Anyone know how to get a gastric Bypass operation through medicaid?

Question

I recently had 2 go on disability due to the diagnosos of SLE Systemic Lupus, I desperately need a gastric bypass after gaing tons of weight since the diagnosis & Steroid treaments. Prednisone blew me up to 300+ pounds. This surgery would really save my life & make it easier 2 live with the pain of SLE & all of the numerouse joint afflictions effected. No one should have to live life in so much pain everyday, and no one should have to be trapped by there body due to a drug side effect. If anayone knows something on how a poor 23yr old woman can get a new lease on life through this surgery Gastric bypass please help! I am on disability, I barely have 2 pennies 2 rub together, how can I get this life saving surgery???? Please help me I want to live!!!

Answer 1

"Yes, Medicaid can cover it, however, the patient has to be willing to maintain a certain lifestyle for 6 months to 1 year to be approved. These changes might include: not drinking any soda pop, no alcohol, etc."

"Usually you have some medical problems when obese so i am sure if u work with the doctor they will help you get it covered by medicaid. also check on side effects because you may decide this is not for you."

Answer 2

Weight loss surgery-like gastric bypass /lap band surgery / stomach stapling and gastrectomy have become very common and very safe now. My cousin got her Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery in India. She has lost more than 65 lbs in 5 months and is very happy with the results. The price for obesity surgery is very less in India. My cousin just paid 25% of the cost she was quoted in America. She got her surgery from a company called Forerunners Healthcare.

Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines. I have read a lot of their patient stories also. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as bariatric surgery and weight loss surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that your Obesity surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Well I think you have to have prove that the surgery is medically necessary that is life-saving. Gastric bypass is seen to insurance and medical providers as a cosmetic surgery and hence they do not cover it. But if you have proof that it is life and death they might be able to reconsider and cover your expenses. Good luck and all the best.

Answer 4

Unfortunately, I don't think they cover it at all. Your best bet may be to get a doctor (or two) two write saying that the procedure is neccisary to your health. I know that one of my medications wasn't covered and I did that and they paid for it for me.

I really hope you can get some more answers. My best advice is to call them. Give yourself a couple of hours for being tranfered to a million different people tho. It is the government.

Answer 5

If you're able to avoid 500 calorie consumption per day you possibly can drop a single pound 7 days.

Answer 6

Aim for a 300- to 400-calorie meal.

Answer 7

Baggy clothes hide your whole body and encourage lounging around. So even when you're relaxing at home, wear fitted clothes to maintain you on track.

Answer 8

Keep cut-up fruits and vegetables in the fridge to pick up for snacks or easy food.

Answer 9

Don't keep junk food as part of your kitchen. If it's not generally there, you can't be tempted because of it.

Answer 10

Add fiber-rich green vegetables, avocado, and berries to your smoothie to satiate hunger all night.