I'm also in the pre-approval process with Michigan Straight Medicaid with the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. I have one year left on my coverage, then I'm out of insurance. 

I've met with my surgeon, the nutritionist, the insurance person, had my EKG, echo, stress test, chest xray, the A1C test, and had my psych consult. I've also met with my PCP for their letter of medical necessity and support. 

I have HBP, am pre-diabetic, have arthritis in my hips, knees and ankles, venous insufficiency in my legs,  urinary incontinence, and rashes in the inguinal folds. 

According to Michigan Straight Medicaid, you need at least two co-morbidities (life threatening conditions). While I'm a five year breast cancer survivor, that is not considered life threatening if you're cancer-free. Family history has no play in the approval process. It's all about you. 

My BMI is 46, I'm 5'8 and weigh in at 300 pounds. 

lsayles, did you need to document a period of medically supervised weight loss? 

Sara said that she's not had anyone who has Straight Medicaid rejected, with the exception of one person, and that was because the person didn't complete all of the steps. 

Hi I'm new I reside in Clinton twp have you started your group yet?

Do you know......our founder, Eric Klein, created ObesityHelp back in 1998 and we've been the source of information, support and education for bariatrics since that time.

Do you know.....that ObesityHelp organized and hosted the first ever National Conference for pre-ops, post-ops, and individuals considering weight loss surgery?

Please join us as we celebrate our history with the OH community of 65 events in 26 states since 2004, and our 2013 Event on October 4-5, 2013 in Anaheim, California!!

 

I am 5+ years out,and I have been trying to get an answer. I so not know I guess the people in these times are just to self absorbed. I feel am I my brothers keeper 'YES I AM.'............... if you do get some information on the subject I would really appreciate your sharing. I do not just do not want to start out could with my insurance. I want to know everything they know before we even start this process. (I did learn something from my ordeal ) LOL......ps. I have BCBS, no PPO.

Hi

I have been on the fence about having weight loss surgery for awhile I have thought about this for a long time  but i have made my decision to go ahead with it. My story is like everyone else. I have dieted all my life starting at 12yrs that is my first memory. I am now 41yrs and I am about 250 pounds or more. i guess my breaking point was when a looked a a recent picture of me and I didn't realize what I looked like. I remember thinking I looked so fat and awful. 

Anyway I am looking for a bariatric surgeon that goes to Genesys Hospital. and that takes Health Plus of Michigan. I have searched this site and did not find what I was looking for. So if anyone can help that would be great. Thank you