Hello from Texas

[tahawksha 0]

Hi everyone.

I am kinda writting for 2. :tt1:My husband and I both are wanting lap bands. We live in Texas at a beautiful lake. Small comunity and great friends family and neighbors. As much as we would like to be out and about, it is almost impossible for my husband. At 300 lbs, with type ll Diabetes, chf, copd, sleep apnea, hypertension(I think thats what its called) and a few more, he is uninsurable. All this is from a stroke. Dr says if he doesnt have the surgery, he could die in ayear or 2. Though he is on cba medicade, and we know it pays for it, we cant seem to find the right place or DR. We drove 2 hrs to a seminar to be put away. He was very sad and disappointed. :sad_smile:Is there any hope for him? I want it also, no 2nd thought I am almost 280. I used to be skinny...I would like to be again . And Yes I do Have insurance. ANy Ideas, new friends?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Where in Texas are you?

[tahawksha 0]

Between waco and Ftworth.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

You've probably already thought of this, then, but I'd get a list of bariatric surgical centers in either city (or one or the other if you have a preference) and go down the list, calling to ask if they accept medicaid. I assume the one you drove to rejected you because they didn't take that coverage? IF not, call and tell them about your husband's condition and see if the surgeon will consider it. OR have the doc who TOLD him to get bariatric surgery to make some calls and help you find a center who will take him.

Many many people struggle with insurance issues, but unless you can afford to just pay for it, and most of us can't, you have to just work through all the red tape!

Good luck!