Im just starting with the gastric sleeve journey. I talked with my PCM and we have both decided this would be good for me. I want to have the surgery at Keesler but I need a doctor who does the surgery. Has anyone had this procedure done at Keesler? And who did you use or how did you find your doctor? Im so new to this and Im a little lost. lol I have tricare prime and I know if I want to be covered for this surgery I will have to go to a MTF. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

most military facilities make you attend a MOVE program where you go once a week for a weigh in for six months. Also if I were you I would think very hard about whether or not you really want to have it done there. I was in the Military and had to have surgery twice and they nearly killed me both times.

Nikkibear I really don't have much of a choice on where I have it done. For my insurance to cover it, I will have to have it done there. Cant afford the 20% out of pocket. I do know that Keesler has done this procedure several times. As far as really wanting the surgery, I do. Im currently taking 5 shots per day along with 2 oral meds for diabetes, cholesterol meds and BP meds. caradid (cant spell) surgery on the left side of my neck and I was only 40 when that was done. Im 46 now. I want to be healthy and see my grandchildren grow up. I know this is a lifestyle change and Im ready for it. Thank you for the reply but all I can do is pray that I get a doctor with a keen eye and steady hand. Good luck on your journey.

Welcome @@mrs.rudy2 and congrats on making the decision to have the surgery! We all are here seeking the healthy life you are hoping for, so I wish you the best of luck! You're young and you have a good long life ahead of you!

I can't help on how to go about choosing a doctor question, as in my program I too must use their in house surgeon. But I'm quite happy with who I ended up with.

Edited July 21, 201511 yr by The Candidate

Thanks The Candidate. Im looking forward to it. Im tired of being a pincushion. lol I wish you the best of luck and thanks for the reply.

you misunderstood. I wasnt saying make sure you want to have the surgery I was saying make sure you want to have the surgery there.

Its been awhile since I last posted. I am now going through the process of getting my referrel processed at kessler. Got my fingers crossed that it wont be long. I have finally had my sleep study and discovered I have sleep apnea. I just thought it was allergies making me snore. lol Im really excited to have this surgery and also a little scared as well. But reading through some of the posts on here has helped.