ObesityHelp

Hi There,
i live in Bozeman and am having my surgery in Great Falls next monday the 12th with Dr. Mortenson. I am having RNY done. I decided to have the surgery on 11/11/11 and it took exactly 4 months to get the surgery. I had to wait on my insurance company but it ended up being a much easier process than what I was expecting.

Hi everyone, I am new to the site and was hoping someone could help guide me in getting montana medicaid to approve some type of weight control surgery for me. I live in Thompson Falls and I weigh 290 lbs. I have major back problems, diabetes, thyroid problems and who knows what else at this point in time. I am so depressed about my health and everything i am in tears most days. A few months ago my dr reffered me to a surgeon for lap band, and i was told that medicaid wont pay for it since i am over 21. diets dont wor****pt a log of my activities and food intake and i burn on average just over 1,000 more calories than i take in yet cant lose weight. Im sure a lot of it has to do with all the meds i am on for my back and everything.
the last neurosurgeon i saw for my back told me to get weight control surgery, and i told him what i was told.

can some one help guide me in what i need to do to get approved by montana medicaid? I am 43 yrs old, and female, and so tired of being fat and tired.

I want a clean house again!!!

Anyone from the Kalispell area on here? I am looking for a support group. I am having lapband on Friday and heard there was a support group for WLS at the Library, but I can't get anymore info on it.

Oh heck, that's easy! You could be in Three Forks easily in time for supper then. I'll keep you in the loop!

Well, when do you get off? This won't be a huge gathering, so we can see about adjusting the time to your schedule. My preliminary idea about meeting would be at the Cattlemen's Cafe in Three Forks--actually just outside of town at the livestock auction. GOOD food and pleasant place, not a whiff of manure anywhere, I promise :-).

Again, this is all preliminary and subject to Vitacouple's approval, but I think it could work.

I dont' work.  Not yet anyway. Apparently finding a job is like having a snow storm in July.  So I have nothing but free time :)

You're sooooo lucky! When you see them make sure you tell them HI for me!!  Give them a big ol hug too!  

 

And when you get a second call me.  I PMed you my number.  you're the busier one and I'm always afraid of catching you at a bad time.  

Howdy :-). I'm a for real native who was stupid and got planted in NJ. I'm visiting for the summer though, cooking for my sis and BIL while they're haying.

I'll be in Bozeman this Wednesday. Care to meet up? PM me with a contact number and we'll see what we can do.

I am from Helena :) I just wante to mention to you both that.... Have you looked into the Duodenal Switch? I would suggest joining all boards before you make a decision. I  have heard of a lot of revision surgeries (which are dangerous). Think twice, cut once.

Hi Shelly,

I live in the Bozeman area. I just went to Great Falls today for my consultation. I am opting for the Sleeve. I do have coverage but not sure if they will accept the sleeve. My husband went  with me and I was so happy to have him there. I also was able to meet a gentleman that had the lapband 10 months ago. His wife is begining her journey now. It was so nice to ask them questions. I sure wish you well.

Marina