I was approved today to begin Stage 2 of Molina's bariatric program. I am a 5'5", 309 pound 35 year old female. My BMI is 50. I have one co-morbidity of high blood pressure, and a doctor who believes that WLS is medically necessary.
I also have fibromyalgia, but I do not believe they take that into consideration when it comes to medicaid.
My doctor referred me to the required orientation for Dec. 16th, 2015. I was approved today, January 11th, 2016.
I have to complete these requirements by July 4th, 2016
12 dietician visits
12 physical therapy visits
bariatric psych eval ( or my last years records from my counselor)
EKG
I live in Clarkston, WA. My PCP Tamara Bruns (Nurse) got me into the program. I will be having surgery at Rockwood Surgical Group in Spokane, WA.