really down and out in tenn.

Eva, {{{{HUGS}}}}. I'm so sorry they did that to you. I think it is absolutely horrible. IT makes me mad. Please hang in there and don't give up. I'm sure you'll find that right doctor soon that will take good care of you and not care about your age. I also want you to know that you can always call and get a case manager through TN Care. They can be really helpful. That's how I found out about doctors who take our insurance. The number to call is 1-800-225-8698. If you decide to call then just tell them you need a case manager and you are wanting to have WLS. My case manager has been very helpful. It doesn't cost anything. Keep us updated. Best of luck to you. Julie

Thank you Julie, yes i know about the case manager with tenncare,i had a very nice lady thier and she did a lot for me,but then she left tenncare for another job and i have to get another one.I wil be calling on Monday to do just that.Thank you so much for your concern.I am not going to give up that easy,but with the isn. we have we don't have a lot of choices.That is what really makes me mad.GOD BLESS Eva

Please check out www.ccfos.com for weight loss surgery. It is the Cumberland Center for Obesity Center in Nashville TN. The doctors there are experts in the field of weight loss surgery. They offer several different types of weight loss surgery and Dr. Husted also does revisons. Doctors from all over the United States are sending patients to Dr. Husted. His partner Dr. William Anderson did my DS in November, I've lost 133 lbs in 8 months and feel great. (Dr. A retired in May) Their web site has testimonial pages, a discussion forum, procedures and lots of information. The office is excellent in helping you get insurance approval. Their age limits are 16-60. I notice you are pretty close to Nashville. TinaP.

Eva, Which TennCare do you have ??? Dr. Atul Madan is my surgeon and he is the best of the best. Memphis 901-448-6635... If there's any way you can handle surgery via long distance, (I think you live on the other side of the state) He can take care of you. I have TLC...

Hello Donna, wow do you think so,i have been sending email to him on this site an he did send me an email back and he said that he would try to help me by having his people that he contracts with to call and see if they would work with him.So are you saying that he does take the tenncare. In his email,he said that he did not take it,but he would be willing to work with them.Oh i am so excited about it i really hope it works out.Thank you so much for the infomation and the phone#God bless Eva