Just moved to ms, need lots of info..have medicare/medicaid

I have medicare and medicaid and I just moved to mississippi from Indiana, what do I have to do to get the sugery in Mississippi with this kind of insurance? do I have to use a specific hospital?? Do i have to have a 6 month Dr. supervised diet? any info would be great...

I only had medicaid and they would not cover it, but I was told if you have both , like you do , they will cover it. If I were you , I would start with phone calls to all the surgeons in your area, on the right of this board they have a place you can click on and find surgeons, It will be the best thing you can do for yourself. Also , do your research as to which surgery is best for you, so when you do get in to see a doctor, YOU can understand what he is saying and also speak about your preference. 

Welcome to the MS Board - we are down lots of members lately, but still here !!!  Great advice from Rhonda -  Also, we have a peer group meeting in Jackson at CMMC on the 2nd Tuesday every month at 7:00.  There are some other meetings around the state (coast, Oxford, Meridian ?, near Hattiesburg).  Good luck to you, and just keep asking questions.. My sister is living in Indiana, maybe you know her !!  LOL - DeAnna

Dr. Freeman in Anniston, Alabama takes medicare and medicaid.  I believe you have to show where you have dieted for 6 months.  My sister will have GBP RNY on 12/17/2007.  I was very impressed with him and his staff seems to be very knowledgable about the surgery.  I can't remember his website, but his name is Brian Freeman. Good Luck, Nan Manning

Where are you living now?  That would help us recommend a place for you to go, I'd think.

Marcia