Hello. My name is Karen. Sorry for the brief introduction (first post here) but I really need the answer to this very badly and soon.

 My Endocrinologist is the one advising, happy and willing to refer me for Gastric Sleeve. I have type 2 Diabetes, High blood pressure, high cholesterol, thyroid issues among other problems, with BMI of almost 36. I have researched and I meet all of Texas Medicaid's requirements to have the sleeve due to health. I've been seeing her for 10 years, but she is not my Primary Care Dr.

I was told by someone that in Texas with Medicaid only your Primary Care Dr. could refer you for Bariatric. Now the Endo says she will fill the papers out but can only answer for me with anything endocrine related, not general health. I may need him for that.
 

The big question is: Has anyone here had Bariatric done on Texas Amerigroup and were you referred by a Endocrinolist, or Primary care Dr? Will I qualify with my Endocrinoligists backing alone? Thank youi for anyone that can help me quit worrying, lol! Warm regards, Karen

Good Thursday Everyone,

Hope your all doing well this AM and woke up with a grateful attitude today. We can ALWAYS find something no matter how big or small to be grateful for. Everyday we should be grateful when I eyes open that God has given us another day to make better choices than the day before. Today I am grateful for life,my family, friends, my WLS, Obesity Help, encouragement given here on OH, support group meetings, my faith in God and answered prayers. Grateful for all the things that I can do and enjoy since my WLS and grateful that I have kept the biggest part of my WL off for 8+ yrs. Grateful for Obesity Help and all the things that the staff are behind the scenes and for this wonderful website. PLEASE share if you will what you are grateful for today and have a blessed day.

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

Good morning,

Don, glad your appointment went well. I am hoping when I step on the scales Saturday I am still within my goal range.

Little chilling this morning in the breakfast area, I hate to be cold when I am eating.   Beautiful weather in the forecast, shame I am stuck in an office. 

Work, dinner and finish packing is the highlight of my day. 

Have a great day!

Not a lot going on in my world... Work& dinner out tonight with DH.  Need to make a trip over to Grapevine Mills to pick up a tie for a customer.  Don't know why I go out of my way to fill these customers orders.. My co-worker tells me I'm crazy..But I hate to tell them I can't get the items they need for their wedding.  OH well, gives me an excused to go shopping. Hope everyone is enjoying the sunny, warm day! 

Brenda

Good Wednesday Everyone,

Hope your week is going well. Yesterday was a horrible day for me....I'm praying today will be much better. I hate when I have a very stressful day and it seems to get worse instead of better....that's how yesterday was. All in all I am very grateful that today is a NEW day and that I woke up even though i didn't sleep well at all last night. I'm sure I will definately have a nap sometimes today. I have a very busy day on my agenda today. We ALL have so very much in our lives to be grateful for everyday whether we think we do or not. Today I am grateful that it is a new day, grateful for my family, friends, my WLS, Obesity Help, grateful for God in my life and that he is there with me everyday whether my day is going well or not. Grateful for my church and that God hears and answers prayers. Grateful for all these forums here on OH and all the precious, amazing people on them always there to help someone out with questions as they go through their WLS journey. Grateful for support groups and encouragement that we get from others. PLEASE share if you will what you are grateful for today and have a blessed day.

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian