Does anyone have Kansas Medicaid?

[tkauhi 90]

I tried to get approved for lap band in July of last year but Kansas medicaid did not cover it. I found that as if January 2013 they do now cover it. I spoke with the nurse at Tallgrass bariatric center in Topeka and they do accept medicaid but said I had do do 6 months supervised diet with my PCP I have finished my 6 months and saw a dietitian one time in the beginning. She put me on a diabetic diet but the only follow up I've had is with my PCP... I see him again next week to get my referral for the surgery. So far I've lost only 4lbs a month. I'm 5'9 270lbs, HBP, arthritis, high collateral, Pre diabetic and have severe joint pain and herniated disc in my back and neck with constant pain. I've been told if I could loose this weight I would not have all these issues. I'm just wondering what medicaid requires to do the surgery. I'm going to a seminar next month to learn more about it. I have researched and researched since last July finding good and bad about any wls but after lurking on this site I am positive I want to go through with it if I qualify. Any information would be appreciated...

Thanks, Tammy