ohio medicaid, HELP!!!

Hey, everyone! I live in Columbus, Oh and just got approved for Medicaid through a managed care plan. I have been wanting to get the gastric bypass done for quite awhile. I need to choose a mcp. I'm leaning towards United healthcare community plan of Ohio. But there is also Molina. And Caresource. I need help choosing. Which would be better chances of getting approved. I have a bmi of 43. 

Also, what were your experiences with these mcp's? What are their requirements? a

I have hypothyroidism. However, it can be regulated with proper medication. Would that prevent me from getting approved? 

Anyone know of any surgeons in or near Columbus that accepts Medicaid?

I ended up choosing United Healthcare community plan of Ohio. So any information of getting approved through them would be great!

Sorry, I can't offer you any help.....but I do wish you all the best!!!

I found this thread:

http://elb.obesityhelp.com/forums/OH/5263146/Out-of-pocket-c ost-with-Medicaid/

It's not too old.

Ohio Medicaid covers wls you need to start with your family doctor. get started with a diet program through your family doctor and get them to give you a referral for surgery that its medically needed.. Good luck :)

Dr. Sonnenstine accepts care sourse. I was just asking about that yesterday. He did my surgery. Riverside Hospital.