Do you have Tricare Prime? I do and the only thing I have had to pay for is the nutrition consult and that was $50. Tricare covered everything else. I have a psych eval September 17th and have not heard anything about having to pay for that either.

1. TaReesa 2. North Carolina 3. I went to a civilian provider. My PCM is civilian also. 4. I only have to my pschy eval left before I submit and get my date for surgery. 5. I am just concerned about the recovery. I am worried about pain too. I want to know how much pain to expect after surgery. 6. I have my husband and a few close friends. My mother is against it, but my brothers are for it. 7. Hang in there. It may get tough or the wait may seem long, but don't give up.

we could be neighbors and dont even know it lol. Email me and we can chat.... [email protected] Hope to hear from you soon. Donna

1. what's your first name? Jennifer 2. what state are you in? Texas 3. are/did you go to a military or civilian provider for your wls? so far it is military 4. how far in the process are you? just starting. inital consult on friday 5. any concerns that you have at this point regarding your wls/recovery/new life? this might sound weird, but nerves about taking the liquid pain meds. i seriously throw up after taking any liquid meds (nightquil ect...) 6. what kind of support system do you have? here in town, i have about 3 close friends, hubby. away from home my mom, and then various online groups 7. any wisdom you can pass along to those in earlier stages of the wls procedure? i am not there yet, so i dont feel inclinded to advise

Has anyone had champva to pay for their RNY or pay it without a big hassel? My doctors all tell me I have to have one done, not for weight loss reasons, but to stop all acid productions for reflux. The acid reflux has now caused multiple complications that could eventually be life threating. All other reflux surgeries are not an option for me so 3 doctors have told me. I have barretts esophagus with many ulcers and erosions as well as a bleeding hiatal hernia. My recent biopsies came back with mild dysplasia. Hopefull this surgery will stop the gerd and help heal me so it doesn't become cancer. This also will stop further damage to my lungs due to aspiration. As a side benefit, it will help with weight loss, high blood pressure, diabetes, and my sleep apnea.