Hi, Im Wendy...I am in the VERY beginning of everything...meaning right now just trying to find doctors in or around N.E. Texas who accept Medicaid for WLS. I have many health issues that I know will get better or go away with major weightloss...anyway...nice to meet yall.

Welcome to OH!  We are glad you are here.

​ Congratulations on taking control of your life and your weight loss journey.   ​​ We advise you to research all your options for WLS and OH is the right place for that.  Once you have reviewed your options surgery wise and decided on one then your next step is to find a surgeon.  We can help you with that.    ​​ Here are some links that will be helpful in your research.  

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Hi WENDY !!! Welcome to the TMB. I'm Gina-11+ yrs post RNY, currently a little below goal, but it has been a true roller coaster ride my whole last 11 years..and I don't think I would change a thing!

I look forward to getting to know you, and supporting you on your journey

Good morning. Welcome to the Texas board. I would check your Medicaid health insurance carriers website and call them to see if they cover WLS,and if ey do, what the requirements are. Finding a WLS who accepts Medicaid can be done via the website also. I work n a dental office that accepts Medicaid, so my experience is from dealing with insurance thru my office.

Good luck! Just read up on the different surgeries and then consult with a WLS Surgeon.

Karla

Welcome Wendy,

I have a niece who is on Medicaide and just had her VSG done about 5 weeks ago.    The ONLY doctor who she found in anywhere near NE Texas was Dr. Wright in San Antonio.   If your in the DFW area that is a distance to go but SO worth it.   She was going through a doctor in Tyler but at the first of the year he decided not to accept medicaide patients anymore.    If you want Dr. Wright's contact info let me know and I will get it for you.    Good luck on your WLS journey.    It is SO WORTH all you go through to have the surgery.   

 

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

How far are you from Wichita Falls? I think Dr Warnock works with most insurance plans.