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Topic: RE: TRI CARE Policy Manual Ch 4 Sec 13.2
Thank you for your encouragement, I will continue to keep in touch with you if that is alright. I have an appointment with my PCM on Wednesday and I will let you know how it goes. You also keep staying positive, I may need you to be positive with me LOL.
Again many thanks
Again many thanks
Topic: RE: If you could have known one thing before RNY, what would it be?
Make sure you know all the risks involved. I also wanted to speak with some of "my" surgeons clients and find out how they were doing years out.
That you will have to take vitamins every day for the rest of your life.
That it is not the easy way out- head hunger is a *****!
Research, research, research!
good luck to you!
That you will have to take vitamins every day for the rest of your life.
That it is not the easy way out- head hunger is a *****!
Research, research, research!
good luck to you!
Topic: RE: TRI CARE Policy Manual Ch 4 Sec 13.2
Hi Erica,
I had considered weight loss surgery for years. I,ve had many failed attempts at trying to lose on my own.. My PCM last year wouldn't discuss it with me.My husband did not agree with WLS so I waited another year and unfort put on 20 pounds.
After a long discussion with my husband and his support I contacted my new PCM in October and started the process for WLS. Since my BMI was over 40 and I was more then 100 pounds overweight I was eligible for WLS. I had a friend who had gone through it 18months earlier and her success inspired me.
SInce the surgery (I am 3 weeks out) i feel great. I have lost over 25 pounds in a month (a few pounds were pre op) and I am following my surgeons plan.
I have the support of my husband and a few friends and I am determined to do this the right way. The fear of complications also keeps me in line!
My advice is research, research, research. Make sure your husband is supportive and talk to your PCM. If you meet the criteria, he should start the process for you. There will be nutrion appointments and pschy eval(s). Stay positive and Good luck!
Hi Erica,
I had considered weight loss surgery for years. I,ve had many failed attempts at trying to lose on my own.. My PCM last year wouldn't discuss it with me.My husband did not agree with WLS so I waited another year and unfort put on 20 pounds.
After a long discussion with my husband and his support I contacted my new PCM in October and started the process for WLS. Since my BMI was over 40 and I was more then 100 pounds overweight I was eligible for WLS. I had a friend who had gone through it 18months earlier and her success inspired me.
SInce the surgery (I am 3 weeks out) i feel great. I have lost over 25 pounds in a month (a few pounds were pre op) and I am following my surgeons plan.
I have the support of my husband and a few friends and I am determined to do this the right way. The fear of complications also keeps me in line!
My advice is research, research, research. Make sure your husband is supportive and talk to your PCM. If you meet the criteria, he should start the process for you. There will be nutrion appointments and pschy eval(s). Stay positive and Good luck!
Topic: RE: TRI CARE Policy Manual Ch 4 Sec 13.2
I am new to this website and team. I am interested in having WLS, I live in Okinawa, Japan. I know that I will have to be referred out. I am miresable in my body right now and I hope that my PCM will understand this. He currently treats me for depression and I know that my weight is the cause of my depression and joint pain. I am interested in knowing how you feeling and what types of issues if any that you maybe having. I hope I am not being to nosey or anything but I am just trying to see if this is right for me. I know in my mind that it is. I do hope everything is going well with you so far.
Thank you,
Erica
Thank you,
Erica
Topic: Finding a surgeon after PCS
PCS'ing is a normal occurrence for us, and I've always wondered about finding a surgeon to take on our aftercare if/when we PCS.
My husband has been approved for a retrain out of Security Forces, and we'll definitely be PCS'ing if/when he passes flight engineer tech school. I'm extremely attached to my revision surgeon, he literally saved my life, and even though with VSG, I need minimal follow-up, my biggest concern is finding another surgeon that will take care of my aftercare needs. I knew going into this that PCS'ing (for my surgeon or our family) would come into play at some point, but I wanted to know if any of y'all have had to deal with finding another surgeon.
VSG is not approved by Tricare outside of MTFs. I currently have Tricare prime, and would switch to Standard if I could find a civilian to take on my aftercare if we were to get orders somewhere that didn't have VSG surgeons. I should add that I have extremely high standard of care expectations, and will not sacrifice my health to be seen by someone who isn't familiar with VSG, and our aftercare needs.
Any and all input is appreciated.
My husband has been approved for a retrain out of Security Forces, and we'll definitely be PCS'ing if/when he passes flight engineer tech school. I'm extremely attached to my revision surgeon, he literally saved my life, and even though with VSG, I need minimal follow-up, my biggest concern is finding another surgeon that will take care of my aftercare needs. I knew going into this that PCS'ing (for my surgeon or our family) would come into play at some point, but I wanted to know if any of y'all have had to deal with finding another surgeon.
VSG is not approved by Tricare outside of MTFs. I currently have Tricare prime, and would switch to Standard if I could find a civilian to take on my aftercare if we were to get orders somewhere that didn't have VSG surgeons. I should add that I have extremely high standard of care expectations, and will not sacrifice my health to be seen by someone who isn't familiar with VSG, and our aftercare needs.
Any and all input is appreciated.
Band to VSG revision: June 3, 2009
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs
Topic: RE: If you could have known one thing before RNY, what would it be?
I was pretty informed so there wasn't really anything. The only thing I hate is keeping my protein count up but I already knew that prior. Good Luck!!
Topic: RE: Introduce yourself
Ok I really hope I'm posting this right,...
I am Cristal, my husband is retired from the Army....we live in Columbia, Mo
I am just starting this process, I have went to the seminar and my first Dr. appt. is March 12th.. which im really excited about... seems time goes by so slow when you are waiting for something....
Im trying to meet people that are going through what I am,
I wish all of you luck on your journeys,
Cristal...
I am Cristal, my husband is retired from the Army....we live in Columbia, Mo
I am just starting this process, I have went to the seminar and my first Dr. appt. is March 12th.. which im really excited about... seems time goes by so slow when you are waiting for something....
Im trying to meet people that are going through what I am,
I wish all of you luck on your journeys,
Cristal...
Topic: RE: TRI CARE Policy Manual Ch 4 Sec 13.2
we have had Tri care for years ( my husband is active duty)
As far as the 6 month diet, I think that is up to your primary care physician. I decided to pursue WLS in Sept, had my appt with my pysician in Oct. Then Tri Care had a checklist that my Dr had to complete (included nutrition appt, psych eval etc.) I submitted my checklist and paperwork to Tricare in Nov and my apptwith my surgeon was booked for Jan.
My surgeon books his surgery's at the consult, I had my consult Jan 18 and my surgery was Feb 4.
It was a quick process for me, but I think this differs from area to area. I am overseas.
If you can find someone in your area who had had WLS with the surgeon you choose, they will be able to explain how "your surgeon" does it.
My advice, make copies of all your paperwork! and when you go to the doctor the visit explain why you want WLS (health, quality of life, unsuccessful on your own at losing etc.)
My PC 2 years ago wouldn't discuss WLS surgery with me, he told me I wasn't a canidate! (I was) If that is the case switch Doctors! Find a Dr that will support you, it makes a big diffrence (they're the one signing off on the paperwork!)
best of luck to you!
As far as the 6 month diet, I think that is up to your primary care physician. I decided to pursue WLS in Sept, had my appt with my pysician in Oct. Then Tri Care had a checklist that my Dr had to complete (included nutrition appt, psych eval etc.) I submitted my checklist and paperwork to Tricare in Nov and my apptwith my surgeon was booked for Jan.
My surgeon books his surgery's at the consult, I had my consult Jan 18 and my surgery was Feb 4.
It was a quick process for me, but I think this differs from area to area. I am overseas.
If you can find someone in your area who had had WLS with the surgeon you choose, they will be able to explain how "your surgeon" does it.
My advice, make copies of all your paperwork! and when you go to the doctor the visit explain why you want WLS (health, quality of life, unsuccessful on your own at losing etc.)
My PC 2 years ago wouldn't discuss WLS surgery with me, he told me I wasn't a canidate! (I was) If that is the case switch Doctors! Find a Dr that will support you, it makes a big diffrence (they're the one signing off on the paperwork!)
best of luck to you!
