Question:
Why do I have to wait when I'm not going anywhere?

My BMI is 41 I am in the military and my weight has been an issue since I came in. After trying everything this is my last resort; I get a referel from my provider to see a surgeon but instead I get put on a waiting list for 2 years and the reason is because I am active duty and would be non-deployable, but I am already non-deployable because of my weight. So I am basically going around in circles trying to lose weight so that I can be deloyable.    — Latasha S. (posted on October 19, 2005)

October 19, 2005
Sorry that I do not really have an answer, excep[t to ask if you really expect4d the military to make sense. Is there an appeals process or someone, like aa chaplain, who would be willing to go to bat for you? Good luck.
   — Novashannon

October 20, 2005
My hubby is military. I had the surgery thru the tricare insurance. You need to go back to your provider and let them know what is going on. You may need to get your commander involved also. I'm not sure I understand why you would be non-deployable after the surgery...well at least not after teh first 6 months or so. However, like was stated in the other answer...do we really expect the military to make sense??? LOL Appeal the decision...get your pcp involved in it...maybe your commander (if they are supportive). Good luck. Carmen
   — kccjer

October 22, 2005
i recently went through wls on fort bragg and the policy was they do not perform this surgery on active duty, if you plan on stayingin the service they will not perform this on you is my understanding when i met with the cheif of surgery. You could not be deployed fro your diet...you couldnt eat the mre's is what i understand the problem to be.
   — jennifer_r