I have my first appoinment on June 15th with Dr Bellows. I was wondering what medicaid required before surgery approval.  Such as how many NUT visits, What it took for approval,etc......Any info would be appreicated.



Sherri

Just a quick question, not trying to start anything.  I saw your doctor is Dr. Steeb, have you seen that his license is suspended?  He cannot legally perform any surgeries in the state of Louisiana.  You really should call his office and check it out.

Here is the link to the medical board site where you can look up the information:

lsbme.louisiana.gov/apps/verifications/results.aspx

hope things work out for you!

Connie S.

Kerri it is a small world. and Vinton is a small town. I might just know him lol. Tununi I will be glad to be friends with you and help you thru this journey. I will need the same support from you. We can help each other and others too. I am 35 and a college student. I have two children who are 3 and 12.  This has been a long journey. I feel personally that the VGS is the best route for me. I was  interested in the band at one time but now I feel that the sleeve will be better for me becauase I have so much weight to loose. Some one dear to me has the lap band but he has stalled at loseing 100 pounds because he does not follow up with his dr to have the fills.  he eats what he wants without restriction. He needs to loose at least another 100 pounds. He is alot better than he was. I hope that we can confide in each other and praise each other on our goals.  I look forward to it

I know exactly how you feel. I'm addicted to this site now. I wanna read everything that everyone is going thru or has been thru. I can not believe I'm finally getting to have this done! I've got 23 days untill my scheduled surgery. I'M SO EXCITED!!! I truely hope that this works out for you. I know how it is to want this SO bad. Good luck!!

Countrygirl since you are the only one nice enough to answer my questions.I have a few more.Since the last post I've been reading up on the sleeve it sounds so scary but most effective.My question to you is if i get the Lap Band instead do u think i will lose the weight i need to lose and keep it off.I know this is a silly question but i don't see my PCP until next week and can't wait until then to find answers.Ever since i found out Medicaid will pay for the WLS I can't stay off line reading and researching everything i cant get my hands on.I'm so excited this is like a dream come true.I was a assistant manager at a furniture store.I had insurance that would not cover the surgery.I lose my job when i was 2mons pregnant.Applied for Medicaid and here i am. i consider losing my job a blessing sometimes.Countrygirl i won't lie food has played a big part in my life since i was born .And i must tell you I'm afraid to let it go sometimes.But it's not about me anymore i have a 16mon old son to take care of and I'm all he has in this world.He loves so much and i the same.So if letting food go and living to see my son grow into a man then i can do it for him.I suffer with high blood pressure sleep apnea and back problems.My next question is after i get approved for the surgery and i know i will in jesus name.But after the surgery is over and done can i lean on you for guidence and support since i know u will begin your journey before me.Thanks