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Candy01
on 5/29/13 2:18 pm - LA
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
Yes they do I was going to them but they just recently stop taking lacare
Candy01
on 5/29/13 2:17 pm - LA
teresa C.
on 5/29/13 10:07 am - Natchitoches, LA
VSG on 12/19/13
Topic: RE: Other Medicaid Drs for VSG
Ive already started.my process with Ochsner met with the doc. And dietitian. But thanks for the reply.
(deactivated member)
on 5/28/13 3:33 pm, edited 5/28/13 3:36 pm - Baton Rouge, LA
Topic: RE: Other Medicaid Drs for VSG

If you're going through Ochsner in New Orleans, then you have to attend a seminar first, then schedule a consult with one of the surgeon's PA's. Once you've had your consult, you are scheduled for a chest x-ray, an upper GI, and EKG and you begin your 6 month medically supervised weight loss program with a dietician which is a requirement of Medicaid through UHC community plan. In that 6 months you will get your psych eval done and any other testing the Surgeon's PA thinks you may need based on your medical history. There are two dieticians on staff in the New Orleans office.Once you've completed the 6 month medically supervised weight loss program (to prove you are willing to change), the submit your records to the insurance company for approval. Once approved, they can schedule your surgery. Approval can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending on whether or not there is a denial that needs to be appealed.

pulgatengua
on 5/28/13 4:56 am
Topic: RE: Did anyone get the VSG tht didn't have to do the 6 months???

New Orleans. I cant get in till the end of the month though. Just so happy that its begun. I am so tired of feeling sick and they say that the surgery may completely fix my diabetes.

teresa C.
on 5/26/13 11:43 am - Natchitoches, LA
VSG on 12/19/13
Topic: RE: Did anyone get the VSG tht didn't have to do the 6 months???

What hospital you going to have the surgey at...Im not far ahead. I jus had my first appt April. Start my other appts June and dietitian.

pulgatengua
on 5/26/13 9:57 am
Topic: RE: Did anyone get the VSG tht didn't have to do the 6 months???

I am literally just getting started. Got my referral Friday! I know I have a long road ahead and I just feel like I could bust at any moment.

teresa C.
on 5/25/13 1:08 pm - Natchitoches, LA
VSG on 12/19/13
Topic: RE: Did anyone get the VSG tht didn't have to do the 6 months???

What hospital U with and how far along are U ?

pulgatengua
on 5/24/13 9:17 am
Topic: RE: Did anyone get the VSG tht didn't have to do the 6 months???

I was wondering the same thing! I've heard so many different stories I'm not sure where to start. I have Ameri-group now and I'm hoping I don't have to start over.

pulgatengua
on 5/24/13 9:14 am
Topic: Getting started

Looking to get ds and just starting any Ideas. Does anyone know the Medicaid requirements

 

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