Deb J

I was told that a surgeon in NC sometimes performed his services free under very special circumstances. I phoned his office to inquire and was told that he did, in fact, perform his services free in the past but no longer does.

Now...to my question. I have a son- in- law that needs this surgery in the worst way. His health is *seriously compromized* and he's unable to obtain employment. Without employment, there's no health insurance. Where does someone such as this turn? Are there still surgeons that perform this surgery for uninsured people who are teetering on the edge?

Godsblessedme

2nd mortgages, medicare, loan etc. I dont know how they would do it pro-bono maybe contact the Discovery Health Channel

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Deborah
Highest weight 268
Surgery Date: 12/18/07 Lap RNY
Current Loss: However far this journey will take me Current Weight:179 (3/8/10) and finally a SIZE 12

Hoping and praying

Check out the new surgeries. I knwo UCI is doing a study on a new surgery that is like a heart defibulator but it is to the stomach and you have a pouch on your hip that powers it to contract the stomach so you do not feel hungry. It is very new but I was reading about it not to long ago. Call Dr. Chows office they will have the information

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COLOR="Blue"]Hoping and Praying
Surg/12/05/07
220/107/130
start/current/goal

MiladyB

If he is on disability Medicare may cover it. I know of some people that had Medicare cover it for them.

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~Beth~

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote