I'm a military dependent and had my sleeve done at Travis AFB in CA. Id like to hear other people's experience through the military.

I am a dependent about to undergo surgery tomorrow at madigan, which is at fort lewis WA. I have mixed emotions but most of all am nervous.

I'm pulling for you and hope everything went well! Would love to hear and update on how you are doing!

I came home today and feel better than expected with minimal pain more soreness in my belly.

I am also having my surgery this month at Bethesda national naval medical center. Has anyone had their surgery there? if so what was your experience? mine is scheduled for the 25th. I am doing my 2 week liquid diet now .

@nanny02 I had my surgery at bethesda in may... i dont get on here much you can email me at skn1224@gmail.com if you have any questions..

I am going through Walter Reed at Bethesda to do my sleeve. I was wondering if anyone had it done there by Dr. Worlton. I am struggling to see the light at the end of this long tunnel with the way things are being handled right now.

Heather, I just had surgery on 2/24 with Rehgrig. I love Dr. Rehrig, but it is my understanding he will be leaving to teach for a little while. I will say that I have heard nothing but good things about Dr. Whorlton in my group meetings. (She preformed surgeries on people iin my group.) I am glad it is over, and so happy I made this choice. I am down 43 lbs total and 33 since the liquid pre-op. Best wishes, let me know of you have any other questions.

I just had mine done at Ft. Riley. The bariatric program just started here and I was in the first group to have it done here. The surgery went as I expected. I had a lot of post op complications right after and was in the hospital for 6 days. The staff on the surgery floor were fantastic!

<p>I just had mine done at Ft. Riley. The bariatric program just started here and I was in the first group to have it done here. The surgery went as I expected. I had a lot of post op complications right after and was in the hospital for 6 days. The staff on the surgery floor were fantastic!</p>

... You just had it done at Riley... Could you please tell me your process... To getting accepted.... They cover Vertical Sleeve gastrectomy?? What were the complications! I have so many questions...

Melissa,

Attend the monthly bariatric seminar! They have been held the first week if the month! You will get tons of information! You will need your primary dr to put in a referral for you to meet Dr. Cancelada and he will confirm if you are a candidate for the sleeve!

Then you get to attend weekly classes about nutrition and met with a dietitian. You will be assigned a case manager. You'll also need to see a psychologist/psychiatrist.

Yes, Tricare covers it. It is a new program that started here at Riley. So far the only places that have this is Ft. Lewis, Ft. Carson and now here!

Melissa,<br><br> Attend the monthly bariatric seminar! They have been held the first week if the month! You will get tons of information! You will need your primary dr to put in a referral for you to meet Dr. Cancelada and he will confirm if you are a candidate for the sleeve!<br><br> Then you get to attend weekly classes about nutrition and met with a dietitian. You will be assigned a case manager. You'll also need to see a psychologist/psychiatrist.<br><br> Yes, Tricare covers it. It is a new program that started here at Riley. So far the only places that have this is Ft. Lewis, Ft. Carson and now here!

Thank you so much. So nice to have the information. We are pcsing to Riley out report date is June 10. I will definitely be at the first meeting July the 1st then. I've been following the opening of the bariatric center there ever since I knew we were going there. I had also been looking into the possibility before finding out this information of paying on my own. We are currently stationed in Germany. And the doctors here have not been helpful at all. All the doctors tell me is to lose weight ... They are complete jerks about it to. I am far from lazy and I have tried so hard for so long to lose this weight but it's just not happening. Thanks so much for the information. How is your weightloss progressing?

I know this is an ancient thread, but I had VSG at JBER in Anchorage, AK with Dr Clark. It was an amazing experience and I've had 2 other friends end up going as well with wonderful outcomes.

I know this is an ancient thread, but I had VSG at JBER in Anchorage, AK with Dr Clark. It was an amazing experience and I've had 2 other friends end up going as well with wonderful outcomes.

Glad to know this is a possibility. I'm very excited. Thanks for sharing.

Hi everyone! I am in San Antonio, TX. I am trying to start the process to have the VSG done at SAMMC. I went to my PCM and was told I might not be a candidate and I did not get a referral. This is so frustrating! I have been battling with my weight since I was 17. My BMI is 36.6. I have GERD, possible sleep apnea, and depression. Has anyone been through the process at SAMMC? Can you tell me how you got started? Also, does anyone know of comorbidities other than the obvious ones usually listed that they will accept? Thanks!!

My name is Kevin. I am an Air Force Veteran. I had my sleeve done at the Palo Alto VA hospital July 22nd this year. I have lost 32 pounds so far.

Anyone in 2015 have surgery at Madigan in Washington? I'm pre-op. Looking to hear some experiences.