Hi from West Virginia

[Jennie in WV 0]

Just thought I'd post and say hi.

Husband and I are both doing this (well, pending insurance approval). My primary insurance doesnt do Lap Band, but WV Medicaid *just* started to, and we have medical cards until the end of July. We're going to be our doctor's first Medicaid bands, actually.

We've done all the testing. All we're waiting on now is the psych report, then they will get on the phone with Medicaid and get it approved. From what the doc's office has told me, the approval will be the easiest part.

Then I have to get my gall bladder out about a week before the big surgery.

Husband has about 150 to lose (he can probably get away with less because he is a BIG guy and really tall). Most docs would say I "need" to lose about 180 but I'd be happy with around 130.

Husband's still in college; I'm a welfare caseworker (so if anyone in WV has Medicaid questions, I'm your girl). We have a 5 year old daughter who, thank God, ended up with skinny genes and didn't get our body types.

So yeah -- that's about it. :confused:

[3loves 0]

Welcome to LBT Jennie!!! It's nice to have you here to share in your journey. This is a wonderful community full of information & support. I hope you get quick approval for yourself and your DH. My DH is getting the band sometime next year.

BTW, even though I was born in OH, I have 100% WV blood running through my veins. Very proud to say both of my parents are from the Spencer, WV area. Most of my extended family still lives in the area and we visit when we can. Such a beautiful place!!

Again, welcome to LBT!!!

:welcome:

[kimmidawn 0]

hello there..I was so happy to see your post on the site..I just had to contact you.. I myself am 36 years old and always been overweight..and low and behold nothing seems to work.. I have PCOS and insulin resistance and they are testing me for diabetes. I also have high bp and lots of swelling in my legs..because of the weight mostly, but also I was in a bad car wreck a year ago..underwent leg surgery cause I broke my leg and also my ankle bone came thru my skin..I got 2 plates and 14 screws..and now at the end of the month I am gettin that surgery redone because it didnt heal right..so..as you can see I have lots of issues..but main one is my weight..sorry for rambling on and on..but long story wanted to explain..lol.. my main question for contacting you is about finding out about medicaid covering the lap band surgery in west virginia...? I live in Parkersburg and as far as I know only 1 doctor here even does the surgery and he didnt accept medicaid..any info that you could help me with would be greatly appreciated.. I know that my orthapedic surgeon would give me a referral if I needed one saying that weight loss would be a big help to my health.. reply back please or you could contact me Please ..@ justmekimmi1@hotmail.com I am so looking forward to hearing from you..Thanks so much..