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 I have some information that I think might help.  Baptist Shelby in Alabaster, AL has been certified as a center of excellence.  Dr. Stahl, Dr Sherer, Dr. Gard er and Dr, Christopher all expect medicaid /medicare . 
The main number to their office is 205 620-9065


Beth

hi Beth, what is the area code to Baptist medical center. i live in NC so i dont know the area codes in other state lol, and thanks

Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama is also a Center of Excellece. Dr. Revindra Mailapur is an excellent surgeon and takes Medicare/Medicaid. I highly reccomend him to anyone. Phone Number.......256-265-1890

Hi Rana, Thanks for writing. I had the RNY, and I have not had any problems. This past tuesday,2-5-08 I saw Dr. Mailapur for my 3 month checkup  and I have lost 42% of my body fat. With the gastric bypass you will not absorb all of the nutrients that you eat, so this is why it is so important to get the calcium that you need on a daily basis. If you do everything you are supposed to do and take the necessary suppliments then you should not get osteoporosis. You will have to take this the rest of your life. I weighed in at 224 pounds and 31/2 months later I weigh 181 pounds (43) pounds. Dr. Mailapur's goal for me is 135 pounds, so this is only 89 pounds that he wants me to lose. I never have regreted having the RNY or haveing Dr. Mailapur as my surgeon. He is wonderful and honest and caring!!!!! I RNY can be for you to even if it is just 80 pounds. I choice you make is a hard one , but " WELL WORTH IT ALL".  Take care and keep me up to date. Angel Holloway aka... Wildblue Angel   

HE DOES NOT TAKE MEDICAID ANYMORE THANKS

This is my surgeon and I would highly recommend him. I chose to go out of state due to the year wait to even get my consult in Mississippi due to having Medicare. I had my consult with two weeks of calling Dr. Freeman's office. Dr. R. Bryan Freeman  Freeman and Company Bariatric Center 822 Leighton Ave. Anniston, AL 36207 Phone: 256-236-1300 Toll-Free: 800-675-3934 Fax: 256-236-0254 http://www.freemanandco.com/  R. Bryan Freeman, M.D., FACS ... Board Certified Surgeon, Bariatric, General, Thoracic, Vascular, and Laparoscopic Surgery Tim Barnes, PA - C/S.A ...Surgeon’s Assistant Joyce Johnson ... Office Manager Ann Couch, RN ...Insurance and Billing Manager  Cindy Cofield ... Consultant Beverly Hollingsworth ... Bariatic Insurance Coordinator From Dr. Freeman's Website: We are privileged to serve the people of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida and Tennessee as well as those from across the country. If you are considering surgical weight loss or just wanting to learn more about the procedures, then you will be captivated by the expertise and knowledge of R. Bryan Freeman, M.D. and his staff. Dr. Freeman has performed over 2200 cases and has the highest level of training in both laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass and laparoscopic adjustable band procedures., Over 2200 of his patients are now enjoying happy, healthy lifestyles.We sincerely hope you find this website helpful as you explore your weightloss options. Please don’t hesitate to call or email us with any questions you may have R. Bryan Freeman is a Board Certified Surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has been in private practice in Anniston, Alabama since 1987.

He graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Medical Doctor Degree in 1980 and fulfilled his internship and residency for General Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Fort Lewis, Washington.

Dr. Freeman has completed extensive training in laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery under the guidance of Dr. Alan Wittgrove in San Diego, California. Dr. Freeman performs both laparoscopic and open gastric bypass surgery as well as revision surgery.

Because Dr. Freeman understands the need for options as patients consider weight loss surgery, he began performing the laparoscopic adjustable band procedure in 2006.

Dr. Freeman understands gastric bypass surgery from a very personal perspective. He's had the procedure himself. He discovered that making the same choice his patients were considering changed his practice, his relationships with his patients and his life. He can easily impart each and every detail of this amazing journey and realizes the concern that each patient has about taking such a big step. Rest assured that when you meet with Dr. Freeman, he understands what you are going through. This skilled physician and weight loss surgery patient is ready to listen and counsel.

KIM,

THANKS FOR THE INFO. My sister and I have an appointment on the 18th of May with Dr. Freeman. YEAH! This super nice lady called from his office shortly after I emailed them and fortunately my sister was at my house and the rest is history. I have to pay 350.00 co-pay with medicare and as always my sister's insurance pays 100% Lucky woman.
Now that I have the appointment, I am confused on bypass or lap band? Since we live so far away it is about a 4-5 hour drive.
I think I should do bypass but since she ishaving lap band I am afraid we should stick to the same schedule. I DO NOT DRIVE. LOL. I AM 54 AND AFTER MY HYSTERECTOMY, I BECAME DRIVE-A-PHOBIC. I am so excited. Thanks to all of you for your help. Happy dieting ladies and gentlemen.

Patti in MSA round of applause to all of you brave people.

In having one of those insurance I have yet to find a plastic surgeon that will do the plastics that I need done and wait for medicare to pay them. I was told by 2 that I would have to pay for the suirgeries and wait for medicare to pay me back. Being on a fixed income will never allow me to pay the amount of money they are asking me to pay and so I feel I am stuck in this body of loose skin all over forever and my wls journey is over. Does anyone know of a plastic surgeon who will not want payment up front. I have tried the plastic surgeons in Tuscaloosa where I live. LOL. Irish aka Ms Pisces