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life2mommy
on 5/6/10 12:31 am - Waynesville, MO

RNY on 07/22/10

Topic: RE: Bad News

yes and i just got out of the army and was doing pt 3 times a day and still could not loss weight

DianeCape
on 5/5/10 10:42 pm - Camp Lejeune, NC

RNY on 04/21/10

Topic: RE: Help with Tricare in North Carolina

I am in NC. I also have Tricare.

DianeCape
on 5/5/10 10:37 pm - Camp Lejeune, NC

RNY on 04/21/10

Topic: RE: Bad News

I wanted to let you know I am 2 weeks out from RNY. My husband is a Marine and I have no medical issues due to the fact that I am over weight. I got approved first time. I have been overweight more than 5 years. Is this the case for you? I would just get all the paper work together and submit it.

life2mommy
on 4/26/10 3:43 am - Waynesville, MO

RNY on 07/22/10

Topic: Bad News

Today the wl surgon called to say that i might not have enought medical issues to have wls. What is with that. I have very high liver enzems, pco, im well over 100 lbs. Its like i have to be almost dead from my weight before they will let me have my surgery. I just want to cry cuz i work out so much hell i just got out of the army. i was on the over weight program. i have been killing myself to just lose 2 lbs. im on a 1200 cal diet. im not losing weight. i have to babies that i dont want to leave with out a mommy. its not fair to them. I just want to be healthy and be a mommy that can be there for her kids. why is it i have to die in order to get a surgery? im just so upset right now

spreadthepeeps
on 4/25/10 3:21 am

VSG on 11/02/09

Topic: RE: how long from frist doc appoint till surgery?

Depends really on if you are going to a MTF or through a civilian Dr. In general the MTF's are able to speed the process along a little bit faster than if you are dealing with a civilian Dr. and Tricare.

moondancer2000
on 4/22/10 11:04 am - Ft Rucker, AL

RNY on 11/04/09

Topic: RE: how long from frist doc appoint till surgery?

Tricare has no 6 month diet requirement. You are suppose to be 100 lbs over weight. That said I was only about 80 lbs over weight, but with 7 co-morbidity's. If I had gotten wls when I was first approved, I would have had it with 3 months of my first appt with my PCM.

I will live each day in the mindful present

HW 208/SW 197/CW 115/1st GW 130/2nd GW 120/3rd goal 115/New GW ??/HT 5'2" NO MORE WEIGHT GOALS

lovtorun38
on 4/1/10 3:06 am - Cameron, NC

Topic: RE: understanding approval guidelines

Thanks for getting back to me. It is my preference too However, the base had room for me so according to tricare if the base has room for me that is where I have to go. They impressed me when I went for all my OB and the birth of my son, so hopefully this will as good experience as that was.
Thanks again
Donna

relovlee
on 3/31/10 2:34 am - VA

RNY on 12/09/08

Topic: RE: I have to gain 30 pounds...

I had to gain too.. I was at around 210-215 and went to to 30i****hink my weight day of surgery was 236.8 w/ bmi of 38 but I was weighted down at appts too with cells phones..lol keys u know it it was in my pocket. Good luck to u!! Est whatever u desire for now k..and eat all times of day as well.

Sincerely,
Re

Kim M.
on 3/30/10 10:41 am - ooltewah, TN

RNY on 12/21/09

Topic: RE: understanding approval guidelines

I dint have my surgery on base. Also I didnt have any 6 month or any other requirement other than being 100 lbs overweight with a co-morbidity the other option is 200% of your body weight with or without a co-morbidity. If you have tricare prime you can go to a civilian surgeon. I dont live near a base so I went to a civilian doctor which is my preference anyway.

HW- 233 CW-223 SW-223 GW-125