does medicaid cover a gastric bypass?
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It might be possible but only if a doctor is willing to vouch that your life is in danger unless you receive this procedure.  Most doctors would not be willing to place their reputations on the line unless this were true.
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Yes.  However, you may find that many states have a program for medical assistance to poor families which goes by a different name than "medicaid".  You should call your state department of health and human services to check.
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http://www.allerganandinamed.com/products/obesity/us/patient/patient.html  This is the site of Lapband's maker Inamed\n\nthere are also yahoo groups for people who are considering getting the lapband, such as Bandsters\n \nhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Bandsters/\n\nHere you can talk to other people who have had the surgery who can give you advice on where to go for the surgery, insurance, after care and diet tips or anything lapband related.\n\nHope this helps!
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Have you thought about Gastric Bypass Surgery??
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I've had gastric bypass and I've never heard of this.  I take Resource Optisource Vitamims every day, which has everything I need.\n\nhttp://www.healthcastle.com/calciumcarbonate-calciumcitrate.shtml\nThis tells you the difference in calcium.\n\nHere's some info on gastric bypass surgery.\n\nGastric bypass: Is this weight-loss surgery for you?\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378\n\nI had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005.  I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after  1 year and 7 months.  These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or not.  I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes.  The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away.  I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure.  I’m down to 2 pills a day.  I went from a size 26-28 to a 16-18.\nMost people struggle with paying for the surgery.  Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass.  Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/\nThere is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White.  He’s a govt. worker and a comedian.  He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well.\nhttp://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/\nSome other helpful links…\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/\n\nhttp://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm\nhttp://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337\nhttp://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508\nhttp://www.mygastricbypass.com/\nhttp://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html\nGood luck with your surgery and new life!
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If you are eligible for medicaid, and the way your teeth are affect your ability to speak or eat, I think that having them fixed would be covered.  I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled out and medicaid covered it because they were causing my teeth to croud and become crooked.  Call your local clinic.  There is usually a clinic for low income people in most cities.  Quite possibly, if they cause you to be depressed and you can get a diagnosis of depression, insurance may cover it for that reason too... I think you should look into it.
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YES MY MOTHER HAS DIABETES AND HER MEDICARE PAYED FOR ALL HER MEDICATIONS AND THE LITTLE MACHINE TO CHECK HER BLOOD AND THE STRIPS TOO.
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Try to take vitamins that are liquid so once you place them on or under your tongue they will absorb immediatley.  You can find these vitamins in your natural health food store.  And my Mother had gastric Bypass and she went through many months of training and to get advice and educated on what her surgery will intake and what she will have to do post-surgery.  My Mom takes a childrens chewable and I know she gets a B-12 shot once a month.  I'm not sure what else she takes but I know those two for sure but what is really scarey is that YOUR DOCTOR doesn't know!  Maybe check around for a new doc too!  Good luck!
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Gastric Bypass Surgery/gastrectomy/lapband (all types of weight loss /bariatric surgery) is very cheap and safe in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges obesity surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.\n\nI have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as obesity surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your obesity surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.\n\nMy cousin got her obesity surgery in India through the forerunners healthcare .SHe is more than very happy with the results.She has lost 65lbs in 5 months.She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.hope this helps \n\nSource(s):\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
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If your mother is ill and has medicare, and weighs over a 300 lbs\nfor a bariatric commode , or is very wide bottomed she will also\nqualify but needs a prescription. Medical goods stores rent and \nsell these commodes. If they need to they can order one for her\nCall a store that rents wheelchairs, hospital beds and other \nmedical goods and they will be happy to help you.
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There are other options, check out lapband surgery. It is a band that is placed around your stomach to reduce it's size and restrict the opening so it empties slower. It is a gradual weight loss vs the quick loss by bypass surgery but the risks are so much less, it is done laporscopically and your recovery time is about one week of light duty. \nCompared to bypass the results of weight loss after 18 months are the same, so you lose it slower but after a year and half the results are equal to the bypass with out the risks. You can have fills to adjust the tightness of the band and it can be removed if for some reason need be. Once you have done the bypass there is NO turning back. Get informed, don't jump into something your not comfortable with. If your insurance covers bypass it probably will cover the lapband. One warning, it is a tool only, you have to be committed and follow the rules. It works!
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There are different types of bariatric surgery.   It depends which one you are writing about.  Each doctor has his/her own way of doing them as well.  Some make the stomach into a double pouch (like with the banding operations) so first the food goes into the tiny pouch, then it squeezes through the banded area into the main stomach.  Other types leave only the small pouch and section the rest of the stomach away completely and I know at least one version does remove the extra stomach material.\nI believe with all of them the intestines are kept, just re-routed.
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Medicaid is a big problem because it considers breast reduction a cosmetic surgery and won't ordinarily approve it.  But as you say you have confirmation that you have a genuine medical need, your doctor needs to fax a TAR (Treatment Authorization Request) to them to get prior approval for the procedure.  You need to contact them and get the name of a cosmetic surgeon who is contracted with Medicaid.  Good luck, Medicaid pays slowly and pays pennies and many specialists don't want to be bothered with it.  If you don't want to go through Medicaid to get the name of a surgeon, you can contact your local Medical Association and they may be able to halp you locate a surgeon.
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The Obesity Help web site lists bariatric surgeons in all states with reviews by people who have actually used them. Free and very helpful.
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It covers dental care for children under the age of 18.  It does not cover dental care for adults.  However, you will find it difficult to find a dentist that will accept medicaid.
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Yes, Medicaid can cover it, however, the patient has to be willing to maintain a certain lifestyle for 6 months to 1 year to be approved.  These changes might include: not drinking any soda pop, no alcohol, etc.  Good luck & GOD bless.
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To the doctor to see about getting gastric bypass surgery.