Looking for a surgeon for teen son.

Hi Everyone. It's been a while since I have posted anything (since I am doing so well!). I am trying to find out some info for my son who is 15 years old. We are considering rny for him, but we know there are not many surgeons who will operate on teens and accepts Medicaid (anyone have any info about Medicaid paying for surgery for those under age?). We live in N. Myrtle Beach, SC and would like to find someone in either Florence, SC or Charlotte, NC (preferably Charlotte). My son is 5'11, weighs 303 lbs. and has a BMI of 42.3. Both sides of his family are large people and his diabetes runs rampid in both familes (his father just passed away due to it). This has been a difficult decision for me. He has wanted surgery since before I had mine (September '02), but I told him he could not until he was 18 and could make that decision on his own. Now I am thinking differently. I know that if he does go through with surgery, he needs some therapy and a support group before and after. Anyways, any help you could give will be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!........Karen (lap rny-9/20/02- down 150 pounds- only 11 pounds til goal!)

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