I may have went about this on the wrong message board

I live in Japan and I went to see my PCP or PCM the other day and told him I would like to have WLS. He told me he would have to talk to the referral lady in the clinic. He agrees that I am a candidate for WLS. My BMI is 41.2 and I have weight bearing joint pain and I am seeing him for depression. I am sure my depression is due to my weight problem. Anyways, he comes back into the room and tells me that the referral person said, that they don't referr people out for WLS. The referral person said, that they wouldn't fly me back and forth for follow up appointments. Now I know of a couple of people here that are like six or nine months postop. They are seeing doctors here for their labs and things like that. I was planning to go home for a long visit this summer and talk to a surgeon. I guess my question is, does anyone see away of me getting around my PCP referral and still being able to have Tricare pay for the surgery if I go home on my own. Please help anyone.
 

How much longer do you have in Japan?

I think I would go about it to say youare being discrominated based upon where your hubby is stationed.  They are putting your life at risk due to this "policy"  and to let you see the memo in regard to NOT flying you state side for the surgery.