ok .. This new site is very new to me...lol

I need assistance..(Please excuse any typo's and misspellings.. ) I have been trying to get the ball rolling on having the surgery since 03.. Here it is 2009. I am getting ready to be 37 yrs old.. I look very much younger then that. I am very cute and very short. My frame is just not built to carry all this extra weight I am Carrying.. I weighed 132 lbs before getting pregnant. i gained much weight during both my pregnancies. I gained over 100lbs in less then 6 months in 03 as well developed many medical side effects due to the weight gain. It sucks to be this fat.. I cant do anything I want to do. I am not happy and I stay in pain. I don't sleep cause it hurts to lay still,and just so much more. I have lost many jobs meaning loosing insurance. i have started from scratch all over again.. I lost another job I managed to keep 2 yrs.and had a referral from my primary care doc to have it done. well lost my job due to economy cutbacks lost my insurance. because of all the medical issues i now have i must have insurance. I went to the state I now have Medical asst thru the state of Maryland medicaid-PRIORITY PARTNERS. now my issue is just this. My primary care doctor I have been seeing and have the referral does not take my insurance thru priority partners so referral is now void and I must start from scratch.. I live in Salisbury MD. I will travel to Baltimore area if I have to. It no big deal I just to get this done before the weight literally kills me.. I need help on this one.. If anyone has Priority Partners thru the State Of MD and has had the surgery .. PLEASE please pass along your doctors information. I would like to get in contact and get my appointments started.. I am desperate for some good solid leads on this topic.. Thank You, Re'Ann

Hello! I sent you a message..........I also saw your post in the medicare section...... I didnt see that initially, but ALL my visits were covered. It varies frmo surgeon to surgeon! If you want to call me at the number I sent.
~heather

Try Sinai Hospital in Baltimore I had my surgery there and I know for sure they accept medical assistance. Check out this site they have very helpful information.

Welcome to the family! Keep us posted! All the best.

Re'ann I have not had surgery and am still doing research and thinking about a doc. I want to chose the best surgery for me. This board has alot of great people and there is alot of knowledge here. Dont beat youself up. We are all good people and have been judged for being overweight. I am sorry about your joba and loss of insurance. Things will get better. I was going to tell you about Heather as I think she has a support group or is trying to start one. There is another lady I saw to and I think she is caled k9krazzi I am not sure if thats right but I think Heather knows.. Try to be calm and love yourself I know at times its hard when you see the fat but you are a special person and I know your kids and family love you. You sound very sad and I have been there to. Keep in touch and read all you can. The library has some books on wls or amazon. Read the board and get in on the conversations you will learn alot...
I wish you luck and you can email me anytime.. Have a good weekend..

                                                        Julie

Re'Ann,

I don't have the insurance that you do, so I can't help you out there.  I just wanted to welcome you to the Maryland Board and wish you much luck in FINALLY getting through all the surgery wickets!!

Heather

can't help you with your insurance but i would love to hear how things go. good luck!

Re'Ann -

Sounds like Heather's given you some good advice as far as the insurance.

I just wanted to welcome you to the Maryland Board.  This is a great group of people, so please, if you need anything, have questions or just need to vent, this is your place!!!

Good luck and keep us posted,

Tia