Just a quick question. Is there anyone who has been approved with the WV Medicaid? There has to be someone out there that knows about the procedure in getting approved. I want to make sure that I have all my t's crossed and i's dotted before I submit for approval. If there is anyone with advise I would love to hear from you. This is so important to me, I don't want to live this way. Could someone pleassssssssse help?? Thanks So Much for your time. Bobbi

I went to my first seminar on October 18th In Morgantown. They said I have to wait for the doctor to look at my files to see if I am a "candidate"? I have all the health problems and my back, knees, hips all hurt every day. I am 37 years old, and been morbid obese all of my life! At 5'2" and weigh 380 lbs. Isn't that enough to make me a candidate? I have been trying since 1999 and been denied twice. I guess I just want this over with while the insurance is saying they'll pay for it! Anybody else feel this way?

The surgery was done on Friday morning and it has been sort of anticlimatic since. I had a couple of issues in the hospital that were related to nursing care, but the surgical team could not have done a better job. I can clearly state that I have no real pain. Of course, I have a little fullness and tenderness in my abdomen but nothing like blinding pain. I used the morphine drip to let me sleep when I wanted to. I came home on Sunday and the ride was a little uncomfortable. I did feel the bumps on the road but that was tolerable. I have taken no pain medication since coming home except at bedtime. Trust me if I had a hint of pain I would have medicated myself. On Monday, I got up and fixed my coffee and my breakfast. I can move round the house with little trouble. The swelling and slight discomfort in my belly is going away. By Saturday at noon I was hungry. In fact, the gelatine, broth and sugar free popsicle was the best meal I have had in a long time. I am sleeping in my recliner because it is not yet comfortable to lay flat. If you are contemplating surgery a recliner is a must. I sleep the entire night through and am rested in the morning. I hope this report helps those that are facing the surgery. Curt

congratulations on your great weight loss!!!! The best low carb site,I have ever found is www.lowcarbfriends.com there are hundreds of recipes and some really good message boards too.Good luck.Dar.

Jenny, I checked with Diane and she has submitted your file to the insurance company. It looked like you had everything so the approval should come through quickly. Dr. Stickler