Help in Fairbanks w/state insurance

Hello! I was looking for a little guidence since I am kinda new to Alaska. The short of it is I had a RNY in Florida in Feb 2005. I was unable to loose all the weight due to a very unexpected pregnancy (told I could never have children), went on bed rest for 7 months and gained a ton of weight, but haven't gained it all back. Been dealing with the ups and downs of weight gain when about seven months ago I found out I had a small gastric fistual. Well Tricare said they wouldnt fix it until it became a problem or until I has a BMI of 40 again. Well I am at 38 BMI so obviously Tricare isn't going to help. So now I am a state employee with state benefits here in Alaska. So the question is, what doctors in Fairbanks or North Pole work well with bariatric patients who need fixed?? lol I would appreciate any information anyone has as I am kinda new to the area and can't even chose a regular doctor, much less a doctor versed with an understanding of bariatric patients. Thanks for any help!!

Unsure exactly if he doest this .....john mayer, m.d. does bariatric surgery and is and ex-army surgeon.  He has a great bedside manner and is nice.

Good Luck