MizzRob

Hi! I am new to this forum and I want to introduce myself first. My name is CeCe. My current BMI is 41, I am 28, 5'3'' with a child and a husband. I am former military and have done every diet, excercise plan, diet pill, diet program that one person can do. At my best I can lose about 20-30lbs only to gain 40-60lbs back. I have been overweight all of my life, but have been obese for the past three. Since I had my daughter, I have had the hardest time even maintaing my current weight. I have done all kinds of nutrition classes and read a lot books, I hired a personal trainier (nearly $500 a month) and only managed to shave off a few measley pounds. Not enough to even make a dent in my BMI. Im at my witts end. I have talked to my PCM's in the past, but becasue I was on active duty at the time thier hands were tied. Now that I am out, I am ready to ask for a refferal because I can't live like this anymore. I am willing to put in the work but I need some serious help. I am tired of feeling like a prisoner in this "fat suit" I'm tired of trying to lose weight the right way only to be slapped in the face by the scale. And I am sick and tired of wasting my hard earned money on empty promises of weight loss products, books, and eqipment. Now that I got that out of the way I would like to know if anyone has had any expierence with getting a refferal from thier PCM for Tricare? Was it a long process? Was it difficult? Where you in FT Hood? Any hidden fees associated? Did the procedure happen on post? Was thier a long waitlist if any? Anything a potential bander should know? I am just trying to get a better understanding of the process in order to know what to expect. Thanks in advance! CeCe

Alright guys! I just got the call today from the insurance lady today (not sure of her official title ) And was given the okay to schedule an appointment with the surgeon. How cool is that?! That was so quick and simple. Now I need to call the suegeon's office...Okay but which? Anyone have some suggestions? My current medical facility (the one on post) is not equipped to preform these types of surgeries and there are literally loads of providers in the area. I think I am going to start with the A's and work down to the Z's. Not sure. I may just call my PCM again and see who he would reccomend although he didn't seem very familiar with the whole procedure, I am sure he can point me in the direction of someone who is. Anyhoo, I hope to hear back from someone. Yay so excited!

Congrats! Please keep me posted on your results ( I need the motivation ) I had my appointment with my PCM today and got the ball rolling. I am so relieved. We talked for a bit and he put in the refferal for the surgeon and for the mental eval. I have to do blood work in the morning. Keep pushing can't wait to see your before and after pics. I love them it gets me in the mood to workout. Keep me in your prays as I will keep you in mine.

Thanks everyone. My first appointment is with my PCM in the morning and I am super nervous and excited. I really hope eveything works out. I am ready to do this. I'll follow up once I get some answers.