Question for People in Oregon?
Hi Everyone,<br>I’m Jen a college student in
Oregon. I have been researching weight loss surgery for
over a year and have decided to try and get approval
to have it done. As you might guess, being a college
student equals POOR. LOL I know I qualify for the Oregon
Health Plan and am in the process of applying for it.
Has anyone had success in getting OHP to pay for the
surgery? If so, how long did approval take? I’ve gotten
all my medical records together and written out a
detailed lists of diets I have been on since I was 7. I
stopped doing the diet thing a year and a half ago. I’m
5′8" & weight 375. My BMI is 57. I have depression,
stomach pain, heartburn, pain in all my weight bearing
joints, especially my back. Heart disease and diabetes
run in my family. I’ve been tested for diabetes and
so far don’t have it. Does anyone believe that this
might help qualify me for the surgery? I loved to hear
so success stories and become online friends with
anyone who wants to write. This club looks to be
supportive and friendly.<br>Thanks<br>Jen