wls and medicade
hi there, i'm very upset ! i just found out that the place i was going to have my revision from a vbg to the gastric bypass don't do them any more. and they also told me that because i was on medicaid that everyone eles is sending all there medicade patients to wishard and that was where i was going to have my surgary so know i'm not sure where i can go.if anyone knows any other dr.s that take medicaid please let me know. i'm just so disappointed. god will find a way for me i know he will it's just hurts. god bless you all. P.S. vbg stands for vertical banded gastricplasty. it is a type of wls. but it not good at all.
I have a friend that had surgery (open RUNY)with Dr.Huse, at St. Vincent's Carmel. It is a fantastic Bariatric Center, and she just loves him. His phone number is- 317-814-4580. He is associated with Drs. Evenson and Inman.
Have you been pre-approved for surgery? You might also call the Bariatric Center of Excellance at-
1-877-831-1582. They are so helpful, knowledgable and kind.
I wish you all the best, and keep posting!
(((hugs)))
Ellen

(((BIG HUGS)))
Ellen
starting wgt. 271#/178/ goal-155#
Loving God,family,friends & life!!!
ENDURE,
BELIEVE
& NEVER GIVE UP
! WITH GOD ON OUR SIDE, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
!!!
Ellen
starting wgt. 271#/178/ goal-155#

ENDURE,





There are several other doctors in Indy that take Medicaide for WLS other then just Wishard. For instance my surgeon, Dr Clark (preforms in his own office Priemer Surgical, St Francis WL Center, and both Community North and South Hospitals). He does all varities of WLS.
What you need to do is call the Customer Service number on the back of your Medicaide card (They'll ask for the number on the front to verify your benefits) and ask them to mail you a list or give you a few names over the phone. The CSR have always been helpful to me when I've called about any questions concerning WLS prior to and after my wls.
Good Luck
Jodi
Five+ YEARS WITH THE LAP-BAND( 8/31/05)
Highest Weight: 317/Surgery Weight: 267/Lowest Weight: 148
Currently Filled 1.4cc in a 4 cc band APBand
Panniculectomy w/psudeo TT proformed by Dr Bergman 10/8/2009
Need Help With Success? Read a Geneen Roth Book. "When Food Is Love!"
Highest Weight: 317/Surgery Weight: 267/Lowest Weight: 148
Currently Filled 1.4cc in a 4 cc band APBand
Panniculectomy w/psudeo TT proformed by Dr Bergman 10/8/2009
Need Help With Success? Read a Geneen Roth Book. "When Food Is Love!"