Tulane Medical Center In New Orleans

[Shaniceh01 28]

Has anyone had the sleeve surgery done at tulane medical center by dr. Charles Bellows if so I would like to hear about your experience, how long did the whole process take? They take medcaid and that's what I'll be using but I was wondering was there a six month supervised diet and if so could it possibly be waived. My first appoinment is on the April 24 but I was hoping to get feedback from anyone who has been there. Thanks...

[cassieh 136]

When did medicaid start covering this procedure? I also have medicaid but had to pay 100% out of pocket because they do not cover bariatric surgery. I just had my sleeve march29th

[Shaniceh01 28]

I got referred by my doctor and I called the hospital first to see were they accepting Louisiana Medicaid and they told me they were. I also called Medicaid and talk to two different representatives and one told me to find a dr who was excepting it and go from there, as far as I know they do have guidelines but my BMI is a little over 40. The second person I talked to told me I would have to go to the first appoinment and that the surgeon office would send them some paper work and they would see if I qualify, I'm not saying that I'm approved, but I'm hoping that's what will happen