Needing Help

I am hoping to get the VGS and I have gone through a few steps. I am on Medicaid.
I have completed the meal plan and exercise. Today, I went to the doctor and received my referral to get the procedure done. Now I have to find a surgeon and get it done. Does that mean that 'I have been approved on my first letter'? My doctor said since she approved it Medicaid will, and that she doesn't have to contact the Medicaid office? I don't know where to go from here.

I'm in Garland, Texas (DFW area) and I am having a hard time finding a surgeon. I am on Parkland Medicaid. I will more than likely have to go to Houston or some such.