meglaulanmar

I guess that is the difference. It only took me 4 mo. to put it on.... lol... during pregnance... the problem is my metabolism slowed after the first 2 kids and turning 30 and then I just couldn't lose it. I didn't gain anymore but I have never been able to lose an ounce. I didn't even lose the weight of the baby after she was born...lol... which was really depressing. I actually left the hospital after a week and a c=sec up 10lbs....blah! I got a referal to walter reed BUT they said they were full so they sent me to Rappahonnock surgical in Fredricksburg which I have never even heard of. I am sorely disppointed because I was really hoping for the plastics consulted w/ walter reed and I know they do that! I have an in in plastics right now because my husband has had a lot of cancer related reconstructive surgery but she will be gone by the time I need her. Do you know how to find out what the codes you were approved for mean? I got approved for like 6 visits w/ a couple of codes.

So you had the band right? Were you concerned about the really slow and stalled weight loss some people seem to have on it? Does the port show under the skin? Did they mention to you the plastics consult after weight loss?

I got a referal for Walter Reed today. Then I called tricare (because the doc said I didn't really meet the criteria, but she put the referral in anyway. Tricare said w/ the new rules I can get in done at a MTF w/ no involvement from them whatsoever or I could go off post and get it done at a civilian doc. of my choice as long as they accept tricare prime. With the civ. doc I have no copay and no deductible. I am going to call for the referral in 2 days and in the mean time search for a doc that accepts tricare around here in case they are too backed up at Walter Reed. I am sooo borderline. I would be approved most places as I am at a 38 bmi w/ several comorbidities, but this tricare 100lb thing has me freaked as I am 100lbs over my "low end" ideal body weight but not 100lbs over my "high end" ideal body weight.:confused2:

Which team at walter reed did you deal w/? What doc? I have had to deal w/ gen surg. there a lot as my husband has had numerous cancer surgeries. Anyway, I have just been referred there myself. I am not sure I want to go to them since it seems to take longer but you "plastics" info on the tummy tuck def. has me leaning that way. I haven't even decided to do the lap... I really want to lose weight a little faster than many of these people seem to be w/ the band. I would be happy w/ a 3-4 lbs a week loss vs a 1-2lb a wk. How are ya'll doing?