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i am from missouri and the only place here that i know of that takes only medicaid is university hosp. in columbia missouri. my daughter will be having hers done there. i am having mine done in st johns in springfield missouri because they accept medicare and medicaid together. but will not do medicaid by itself.alsp look on the posts. fatman903 says texas medicaid does pay. it has to be a center of excellence in bariatric surgery.

i am from missouri and the only place here that i know of that takes only medicaid is university hosp. in columbia missouri. my daughter will be having hers done there. i am having mine done in st johns in springfield missouri because they accept medicare and medicaid together. but will not do medicaid by itself.

i don't know if this will help anyone but in missouri, university hospital in columbia does accept medicaid for the lap band surgery. i was told this yesterday by st. johns hosp. luckly i have medicare and medicaid so st johns in springfield missouri is doing mine... i am at the beginning of the process but i don't have a doubt that i will be approved. i am on 16 different medications a day, i have diabetes, CHF, high blood pressure. and have had a heart attack 4 years ago.my family doc said its an excellent idea to go with because it would definately get me off alot if not all of my meds.

by the way i have chosen Doctor Malley in Kansas City Missouri to do my surgery when the time comes up to do it.

i posted that too soon i had wanted dr malley to do my surgery because of the testimonials and things i read on this site about dr malley.. i only wish he was closer to me. i spoke with my regular doctor and she asked me if i was prepared to make several trips to kansas city which is 6 1/2 hours one way from where i live...since my post i recieved info that st johns in springfield just became certified as a center of excellence in bariataric surgery.. that is only 1 1/2 hour trip one way so i am now having my surgery done there....

hi everyone: my name is robbie and i am considering lap band surgery i have an appointment for the seminar in may. but my sis just had gastric bypass and she recommends that.. i just feel safer with the lap band because its not as invasive.