How to start when on medicaid. Pleas help!

I am extremly desperate to lose weight but I only have medicaid. I asked my doctor and he wanted to start the process but he did not know what to do. He said he found out that I have to have the same doctor for 5 years. I have only had him for three. I tried to lose the waight on my own. Lost over 50 lbs and I can't seem to continue losing. I am 400 lbs now and so worried about my health. I can not wait another two years to start the process. Can anyone help me, Please? I am in Tulsa ok. is their any support groups for people going through this? I don't know what to do.

I would recommend contacting your Case Worker for the actual requirements for surgery. I would contact the state to find out....get the requirements in writing (pick a copy up, or have it mailed to you, or is it on their website?). This way you KNOW.
Another idea is to contact a Bariatric Surgeon who takes medicaid and ask to be steered in the right direction on the requirements.
I dont know about any Support groups for people who are going through a pre-approval process for Medicaid specifically, but there are certainly support groups statewide that may be helpful to you. I can help you with ones around OKC, For Tulsa support groups, others may need to chime in with suggestions.
Hope this helps!
Leah

call Surgical Associates in tulsa. they are who i am going through. I have medicare and medicaid. but i know their office can tell you how to get started. also they have support groups. good luck and keep us posted.

The first thing you need to do is have your doctor refer you to OU's Nutrionist so you can start your 6 month diet. After your done with that I would contact Surgical Associates at 481-4800