julieplunk

thank you very much ... I called them today and they said that medicaid doesn't cover the lap band surgery .. I called medicaid and they told me they do if it is deemed medically necessary .. I am getting soo frustrated !!! Grrrr ... I am going to another seminar this thursday so we will see what happens.. I will keep you posted Take care and have a good day ! Julie

thank you very much !! I have called and checked with medicaid and they will pay as long as the doctor accepts medicaid , I just need to find a doctor now .. I am determined that I am going to have this surgery so that I can have my life back and I will not stop until I reach my goal..

thank you sooo much ... I am going to call him first thing Monday Morning .. Do you know if he is accepting new patients at this time ??

Does Dr. Jay accept medicaid ?

I am currently on medicaid awaiting an answer as to whether or not I am going to get disability. I am 27 yrs old. I am married and I have a 10 yr old daughter. I currently weigh 379 lbs and I am 5"0" . I have been diagnosed with morbid obesity, CHF , sleep apnea , gall bladder disease, and I am on 3 liters of oxygen. I am currently under the care of the care of my primary care physician and he suggested the lap band precedure for long term weight loss... I feel that without this surgery I will be cheated out of a normal life .. I am desperate .. please help....

I am currently on Medicaid in Texas and it is to my understanding that if you have co morbidities associated with morbid obesity that medicaid will cover bariatric surgery because they consider it a medically necessary .. I am currently looking for a doctor that will accept medicaid will keep you posted..