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"discussionUrl": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/57695-illinois-medicaid/", Returning Shopper? // Hide post controls if empty This evaluation must include: mental health history, diagnoses, and current treatments/status, social functioning including support system, readiness to change and adhere to lifestyle modifications, opinion must be offered regarding the patients candidacy for the proposed procedure, commitment not to become pregnant before surgery and within 18 months following surgery, Previous attempts to lose weight with results over the past 2 years, Elaboration of comorbidities and interventions, Previous noncompliance with medical treatments, Blood pressure using appropriately sized cuff, height, and weight, Appropriate laboratory testing to identify underlying potentially treatable conditions such as an endocrine disorder including at a minimum thyroid function panel along with thyroid stimulating hormone, Opinion must be offeredregarding the patients candidacy for the proposed procedure. 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"@type": "InteractionCounter", I made one post about locating a doctor in Illinois that accepts the Illinois Medicaid Card and got a great list of Chicago area doctors, Thanks so much. ips.setSetting( 'emoji_ascii', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); "logo": "https://r.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2018_10/logo.png.13014fc8659df17527ebe62b18103bd0.png", SMILES67, May 14, 2008 in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums. .visely-widget-container.hidden { visibility: hidden; display: flex; } .hidden.visely-pagination button { margin: 0; padding: 0;} messageDate.setTime(messageDate.getTime() + (126000000)); function debounce(func, wait, immediate) { var timeout; return function() { var context = this, args = arguments; var later = function() { timeout = null; if (!immediate) func.apply(context, args); }; var callNow = immediate && !timeout; clearTimeout(timeout); timeout = setTimeout(later, wait); if (callNow) func.apply(context, args); }; }; ips.setSetting( 'emoji_style', jQuery.parseJSON('"native"') ); .visely-pagination ul li.active a { background-color: #4c4c4c; } "@type": "Person", "inLanguage": [ ;(function(e,t,n,r){e.fn.doubleTapToGo=function(r){if(! 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You will need a doctor who will do the band, a psych evaluation (which is not typically covered by Medicaid and can cost between $250-$600) and an appointment with your surgeon's nutritionist who must also say you are a good candidate for the surgery. .cycle-3 img:nth-of-type(3) { -webkit-animation-delay: -9s; animation-delay: -9s; } If that is too far to travel then call them and ask if they can refer you to someone closer to where you live. I know it approves it but the only one I could find had to put me on a waiting list and can\u0027t get me in until July 2009. Download BariatricPal for your Android Device. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. I have a few questions to anyone who can help thank you. I did like the shopping but it gets expensive!!! We are proud to help all of our members feel their best. Thank you for your time. To view this file, you may need to install a PDF reader program. MedicaidOrthopedic Surgeons in Illinois listed on Doctor.com have been practicing for an average of: 28.8 year (s) Average ProfilePoints score for Orthopedic Surgeons in Illinois who take Medicaid: 48/80. notification_imgURL: "", "author": { "target": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/search/?q={query}" ips.setSetting( 'totalWeightLost', jQuery.parseJSON('5696285') ); Our bariatric program works with many insurance providers to provide partial or full coverage for weight loss surgery. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x125_SR1', [300, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-1492190093745-0').addService(googletag.pubads());googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Post_468x60_P1', [[468, 60], [320, 100]], 'div-gpt-ad-P1').defineSizeMapping(mappingT1P1).addService(googletag.pubads());googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ1', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ1').addService(googletag.pubads()); These conditions must be so severe that the benefits of eventual weight loss clearly outweigh the risks associated withbariatric surgery. var classContent = $(this).attr('data-class'); You must have a printed letter from your primary care physician recommending the medical necessity of weight loss surgery. "author": { Dr. Alexander Gougoutas is a cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery specialist in Clackamas, OR. I live in Kewanee Illinois 1 hour from Peoria so if anyone close to there can help I appreciate it!!! "text": "hello,,, i ma in chicago too good luck in finding one. how long have u been on medicaid or with the network? I was wondering if anyone would have a list of doctors in the Central or Southern part of Illinois. .visely-recommendations-container .product__title p { margin:0px; } // END Widgets configuration, By Choosing a healthcare provider, service or product should not be based solely on editorial or advertiser information contained on our website. Your time and information is very valuable to me and I could never thank you enough. "pageEnd": 1, $99 for entire year supply of "1 per Day!" 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Preoperative weight loss should be considered in patients whom reduction of liver volume is expected to improve the technical aspects of surgery. I live in the south suburbs of Chicago. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/18038-shygirl/" bgrimes612 \n\nYour surgeon can then submit it for approval. ips.setSetting( 'ipb_url_filter_option', jQuery.parseJSON('"none"') ); You must complete a medically supervised program for weight loss spanning 6 months, and you need to show documentation that this weight loss program was attempted within the past 12 months before surgery. March 19, 2022. ips.setSetting( 'emoji_cache', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); var ViselyPage = 'index'; I hear there are a number of doctors in the Chicago and Peoria area that are accepting Medicaid and one in Decatur. Individual outcomes may vary. // http://osvaldas.info/drop-down-navigation-responsive-and-touch-friendly This new site may be offered by a vendor or an independent third party. Hi Im new here and Im really seriously considering Lap Band. Herrin Hospital, aka, New Life Weight Loss Center, Herrin Illinois, find Carbondale, (S.I.U), and Marion Il, (I 57), and its right between the 2 towns. They are Medicare and Medicaid accredited now. If you are looking for a doctor in the central area of the state I would reccomend Carle Hospital in Urbana. Revisions are necessary when there is documentation of a failure or secondary to a surgical complication including but not limited to one of the following: fistula formation, obstruction, stricture, esophagitis unresponsive to nonsurgical treatment, disruption/leakage due to failure of a suture or staple line, band herniation, hemorrhage, hematoma formation, excessive bilious vomiting, stomal dilatation documented by endoscopy, or weight loss of 20% or more below the ideal body weight. mappingH1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [728, 90]).addSize([980, 690], [728, 90]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 50]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]).build(); // Bug fix: The resize event is triggered when tablets and mobiles are scrolled, breaking the search bar in Android and Chrome $(targetElement).removeClass(className); "dateCreated": "2008-05-14T16:22:51+0000", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/", Reply. .visely-recommendation-item a, .visely-recommendation-item a:hover { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; opacity: 1; } ips.setSetting( 'shopifyUrl', jQuery.parseJSON('"https:\/\/store.bariatricpal.com"') ); }, }, Please help I have other medical troubles that are stopping from alot of things and feel this surgery will help alot of those problems. @keyframes fade2 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 55% {opacity: 1;} 60% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } Please help. }, I reached beyond desparation awhile back. 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