HELP ME PLEASE

hello i am in columbus ms and i am trying to see what i need to have the surgery i am a single mom and i do not have the money to pay for it, i have medicad and i have heard that they will cover it if you have medical problems i have diabeties, knee problems and i really need it i have tried diet pills and diets i was taking diet pills and lost weight but i also lost my galbladder in the process can someone lead me on the right way of what i need to do PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

Hey girl! You came to the right place. Each and everyone of us here know exactly what you should do - even tho we may not agree what that is!!!! You need to start researching docs. Dr. King & company up in Oxford is a good choice. YOu are fairly close to Ala and there may be choices there too, so check them. There is a place on this site where you can click on "Bariatric Surgeons" and read the info on the difference docs and find out what types of insurance they accept. Good luck and keep us posted and let us know every step of the way! Smoochies Arlies

Absolutely, call Dr. King's in Oxford, or if you can find a Bariactric doc closer, just call and ask the staff....I drove to Dr. King from Jackson, MS, about 3 hours or so, but well worth it. They are great. Should not be that far for you, 1.5 hours? His insurance coordinator is Becky, and she can give you lots of information over the phone, and help you get qualified before you ever have to make the drive. (I'm only assuming they take Medicaid). Her number is 662-513-9671, and the clinic number is 662-234-3303. Good luck and by all means ask any questions you have, this is a great support board.

I CALLED ONE DR SALAMEH AND THEY SAID MEDICAD DOES NOT COVER THE SURGERY? DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT I HAVE TO DO? MY DR SAID MEDICAID WOULD COVER IT I JUST NEED TO FIND DR THAT DOES

Do you have a number to call for Medicaid information? Has your primary doctor said that you need the surgery? DON'T GIVE UP!!! Tomanip

I CALLED A COUPLE OF DRS ON HERE AND THEY SAID THEY DO NOT EXCEPT MEDICAD BECAUSE IT WILL NOT PAY THEY ACCEPT MEDICARE SO I AM APPLYING FOR DISABILITY BEING THAT IT IS AFFECTING ME NOT BEING ABLE TO WORK, SO I AM GOING TO TALK TO MY DR AND SEE WHAT HE SAYS ABOUT APPLYING FOR DISABILITY THANKS

Apply for disability, you need your doctor to document your health problems and you need to go to Vocational Rehab to see what they can do. You need to also have documentation that you have been on a diet program and any other documentation you can dig up.