Dr. Bolonowski at Portsmouth will do the sleeve "if it is medically indicated or if the patient insists that they want it."  I'm having RNY with her.  The process will be slower in the next few months as 2 of their docs are leaving - one leaving the Navy and another deploying.  But I had my orientation in March and am hoping for a Mid-july early august date.  I was referred to a civilian by my pcm, but Portsmouth picked me up and you will have to go with the point-of-service option if you use a civilian. 
Hey, anyone know how to change the doctor listed with my name?  When I first signed up, I put a diff doc because I didn't know that Portsmouth would pick me up.  It's not one of the options in my profile now.

as I am in Richmond I have no suggestions but hope that you find a good pcp.   if nothing else, WELCOME TO VA!

I'm 5 years out Gastric Bypass,and new to VA  I'm looking for a primary care physician that's familiar with bariatric patients, in Newport News area I have Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO...any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all so much for your advice. I gets its back to the basics for me.  Dr. Elliot i will do everything you suggest and see how well I can manage this thing on my own. :-)


Thanks everyone!

oh yea, duh lol. thnx =]