Mrs.Browning

I am a mil. wife and am getting my SX at a base hosp. just wondering if anyone else has had their sx at a base hospital?

Linette

I have my first consultation with the sugeon at our base tomorrow. I am nervous, which is why I am still awae, but also very excited. I am really hoping I can get this process done quickly since I have been trying at this for 2 1/2 and a half years! I know there are others that have had their surgeries through the base though, hopefully they will all jump in here.

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Group meeting with surgeon on 10/26/09, meeting went great!! Sounds promising so far!
Psych eval on 11/5/09-AWESOME eval, when I left she said "You are going to do great with this surgery!" YAY ME!!
Nutritionist on 11/20/09-Wonderful appointment, lots of info!
Appointment with the surgeon December 1, 2009! WOO HOO!

Christi

I'm a spouse but I didn't have surgery done on base.

Hope it all goes smoothly for you both!

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Christi


Pre-op 246 lbs
Surgery day 238 lbs
Current 204 lbs

Surgery date: September 16 2009

Battling PCOS and Hypothyroid one day at a time

Mrs.Browning

Can I ask why you are fighting with ins. if you are going on base? I don't have to go through tricare at all. I have my consult with the surgeon on Thursday. I was told that as of a month ago they were scheduling surgeries 2 weeks out. I am hoping to have mine done before Dec. but we'll see. What WLS are you having? I am undecided between the sleeve and LB. But I am leaning more towards the sleeve.

Corrine

I'm the spouse of a retired career military.

I had my surgery done at Madigan (MAMC) in WA.

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~~~~~~~~24 Sept. 2007 - Lap. RNY & umbilical hernia repair
27 Oct. 2008 - Emergency Surgery - omental mass,
gallbladder, adhesions & appendix

..260 / 224.7/ 111
highest/surg./now
BMI 18.5...5'5"

AirForceW1fe

I am a spouse as well but had my surgery done by a civilian surgeon. I hope everything goes well for you and we will save you a spot on the losers bench.

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Surgery Date- 7/14/09

Pre / Current / Goal

285 / 209 / 140


Scale aka "Satan" Whore #62

"No one said this would be easy, but boy is it worth it!!!"

shiver

I'm one too.

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Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know what your going to get... but I sure want to eat the whole box!

kovy

i'm an army wife on my way out. we're stationed at fort sill, but hubby gets out next summer. from what i have seen/heard, it's a LOT less hassle if you are able to go through the base hospital. my dr. at RACH told me it'll be about a 2 month process if i keep up with ny appointments and whatnot.

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highest--275
current--265
goal--159 (oh to be NORMAL)
height--5'7"

Army wife losing it

Army wife here. I just had my surgery last week at civilian hospital. Our hospital on this post does not do the surgery here. If you want it done by a civilian you can request it through Tri-Care. What kind of problems are you having? I started the process in April 2009 and didn't get approval until September 2009. I had surgery October 21, 2009. You know the military, hurry up and wait. Anything I can help with?

shecee34

I am an Army wife but my surgery was done by a civilian dr.

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Nov 21st, introduction meeting
Dec 17th, 1st visit with surgeon
Dec 30th, Physical with OB/GYN, Labs done
Feb 3rd, Insurance approved RNY
Mar 5th, PreOp appointment
Mar 10th Surgery date
June 9th onederland
July 29th no longer obese, only overweight
Nov 13th no longer overweight, I have a normal BMI

249/236/154/149
Start/date of surgery/current/goal