anyone in N.C with medicaid that has had lap band?

dakotasunshine · April 10, 2008

I weigh in at 223 and am 5'4'. I have had a foot of colon removed, had the bag and then reversal, resulting in several hernias and with out those core muscles my back is hurting. I am on 7.5 norco,Valium, and muscle relaxers to cope with my bulging disk in the lumbar area. I found a center of excellence with a doctor that takes Medicaid. I talked to my doctor and she is willing to do anything she can to help me get Medicaid to pay. I Also have fibromylgia, osteoarthritis and may cholesterol is over 240. My plan is to get some weight off and not have more spinal surgery{I just hand VERY extensive neck surgery, which Medicaid paid} Without core muscles in your abdomen your back is compromised then add bulging disk and osteoarthritis we are hoping to get Medicaid in North Carolina to pay. Does my PCP need to include any specifics to get Medicaid to pay for the lap band? Thanks so much for any info!! I have been disabled for 2 years and will be getting Medicare once I get in front of a judge, but who knows how much longer that will take!! I am desperate NOW!

gordonfamily3 · April 13, 2008

NC medicaid only covers the RNY right now....It's a rumor since Medicare covers all the procedures that Medicaid would follow suit but that hasn't happened yet. Have you checked into Voc Rehab? They are successful at getting the different procudures through and they pay just as well as Medicaid. Best of luck to you!

dakotasunshine · April 13, 2008

The doctor you went to is the one I am going to see. I will go for the class on 4/28. Did you like him and his staff? Did you get the band and did voc rehab pay? Was it out patient or did you stay one night. Thanks for all your help! Debbie, North Wilkesboro N.C.

stacies2009 · June 3, 2009

i have medicaid in nc and i want to get her lapband and i want to know if it will cover the surguery? any one know about that. let mek now thanks stacie