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I went to my pcm (i have tricare prime, and am on Carson) she sent out a referral for me to get gastric bypass. so now i am just waiting on the paper from tricare about the referral.

Has anyone on here had gastric bypass at Evans Army Community Hospital on Fort Carson? How did it go? how was the surgeon--what all did you have to do between the referral and the surgery date. TIA

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Megan,

Congrats on your decision to pursue WLS! I subscribe to a lot of YouTube channels, and I just subscribed to a military spouse who has recently started her process. While she is not stationed at Fort Carson, I thought I would share her channel because some of the information that she provides about the process may help you know what to expect with your benefits as well. So far her videos cover getting approval through her PCP and meeting with the bariatric intake coordinator. I hope this helps, and good luck in your journey! http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsz_S6E08ySK2ADcOwzpvAQ

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I am in the process just waiting on my last nut appt. Then go to general surgery for a date. If you have any questions pm me.

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Well i went into the surgery clinic in the hospita, this morning to get copies of all the paperwork, and got myself on the list for next months wls support group (which aparently they require) they're estimating my surgery date for the beginning of may. :) so ill be doing that. DH's sgt is getting a leave packet together with open dates so when i have my surgery he can basically just have it ready to go already approved and all. :)

Im excited about this because i am finally going to lose the weight! but at the same time i think im going to have to hold a funeral for mexican food. (like taco's and steak fajita's that are all calorie and no good for me lol)

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My labs have to be redone I was anemic. So I am now taking extra iron.. If you don't talk Vitamins already I would start. Make sure you are getting enough Iron and vit b.

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i already do. my dr asked me 2 weeks ago to start im taking a Gummy multi from Walmart. im also taking a codliver oil pill. i think ill pick up a b complex today when dh gets home.

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I also am having my surgery in May at Evans. All my pre-surgery work up is complete and I could have had my surgery this month, but due to my personal schedule, I am waiting until May. There is a weekly support group available and there are women who range many stages of WLS. From ones like me who are yet to have surgery to ones who are a few years out.

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Hi Michelle,

I am having my surgery on the 18th.

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i have to wait till late this month to start all my appointments. but im going to do them as fast as possible. hopefully i'll be in the OR before june. I cant go to anything weekly i have no transport. :(

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I just started this process, I have to have my Gallbladder out so I am trying to get into all the appointments they require. Had my first wellness, go Thursday for the Bodpod, first nutrition meeting tomorrow and I see the physcoligest twice this week. Next week just as crazy.

Does anyone know Dr Mayfield? Best of luck to you all.

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He did my surgery in March, had no problems.

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I went to my pcm (i have tricare prime, and am on Carson) she sent out a referral for me to get gastric bypass. so now i am just waiting on the paper from tricare about the referral.

Has anyone on here had gastric bypass at Evans Army Community Hospital on Fort Carson? How did it go? how was the surgeon--what all did you have to do between the referral and the surgery date. TIA

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Hi

I am at Ft Carson, had the sleeve done in February, 2013 by Dr Wilcox. He also performed my Tummy Tuck in May, 2014. There is a Carson Bariatric Support Group FB page. The team at Evans is excellent.

I did not have Dr Mayfield for any of my bariatric care, but he did do another, non related procedure for me and I was completely confident in the care he provided.

Susan

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Carson Bariatric Support Group

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