Has Anyone Got The Surgery Through The Military?

[hirnsandy 5]

I had my surgery with Dr Payne on Thursday and it went very well. It was a little ironic that when I awoke in my room my nurse was Nurse Panic.... Dr Payne, Nurse Panic... I see some sort of theme going here! (Her name was actually "Paneesh" but it read Panic on her name tag!)

I had my band done in Nov 08 and went to have a re-eval done in Jan 12. I probably could have done it sooner but my life wasn't ready for surgery.

I am feeling great. Feel slightly like I was hit by a Mack truck but am moving well and only taking tylenol now.

This was an easier seeming surgery to me. I think I was in better shape than the original. I was up and walking every 2 hours and in little pain... thanks to the PCA I had little pain the entire time.

[Anjelika 14]

I had my surgery with Dr Payne on Thursday and it went very well. It was a little ironic that when I awoke in my room my nurse was Nurse Panic.... Dr Payne, Nurse Panic... I see some sort of theme going here! (Her name was actually "Paneesh" but it read Panic on her name tag!)

I had my band done in Nov 08 and went to have a re-eval done in Jan 12. I probably could have done it sooner but my life wasn't ready for surgery.

I am feeling great. Feel slightly like I was hit by a Mack truck but am moving well and only taking tylenol now.

This was an easier seeming surgery to me. I think I was in better shape than the original. I was up and walking every 2 hours and in little pain... thanks to the PCA I had little pain the entire time.

Congratulations, hirsandy!!! I'm so excited for you! I don't know what's up w Tripler Docs names... My husband had "Dr Foote" when he had his foot surgery. LOL

[faddiscc4 13]

I will be sleeved in 2 days at BAMMC on Fort Sam Houston. I was required to 3 months of nurtition classes, chest x-rays, psych eval, 2 week liquid diet, sleep study, 2 support group meetings....

It's been a long 3 months, but I am finally at the finishing line.

[hirnsandy 5]

Tripler used to require a monthly walking group. Don't know if they still do that. The hope was that during the waiting time you would become more used to exercise and set a routine. Hey, if you are in the Tripler area and want some fitness help, Dr. Verschelle (from Behavioral Psych) has free sessions with a personal trainer. I was given 4 sessions before my band and hired Kristy for my weekly trainer. I still go to her (she's at Schofield gym). I just emailed her that I thought the pain that she put me through weekly prepared me to be able to handle the pain of surgery!

Kristy told me recently that she didn't know why Dr. V wasn't giving more out... she is willing and ready to work with his patients.I just told him that I had heard of them and wanted them and he gave me the order for the sessions.

[Liberated Sleeve 148]

I will be sleeved in 2 days at BAMMC on Fort Sam Houston. I was required to 3 months of nurtition classes, chest x-rays, psych eval, 2 week liquid diet, sleep study, 2 support group meetings....

It's been a long 3 months, but I am finally at the finishing line.

Good luck on Thursday! Prayers going up for you!

[Anjelika 14]

FINALLY met my new PCM today and she put in the referral for me. one hurdle cleared... On to the next...

[LadyIvy 159]

I had mine through Darnell Army Medical on Fort Hood. The beginning of the process goes quickly. Then you are put on a wait list. Don't pressure yourself on time because they can call anywhere between 3-9 months after you are waitlisted. I was on the list in October and got mine April 9th. Its good to wait a bit and get your head on straight and get into good habits in advance. Good luck and have patience!!