Hi! I'm Melissa. 24. Army wife. Started the paperwork to get the lap band done. Have date with surgeon and hope Tricare will approve. Married for 4 years. Weighing at 275. 5'7"/8". Did LA Weightloss almost full year, ended up with stomach issues and quite this January.

I was wondering if there were any other Army wives in here, especially from Fort Hood? Also, if there are any soldiers in any force who have happened to get it done? I'm trying to find a way to get my husband's band approved. The Army says "Heck No!", but his PTSD meds made him gain over 100 lbs in a years time, so he's topping out at 315. If anyone has any insight on that, I'd greatly appreciate it. :wink_smile:

:thumbup:Hi there,

I actually requested to go Austin and my PCP put it in for me as they were faster at getting me in and banded. The only thing I had to pay for was the psych exam, no biggie and well worth it!! I did not like the psych doc hear in Killeen, he depressed me!!! What are they wanting you to pay for?

Renee

:thumbup:Hi there,

I actually requested to go Austin and my PCP put it in for me as they were faster at getting me in and banded. The only thing I had to pay for was the psych exam, no biggie and well worth it!! I did not like the psych doc hear in Killeen, he depressed me!!! What are they wanting you to pay for?

Renee

I didn't know Austin would be faster or I might have gone that way. I'll see if I like the doctor and staff in Temple, if not, I may change. The psych doc, was it Chupik? I'm going to that office, but I don't know which person there I'll see.

Not sure what we may have to pay yet - I should find that out on the 21st. But I don't see why they wouldn't pay 100% of mine. Guess I'll wait and see.

So how are you doing with yours? Liking it? I'm really nervous about the whole idea of it, but my husband is reassuring it'll be ok. I just want it done since we only have 16 months left and we're out of the Army!

hey, i live in Killeen, and i was just wondering if anyone who also lives there might want a band buddy. someone to work out with, keep you on track, etc. i've been banded or 6 weeks now, so i'm still at the beginning, and i'm just starting to exercise. if anyone is interested, let me know.