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Thanks for the info. I'll look into seeing if I can fly there and have the band and see if they will pay. Dee

Has anyone been banded in Germany? I may have to self pay if the military doesn't cover my band. I wanted to prevent having to fly back to the States or to Mexico so I wanted to check out docs and prices in Germany. Send me some feedback. I'm in Wiesbaden near Frankfurt. Thanks, Dee

Hey guys, Let me introduce myself. I am a Christian and I love the Lord with all my heart. I am not yet banded. My insurance is Tricare and we are not sure if it will pay or not. I cannot afford to self pay yet. I am saving but it will be at least 6-8 months before I am there. If I do self pay it will have to be in Mexico. ( The only place I can afford) But I know God has a way of working things out. I have been overweight my entire life. Of 3 children, I got the fat gene. I am currently living in Germany-due to military. I was in the states for a month and my flight was delayed. I missed my psych eval. Now, I have to start from scratch and it takes several weeks to get an appointment. But, I know God has a perfect day assigned to me. Please all, pray that Tricare pays for this band and that I get a surgery date soon. I really need this help from the band. I am tired of living with the weight and I need help in getting it off. Dee not yet banded

Please keep us posted. I am in Germany and there is only Landstuhl treatment facility near Ramstein, AFB. They don't do gastric or any wls. Everyone here has to see a civilian for wls. Do you think they will do the LB? I'm going to try even if I am turned down. Deelynn

ljn, How are you feeling now? Give us an update. Hope all is working out for you. Hang in there. Thanks, dee:) Not yet banded

Hi Kelly, I'm new as well. I just joined to get some support for my journey. I have a psych consult 13 Aug and I'm waiting on my nutrition consult. I weigh 289 and I'm 5'2. I, too, am morbidly obese. I'm hoping this band will help me get back to a weight more favorable to my health. The weight is really causing me problems......knee pain, winded when climbing stairs, unable to run, hard to tie shoes, and the list could go on and on for hours. But, I've decided with the blessings of my DH to pursue this journey and I am optimistic that I will be banded by October with some obvious results by Christmas. Many blessings for your journey. Dee With God, all things are possible!!!

I certainly hope you much success. I am just beginning my journey and trying to get my mind wrapped around losing before the surgery. I'm starting at about the same weight as you. I weighed in at 293.5 this morning. Two weeks ago, I weighed 283. I am so tired of yo-yo-ing. I am currently in Germany with the military and I hope Tricare doesn't fail me now. I went for blood work this morning and I have to do my psych and nutrition consults. I hope then to be on my way. Much success to you.

Does everyone have to do a pre-op diet? I'm new to this and haven't had my preop consults yet. Thanks for any insight.

Thanks! I guess I'll refer to mine as DH (Dear husband)

I'm new here. What is a DH

congratulations! Hope your journey is unevenful and most successful. I went for my 1st consult today. My pre-op journey has just begun. I go for blood work Friday and I must schedule my psych and nutritional consult tomorrow. Much success and many blessings to you. Deelynn

You're doing great!! I'm just beginning my journey and if I have even half the success of you, I'll be happy! Hang in there and don't give up.

I saw my doctor today and I finally got the nerve to ask her about WLS. I was scared, sweating, and had a million things running through my head. I just wanted to do it and wait to hear the lecture about good eating habits and exercise. Surprisingly, she said "if you're interested in that, here is the information you will need." She even put my consultations in immediately. I currently weigh 291 and I am 5'2. I am soooo ashamed to even post this but I know I must get it out in order to be free. I hope all goes well for me. I just want to be able to enjoy my life with my wonderful husband and 3 handsome boys. I have recently had knee problems and I can hardly climb stairs right now because of it. Needless to say, I can barely put lotion on my feet, fit in an airplane seat, and sit "indian" style on the floor with my kids. I do need this.

I saw my doctor today and I finally got the nerve to ask her about WLS. I was scared, sweating, and had a million things running through my head. I just wanted to do it and wait to hear the lecture about good eating habits and exercise. Surprisingly, she said "if you're interested in that, here is the information you will need." She even put my consultations in immediately. I currently weigh 291 and I am 5'2. I am soooo ashamed to even post this but I know I must get it out in order to be free. I hope all goes well for me. I just want to be able to enjoy my life with my wonderful husband and 3 handsome boys. I have recently had knee problems and I can hardly climb stairs right now because of it. Needless to say, I can barely put lotion on my feet, fit in an airplane seat, and sit "indian" style on the floor with my kids. I do need this.