Crown Bariatric in Corona, CA has done at least one that I know of. I hear this man speak at support groups. He was a drug addict, smoked, and was severely overweight. He consulted the surgeon Dr. David Suh, who also did my RNY surgery. The doctor told him to stop smoking, and go to a rehab clinic. The man did this--he was sober and had stopped smoking. Then the doctor told him to loose some weight by exercising, and come back several months later. The doctor wanted to make sure his sobriety was still there. The man did get the surgery, exercises daily, and is so grateful for life today. I don't know if it was Medicare or Medicaid that qualified him, but it was not any private insurance. Hope this helps.
Dave Chambers, 6'3" tall, 365 before RNY, 185 low, 200 currently. My profile page: product reviews, tips for your journey, hi protein snacks, hi potency delicious green tea, and personal web site.
