Notkathrine

I'm 2 yrs post op. I was considered to be a "light weight" on other websites. I was 40 BMI with a couple co-morbitiies. My baby brother 27 years old 6'3" and what I can only guess is about 600 lbs came to me for help. After months of paperwork, He will get his insurance thru Familycare staring next week. He's unemployable due to his weight but because of the lack of insurance we could not get him on disability. Now, I know, my journey was a cake-walk compared to what I'm going to have to help him thru. He's moving in with my family in a couple weeks and has already started making baby steps with his diet. We cut out sugary drinks 100%.. yay! (2 liters of soda/gater-aid a day, down to Water and suger-free flavored waters is a HUGE step for him!) I guess my question is, what order should I get things done? I know my first order of business is to get him on disability so he has some small form of income. Then he need to start behavioral therapy (counseling)? I found a surgeon who takes medicaid (referred by my surgeon who unfortunately does not take medicaid). Has anyone ever gone thru the medicaid maze? I heard 6 months of medically supervised diet? Anyone over 600lbs who can tell me what weight he would need to get down to for a safe"er" surgery? My 16 year old daughter wants her Uncle to see her graduate, so I have 2 years to get him healthier! Thanks in advance!

Thank you! All help is appreciated form both him and me!