Anjelika

LOL The dreaded evil pantyhose! Haha! I hear ya! Great Nsv!

Sending prayers! Your tears will be turned into joy with your new you! *^__^

Cam~ yes, my MTF does VSGs, but that's separate from Tricare. Unfortunately, Tricare doesn't cover VSG at this time. I really want to have it done through another bariatric program here. I went thought the program twice, once for traditional weightloss and the second for gastric bypass. The second time around, I found out I was pregnant, so i did not go through with the surgery. So, my two options this time around is that I could have it at the MTF (which I'm really freaked out about) or at the WLS program I already know, but then will have to self pay.

Yeah, I understand where they're coming from. I'm just anxious to have it done. I know that the program I'm in have a study going on right now that is, I want to say, "free," but you must have diabetes, which I don't. I'm going to call them again today and see what other options I have besides self pay. Thanks for posting the info tho, Greg!

Bah. So, this means Tricare won't cover it either. Where can I sign up for the study? Lol this seriously sucks.

Yes, it is, Miss Kiki... It has the desired bubbles and if you leave it out, it will turn a little flat but still have a little bubbly in it. *^__^

I know you're worried about it stretching the sleeve, but if it's the bubbles you crave, Perrier orange is pretty tasty.

Chinese buffet is definitely not where you want to eat sushi at. Hopefully you can try it again when it's freshly made. I'm not sleeved yet, but I know sushi fills me up pretty darn quick.

Congratulations, hirsandy!!! I'm so excited for you! I don't know what's up w Tripler Docs names... My husband had "Dr Foote" when he had his foot surgery. LOL

That's exactly the same response I get from EVERYONE I know. It's especially hurtful when those comments come from loved ones. I mean, those are the people who you thought would have your back thru thick and thin ( *^__^ ), but after hearing remarks like the ones you mentioned above, I feel like they don't know me at all. I feel like the only way I can move forward and not be discouraged is to not share my journey w them. It's sad that I can't, tho.

YAY for you and your awesome loss!!!

I'm PRAYING that Tricare will cover it since UH does!

I have Triwest, I wonder if it will change our benefits once United Healthcare takes over? More-so, I wonder if they'll cover VSG?

Thank you so much!

I appreciate your input. I actually left a message on the yvette's phone, but didn't get a return call.

@tonyswife ~ we're stationed in HI as well and I tried to contact Tripler numerous times to see how I can get into that program. Unfortunately, no one has returned my calls. How did you go about getting yourself into the program?

You can add me too, if you like. *:-) I haven't had surgery yet and my first info class is on 3/21/12. In the meantime, I'm tracking my eating habits and weight on MFP. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/AnjelikaJ Thanks! *

Thank you txsmama! I'm pretty sure that there's a program here at Tripler. I tried calling the operator there and he had no idea what I was talking about. He probably shouldn't be the one answering the phone. Lol

Thanks Deb! Can't wait for this too! Yay! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Hi Robin! I've been "lurking" too. Lol I go for my info class on 3/21. Good luck on your journey! *:-) Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I was going to say that maybe it's the clinic that wants you to go through a 6 month program to make sure you have all tools you need to be successful... But I see that you got past that part. LOL Good for you! As far as the psych visit, I went through that when I was considering gastric bypass. The psych was nice, but I had to fill out a hella long questionaire about how you are following dr's advice. It was basically to find out how ready and disciplined you are for the journey ahead. It was always a pleasant visit w the psych for me. You'll be fine. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

SUPER AWESOME!!!! CONGRATULATIONS! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk