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The doctor that I saw that put in the referral for my psych cons. as well as my nutrition cons. has not put in the bariatric consult. I have called and left message after message to let her know that I have completed both the referrals that she sent me for. I get nothing back. I understand docs at the MTF are busy...but geez....its been 3 weeks now. Im just so frustrated!

I love soda and I know that after surgery its a big NO NO. So...my question is..what do you guys find is a good substitute?

I have recently been referred by my doctor to have lapband. I am currently at 244lbs at 5'4" and 25yrs old. I have had a struggle for the last 10years to lose weight. I have recently gained 30lbs in the last 3mos. Although I have not changed my eating habits. I had to stop working because my knee and ankle pain was so bad I couldnt stand on my feet for 13hours a day anymore. I have severe arthritis in both of those joints as well as my lower back. I have just been referred for my Psych Eval. My question is...what is this exactly? What kind of things do they want to know? What is the process from there? We have tricare and I called to inquire about the referral today and was told the psych eval was approved,yet there was no referral for a bariatric consult just yet. Does anyone know how tricare south does this? Do they do the evaluation first to make sure you can get approved then go for the bariatric consult...or did my doctor flub it up? I know these are alot of questions but im very curious and want to be well informed.