That sure doesn't sound right. I have had several ultrasounds and never even had any pain. It was really quite pleasant. And one was looking fo ran anuerisum so they had to really get deep, I have also had them on my kidneys and had no problem there. You must have had a bad tech. Yoour endoscopy will go better. You are getting closer. Diana

yay! dam i am jealous. but keep us updated. hope all goes well, and that you lose that weight fast.

Welcome.. I'm pretty new to this board too.. I've been on OH for over a year and never knew this board was here... I don't know anything about your doctor or how things work at Walter Reed, but I know that if you go through a base hospital you really don't have to mess with Tricare at all.. The process can go fairly fast if there isn't a waiting list but if there is then that's what you would be waiting for. I'm 25 no health issues at all except my weight and all my Base General Surgeon wanted for me was the Psych & Nutrition eval. Then also attend one pre-op class. I've been going to monthly support group meeting every month for the last year & a half. Then on my pre-op day next week I'll get a chest X-ray and that's it.. but it all depends on how the program works.. Have you tried posting on your state board? They might be more helpful when it comes to Walter Reed. On where or not to go through Tricare or not.. I think it would be a lot easier to go through the base and not have to worry about getting approved and all the stuff that goes along with it. but if the waiting list is super long you might want to look into taking them up on the referal to the civilian surgeon. Good Luck in your journey.. KUP on how things are going for you..

Hello Jennifer and Everyone else, My Name is Tina , Im a Army wife of 16 years we are located in Wilmington, NC husband is AGR Im org. from Seattle Washington, I have 3 children 2-girls 20, and 19 1-son 13 and a proud grandmother of 1- grand daughter 5 mo. old. Im 39 awaiting my surgery going through the paper proces and doctor visits hopefully by Oct. I will have a scheduled date. its nice to see so many have replied, I finaly made the decision to do wls last month after many attempts to lose weight some sucessful many failed. I look forward to being able to a healther life to be here for many years to come. Also I am A five year breast cancer survivour. Hope to hear back soon from everyone...

Sorry to hear you had such a bad time, I didnt have a problem and all I felt was a little pressure nothing major. I think you had a bad X-Ray Tech, people like that shouldn't be in that field of work if they dont like what they are doing you know? I sure hope your endoscopy goes as well as mine did, again sorry to hear that you were abused . Hugs Donna S FT. Stewart GA