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Originally Posted by Corrine
My experience of military care is exactly the opposite.
I'm with Madigan (MAMC) in WA - I cannot fault them.
I've just finished doing a 7-session course (called the Bariatric Pathway). Total 12 hours covering everything from post-op nutrition thru weight management and goal setting. The nutritionalist is freely available and we're encourage to make regular visits. They have a superb weekly support group too.
Have you tried asking for more post-op help/advice/support?
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Yes. My nutritionist is against any form of WLS... That is a big problem. The surgeon helps me with most of my questions. The Army does not have a support group at BACH, but I am going to talk earnestly to my surgeon about one.
There is very little information that they provide pre/post op. Most of what I know has been from friends who have had the surgery and this forum.
Don't get me wrong... my surgeon did a marvelous job and the aftercare from the nurses was excellent. However they were not bariatric nurses and didn't have much expierence with WLS. At least not first hand knowledge. They were very proffessional though.