I have medicaid and the plan I chose was First Choice by Select Health. Has anyone gotten approval through them? How long did it take for approval? What did they require?

I was told by Cammie that Kashi Go Lean, the high protein one is ok, and that is what I have been on since my 1 yr post op in august of last year...

I had my surgery Monday morning and everything went just fine. It just took a little longer becaue Dr. Ross said my abdominal muscles were pretty thick, compared to most people he's worked with. I guess that's from doing 2-300 crunches a day a couple of years ago. Anyway, I'm not going to lie to anyone............After the surgery, I really, realy really hurt. It sucked so bad. I've had three previous surgeries and I have to say by coparison, this is by and far the most painful. Well, it's 2 days out and I'm far from 100%, I do feel tons better. And, the really great thing is, the surgery worked!!!! I haven't been the least bit hungry since the surgery and the thought and smell of food makes me gag. I've had to force mself just to ingest some protien shake. I haven't thrown up or anything!!! Just remember folks......The first couple of days out are going to be hellish.

I am a post surgery patient of Dr. Bour in Greenville, SC.  I highly recommend the program.  They have full time registered nutritionist and psychologist on staff.  A good surgeon can do your surgery but it requires quite a bit of help from the staff for your weight loss surgery to be successful.  The program requires you attend support group prior to surgery and after the surgery.  

I find the weekly support group to be most helpful.   

I know that some might not have the money for the program fees but I'm glad that I did....I had great information going into surgery and afterwards  the support groups before and after and all the nutritution classes and psych stuff.  I would not have done it any other way....I know some of the program fees are steep, but some are worth it.  My surgeon charged a 2000.00 fee but I'm sure I got that much or more worth of services. 

I am just wondering what kind of before and after care do these surgeons have that don't charge a program fee?  If it's the same then I should have checked into that.....I just thought all of them charge and offered the programs.