Medicaid Question

I have been wanting this WLS for many years. I was approved in 2010 by Anthem when I worked for a local insurance company but was unable to have the surgery because I found out I was pregnant. I struggle with my weight and it is now causing my knees, feet and back to be in extreme pain not to mention the shortness of breath. I no longer have Anthem due to being laid off and now have Medicaid... so my question is does anyone know what Medicaid requires before they give approval for WLS. 

I know this post was made a couple months ago but hoping I can help you with this.

I have a couple friends who got their surgery on medicaid. They require 6 month supervised diet/nutrition log from physician as well as at least 100 lbs overweight. Medicaid is actually easier to get the surgery than anthem or any other major insurance company. I hope this helps and maybe by the time you see this you will be already approved for your surgery. Best of luck to you :)

Thank you so much. I am currently working on my first month of supervised diet. I was diagnosed this week with sleep apnea so I am more determined now to do everything I need to get the surgery. I want to get healthy again.