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If they end up covering the entire cost.... I would probably cry. I have been saving for 2 years to pay for surgery. I have had my therapist and nutritionist appointments and have the all clear, my pcp is doing my monthly check ins and guidance for the 6 mo. plan and my thyroid specialist is all for it, although I don't think he is part of the requirements of my current insurance. I've also had a consult with a surgeon, an ekg, various scans, and blood draws. If I am on medicaid and things go as planned, I have no idea what kind, I wasn't aware there were other types, but if they pay for it all... I can't even comprehend the burden that would take off of me. Either way, thank you for your input! I appreciate it!
If you are on/ go on a managed care plan through Medicaid such as care source, Molina, Buckeye, Paramount, they basicly from what I was told from my insurance coordnater that they cover 100%, but some of those manage care insurance do not cover all NUT appts. This is the only info that I can try to help out with. I have care source and they cover everything, I have heard of those getting the sleeve with Medicaid but I thinkthey (Care source) will only do RNY. That is something Im going to ask my patient / insurance coordnater at my next visit next week.
Best of luck.
~Take a second chance, give a second chance~
Thank you so much. I will look into that!
VSG on 6/23/14. HW 446 in Feb 2014. Weight on surgery date 365.
In worthington there is a place called center for balanced living. They focus on weight issues. I went there for about a year before my surgery
HW: 425lbs 11/2013, Pre-surgery 410.3lbs 4/15/2013
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Hello all! I have been around for a while, but finally needed to post. I will be losing my insurance in September, and will be on Medicaid temporarily. Unfortunately, this means that on month 4 of 6 in my 6 months supervised diet program, I will be changing insurance. From what I can gather, I will probably be approved (I sure hope so anyway...) If I am, does anyone have a general out of pocket range? I will be getting the sleeve, unless Medicaid will not cover it... then I will be getting RNY instead. I will be at the Cleveland Clinic. Thank you for your time!
I traveled to Cincinnati for my surgery so my psych eval was done by a doctor there, but thank you for the idea of contacting McConnell. I'm also going to poke around a bit online and see what I can find out. It might be a trial and error thing.
I think I might also check to see about support group meetings here in town. I'm hoping they won't mind an interloper from another surgeon attending their meetings ;)
Thanks again for the response, I appreciate it!
VSG on 6/23/14. HW 446 in Feb 2014. Weight on surgery date 365.
Who did your psyc eval for pre op, maybe they could help. also maybe call the McConnell( at the heart health center) weight management team, I believe they have one that helps after surgery. Sorry I cant be of more help
~Take a second chance, give a second chance~
We've all heard people tell us that our doctors operated on our stomachs, not our heads. I know that's true and I didn't get to be almost 450 pounds on accident. I know I will need "head help" to lose this weight and use my sleeve to its fullest.
I know it's a long shot but does anyone know of any therapists who do counseling in or around Columbus who specialize in weight loss surgery patients? I realize I could probably find a therapist who would do, but it would be nice to know of a professional who gets it and has an understanding.
Thanks in advance!
VSG on 6/23/14. HW 446 in Feb 2014. Weight on surgery date 365.
I currently have caresource they require 9 months /comorbities , what are requirements for paramount
Thank u.. 6 mths just seems like forever lol
