I am Tricare Prime and I had my surgery done Aug 1st. My surgeon is 3 hours away. I live on Fort Stewart and I had to go to Fort Gordon for my surgey. Which is a 3 hour drive one way . And I have been going there since April for my appts to get the surgery done. It can be done. When I had my surgery I had to stay in the Fort Gordon area till my first checkup which was 13 days later at that time I was cleared to drive home. And yes they will pay you mileage to go I just have never done it going to get a printout this Mon when I go for my one month appt.

Im originally from NC, 31yrs lol but I loved Camp Lejeune, there is another lady on this board that is moving to Lejeune also. love their beaches, great fishing also. I think you will enjoy it there especially if you love seafood, country food and the Ocean ok here I go with the food right??? well you see the food must be good huh???? you see where Im at lmao . Hugs Donna S Ft. Stewart (Hell) GA

Looking for anyone inthe WLS program at Fort Stewart Ga please.

Look up at the top of the message board. In red you will see "find a." Click the bariatric surgeon . It should take you to a map. Then click on the state of North Carolina. It will bring up up a list of surgeons. I would just start looking up different surgeons on here. Read people's profile's that have used surgeons in North Carolina. Go to North Carolina message board and post that you have Tricare Prime ask can anyone please give you some names of surgeons they used...especially if they have Tricare. I would just be getting as much info if I could if I were you....the state message board is a good place to start. I hope this helps!! Jaye Jaye

1. what's your first name? Jaye Jaye 2. what state are you in?Alabama 3. are/did you go to a military or civilian provider for your wls? Civilian 4. how far in the process are you?about half way 5. any concerns that you have at this point regarding your wls/recovery/new life? at this point I am all about concentrating on what I have to do to get the surgery....apointments, etc. It's not that I am not concerned about the surgery or afterward. I guess I am just really wrapped up in the process of completing things. 6. what kind of support system do you have? my husband, my mom and my dad 7. any wisdom you can pass along to those in earlier stages of the wls procedure? Don't give up. It is frustrating to begin with. If this is something that you really believe will help you...go after it with all you got.