I'm curious does anyone know if Medicaid will cover a revision? I had the lap band 5 years ago and I'm thinking the bypass would have been the better choice for me

I'm sorry, I have no suggestions. My company excludes bariatric surgery as well. I am self-paying for a my surgery in Mexico. Just thought I'd say hi to a fellow Omahan and send you my best wishes!

Methodist Bariatric Center has support groups as well as Alegent Creighton.  Just go on line.

 

 

Hi!!!!

As of right now, neither branch medicare or medicaid are allowing (paying for) the sleeve gastrectomy.  Yes, it is true medicare said that they will allow is BUT each CAT gets to decide if they want to or not.  Right now, the CAT that NE is in has decided no, but it is up for review in February. 

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Ah Medicaid!  They require:

6 months of Supervised Weight Loss

5 Year History of Obesity (Which is less fancy jargon, means documentation that shows that you have been overweight for at least five years.  You can get this from your PCP or from any other Doctor you've been seeing regularly as long as they have your weight documented and the weight places you in an obese weight range.

Psychological Evaluation

Nutritional Evalualtion

If you are Nebraska Coventry Medicaid you will need  some extra testing that that they will help you with at the doctors office.  ( I know this because  friend of mine had to go through it when we did this together.)

The Nebraska Medical Center has a FANTASTIC information session and when I was going through my process the staff there was so helpful.  At the time the coordinator was Stacy P, but now it's this very kind and sweet woman named Jamiela and she will help you through and she is always so pleasant on the phone.  They hold their information sessions every 2nd thursday of the month and they have their support group every 2nd monday of the month!!!!

 

I'm here for both of you if you need me. I am from Nebraska and had VSG on August 13, 2012 at St. E's in Lincoln. The BEST thing I ever did for myself.

I'd love to tell you to not be nervous but its just natural. Keep positive thoughts and follow the directions of your surgeon. Follow the eating/drinking schedule set up by the nutritionist and the surgeon and the days will go by fast.

Good luck to you both!

looking for friends  to support each other in this journey

 

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Can anyone help me? Does Tricare cover any revision surgery? I had rny 8 years ago and have gained almost 100 lbs back. Would like to have a revision to DS. Is there a Dr. in Nebraska or SD at a MTF that performs the DS?

Hi again Loni.. I found my schedule and it says that the next meeting will be Oct 2nd from 6pm-7pm... The meetings are in the located on the lower level education center at the hospital..  Here is the phone number if you want to call to get the schedule or talk to the cordinator of the support group.. The Phone number is 402-219-7638  If you call they will send you a schedule via email and that way you will be up to date on things.. I know on the Oct 16th meeting it is off-site a field trip so you might want to ask about that one also.. that will not be at the hospital on that night.. Nov meetings look like the 6th and the 20th  and Dec. is on the 4th.. that is all I know right now.. but call and find out and get a schedule and come join us.. Mel