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I was a Navy brat growing up and we were stationed in: Bremerton, WA Chula Vista, CA Charleston, SC Idaho Falls, ID Charleston, SC Norfolk, VA Then I married into the Air Force and we have been stationed in: Langley AFB - Hampton, VA Tinker AFB - Midwest City, OK

I have Tricare Prime South and I was approved in about a day. I was banded in March and Tricare did not require an overnight stay. I think that is up to the surgeon, not required by Tricare. They did however call me and want me to have my surgery done at a Center of Excellence, which meant that instead of the Surgery Center my Dr uses for some of his patients I had to go to the hospital which is a Center of Excellence hospital (which was fine w/ me)

Congratulations on getting your surgery date. It will be here before you know it. I had a 10 day pre-op diet, but it was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Good luck!

I just recently bought the Biggest Loser Power Sculpt DVD. I really like it. It was only $9.99 at Target.

What a cute pirate you have. I am glad you are doing something about your weight for him. I had surgery in March w/ Dr. Keith in Norman, OK. My husband claims that I "like to tell people like it is" so if you have any questions or anything I would be happy to help you out if I can.

I take one Centrum chewable and one Oscal w/ D chewable.

Hi everyone, My name is Lisa and my husband is active duty Air Force. We are stationed at Tinker AFB in Midwest City, OK. He has been in the Air Force for almost 19 years and we have been married for 5 years. I grew up as a Navy brat, so I have spent most of my live moving around and really enjoy the wonderful people I have been able to meet and places I have been able to see thanks to the military.

This is a great thread. I want to... 1. Have lost at least 100 lbs. 2. Be fit enough to be showing horses again. 3. Be scuba diving again.

I had to do the injections I believe for 10 days after surgery. It really was not too bad. The needles are pretty small and you inject it into your "love handles". I got a instructional dvd and booklet with my shots as well as alcohol swabs and a sharps container for putting the used syringes in. You will do fine, it is worth it!!

I think is is absolutely normal to be nervous. I know that I was both nervous & excited at the same time. It will be worth it!! Who is your surgeon? I was banded by Dr. Keith in Norman and have not regretted it once.

We eat at a Mexican restaurant a couple of times a month. I usually order a chicken burito without the tortilla. I think they give me more filling stuff when I order it without the tortilla then when I used to just order it regular and only eat the insides of the burito. It is very yummy and usually makes 3 or 4 meals for me.

I think it is up to the surgeon whether or not you stay overnight. I have Tricare Prime and did not stay overnight. Tricare did call me before they approved me to request that I have my surgery w/ a Center of Excellence facility, which I did.

I had to do the Lovenox injections after surgery, but only once a day for 2 weeks. It was not too bad. The needles are pretty small and the kit that I got had a booklet and DVD that explained exactly how to use it. Good luck!

I slept for my first 2 nights in the recliner. After that I was still sore, but slept fine in bed. Congratulations on getting banded & good luck!!

My surgery was 3/17 and my first fill was 3cc on 4/23. I have lost 42 pounds and have been feeling great. I have been having a hard time w/ protein since I don't like the protein shakes and just the thought of drinking another one makes me feel nauseous.