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@Smdnght I am standard too, I picked my surgeon first and called the office and asked if there was a different referral form for my pcm to fill out. I brought that form with me to my pcm appointment and had her fill it out. That form got turned in with all my records including my doctor notes of unsuccessful attempts at weightloss. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I have my surgery on September 20th and I just paid my copay and it was only 87.00 dollars. So excited!!! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I am on day 2 of mine and I am finding night times to be my hardest time of the day. I also am feeling so drained of energy. My surgery date is 9-20 Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I just got my approval from tricare, surgery is now September 20, 2016 Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

@@shia my surgery date is the 27th of September we are close. How is everyone else doing with their preoperative diet? I have an instagram account and would love to follow others going through the bypass too. wls_4_life_ Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Tracy I hope it continues to progress smoothly. I agree it does help when your doctor knows tricare well. Singerbabe, I am tricare west too but I dropped to standard just so I could pick my surgeon. They said that they deal with tricare standard often. I have my psych evaluation this week and I have my first consultation with the surgeon tomorrow. My bmi is 40.75. I am hoping that everything keeps falling into place. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Djmohr, I love all of your advice because all of your post I have read are very helpful. I was hoping that head hunger or mental hunger would get better in time with the surgery. I am in the beginning phase, I have my psych evaluation this week and I plan on inquiring about therapy for the coming year to help with head hunger. That is my biggest fear and concern with me. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Have you heard anymore news about your referral? I hope it got pushed through for you. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Did overcome the willpower by your self or with counseling?I am just starting my process. I am thinking about getting counseling for a while to help with my willpower. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Truly amazing, so excited for you!! Maymarie what was your biggest obstacle after your surgery? Again truly inspirational to see your year transformation. Thank you for sharing Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

That is great. I anticipated paying the 1000 dollar cap. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App Maybe mine won't add up to the full cap. That would be great Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

If there is a military hospital near you and you can get in there it should be free. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App Or hopefully medicaid picks up the deductible for you Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I dropped to tricare standard, to be able to pick my surgeon, I will have to pay the deductible for the year. The deductible is 1,000 for the fiscal year so I am trying to get everything done before October. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I just found you. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Congrats on your surgery date!!! I have a 10yr, 3yr and 16month old twins. I just got my pcp to sign my referral form, so my journey is just beginning. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

That is amazing!!! You were determined, good job Jane! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I am in Hawaii. I would have to use a military hospital if I don't drop to standard. While I am not taking anything away from the doctors at the military hospital, I have always received excellent care from my pcp. I have just had bad luck with the 2 surgeries I have had and both surgeries were performed by military surgeons in 2 different states. It could just be my body and both surgeries were emergency ones, but the only way I was able to get DH on board was to go the civilian route for his ease of mind. I just got my pcp to sign the form that the civilian surgeon needed and I go to the info night on July 13. I am very excited. I bet you are excited for your surgery. What is your bmi at if you don't mind me asking? Mine is at 40.7 Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Did you do counseling and fallow up with nutrition for a year after your sleeve? Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Is your surgeon a military or a civilian doctor? So happy for you. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Yes I will have to pay 1000 deductible for each fiscal year and after that is paid my understanding is that standard will cover everything fully from there on out. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Did any of you drop to tricare standard? I want to pick my WLS center? Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I was at 41.6 I think. But I also made a conscious effort to gain about 10 pounds before my consultation to ensure I was over that line. They used the weight from my first appointment. That is where I am at. I felt the need to gain 8lbs to put my bmi at 40.7 for my appointment with my pcp to get my referral in for wls. I am going for my information class on July 12 then I get to schedule my consultation. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I am like you, I can loose but then I regain for me it's a cycle. I don't think I am more prepared, I started trying to lose weight with my doctors supervision back in November never planning on doing WLS but in march the doctor brought it up to me but I wasn't emotionally ready but I decided this last month I was ready and I like the idea of the VGS. I am excited about this choice and the life long lifestyle that it will offer. I would love to hear how your july 11 appointment goes Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I am in the same boat with you. I walk a 3 mile loop 5-6 days a week and still haven't been able to loose weight. I just got my referral from my pcp for the vgs and I have my information class schedule on July 12. I have also have documentation of failing to loose weight under a physician care. I am hoping to get things checked off quickly. My bmi is at 40.7. I am excited for you. Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

Newbie here: I just got my primary care physician to put my referral in for vgs and now I am surgeon shopping. I live in Hawaii. If anyone has gotten their sleeve done here in Hawaii, if so by who and how was your experience? Thank you Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App