Hi my name is Linda and I also am on medicare, I live in Fl. I called my surgeon, my first appt will be May 19th, I was told that medicare does pay for it if I meet all the requirements, and that if I have co medical obesity issues, which I do so I am very excited to meet my Dr and find out for sure what will take place next. Have you had your 1st visit with the Surgeon yet. Thank you, Linda:tongue: