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I am on medicaid and I need a doctor ..

julieplunk

By julieplunk, in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

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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....

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You apparently just went on Medicaid and have a 2 -year-waiting period for Medicare to kick in am I right. I think Medicaid may help but it has to be done in the state the card is issued. Medicaid unlike Medicare is by Health and Welfare and only good in the state it is issued in. I would call H&W and ask a lot of questions. It sounds like you would certainly benefit from this surgery. I really think it is a shame that there is a 2 year wait for people for Medicare when they are on severe disability...but so goes the American Health System. Keep plugging away and I wish you the very best.

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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..

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What state do you live in? There is a doctor in Dallas that takes Medicaid. His Name is Dr. Fred Maese, MD. His office is on Sherry Lane in Dallas, and he also has an office in Ennis Texas. His # is 214-234-0330. I hope this helps. Good luck finding a doc!!!

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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

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So you did get the surgery? I need it and do not have medicaid but needing to get on it. I don't even know if I'll get that. I'm a single mom, 24years old and a full time college student will they even give me medicaid?? What was your dr's full name and location?

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