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Ok, I have been approved for weight loss surgery in my state but there is a number of issues. The bariatric department is rude, unorganized, and not that educated. But the biggest issue is My PCP said I need the Gastric Bypass not the sleeve or band. But when I talked to the surgeon he said no I am too big for bypass and plus I have anemia. However my anemia is related to heavy long periods which is related to my obesity. So, I called Medicaid and they said you can not go out of state for surgery unless the out of state Dr. is under Medicaid and there is some paper work they will have to fill out. But when I google it it says something different. I really need the surgery but I want a second opinion. Also, when I asked the bariatric coordinator she said medicaid does not pay for revisions from sleeve to gastric bypass so if I do not make it work I am screwed. I have waited too long and been through too much for something that may or may not work. I am just lost about this entire situation. I just want the right TOOL to help me loose weight and something is telling me the sleeve is not it. Any thoughts?

Thanks I will try them on Monday and I will report back

Do you mind giving me their info?

Called, They no longer accept medicaid as the primary form of insurance.

Thank you. I will keep you guys updated.

I am looking them up now!. I will also give them a call. I live in Mobile, Alabama. I am willing to travel any distance for my health

I have done research on the DS. However, I have not found a DS surgeon who will work with ALabama Medicaid. So,my second option has been the Gastric Bypass. This idea was reinforced with by my PCP and my nutritionist. But when the surgeon said "Your too big for the Bypass you are getting the sleeve" it threw me off balance. I have had red flags with this surgeon since i have been going to him. I at first thought I was worried about having surgery, but that was not it. I am not comfortable having a procedure that may not be the right choice for me.

What should I do? I was already approved for the sleeve.

Exactly !!! I thought the RNY was for bigger patients!