a little, I use that term lightly, no put intended

[dakotasunshine 0]

Hi, I am a 53 year old female with 2 grown sons, a husband I adore of 34 years and 3 great dogs that have not asked for my car keys EVER! I have been overweight for about 20 years and now have had 4 abdominal surgeries. One was to remove 1foot of colon and a bag was place and then the reversal. My surgeon said my abdominal walls are paper then, I do have 2 new hernias, not to do abdominal exercises. This really effects the back since my core muscles are almost non-existent and they are the ones that help support the back. This is where I may need some help esp from any one in N.C. with Medicaid. I am in the process of applying and am currently waiting to go before the judge. I just had EXTENSIVE neck surgery but am left with a bulging disk in the lumber area where my stomach core muscles help support.. I know the extra 75 to 90 lbs is not helping my back problems. I am currently on soma,Valium and 6, 7.50 norco daily to control the pain. My PCP is very willing to help me get this through Medicaid and I have found a doctor in a center of excellence that accepts Medicaid. My height is 5'4 ' and i weigh in at 223. Does any one have advice for me on helping get Medicaid to pay? My aim is to get off the meds and especially keep from going to a pain clinic where 2 doctors have already wanted to send me. I would so appreciate any feedback {on the topic I meant to say a no pun intended.}

Edited April 10, 2008 by dakotasunshine

[SpecialK 22]

There is an Insurance questions forum thread and I'd say post a question there too. Also this website has a Search capability and its a little hard to find. Look on the far top right of the screen just under the tool bar area for your browser and you should see Bookmark Us! then Site Map, then Advanced Search! the screen is pretty easy to use if you put in the keywords you want to get matches on like Medicaid. Best of luck!