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I am 29 years old. BMI 45, 5 foot 6, 265 pounds. Can I get a gastric sleeve surgery?

matthewsmama
Hello I was wondering if you could help me I am 29 years old I have a BMI of 45 I am 5 foot six 265 pounds The biggest I ever was on my life and I want to know with my Medicaid cover this surgery ? I don't have any comorbidities I have a pituitary gland that I am on a medication for six years I am getting very depressed about my weight thank you

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