LindsayT

Sounds like fun. I had an endometrial ablation, so I don't have a period, but I do cycle. Curious about what the increased estrogen will do with that. Thank you for your input.

I think I'm going to talk with a trainer who is familiar with chronic pain issues.

It really is a learning experience. I am scared of dumping. I don't do well feeling that way.

During the early days, were you able to take your medications in pill form or did you have to crush or chew them?

I am planning on having my surgery on base. The bariatric center there is very highly rated, so I'm good with the location. I'm in the pre op stages (psych eval, nutrition, ect). At my initial appointment with the surgeon, he said I qualified because of my sleep apnea. I have tried other attempts at weight loss through Weight Watchers and Noom, but it wasn't supervised by my doctor. I also work with a nutritionist, but she hasn't been tracking my weight. Anyway, my question is, if you had your surgery on base, what was the approval process? Sent from my SM-S908U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was just curious if it was different on base. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Thanks for your insight everyone!

I had mine done back in 2010, after our last baby. However, during orientation for WLS, the surgeon said they could. It probably all depends on the surgeon and your insurance. Can't hurt to ask the question. Sent from my SM-S908U using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgeon said they could. Just have to consult with a gyn and they would come in during the surgery to do it. Talk to your doctor. Sent from my SM-S908U using BariatricPal mobile app

Bummer. Hopefully, this office gets its credentials soon. Sent from my SM-S908U using BariatricPal mobile app

Do any of the military bases have a hospital that does the surgery? I'm getting mine done at an Army hospital here in Colorado. I do advise some caution, though. Our bariatric center here has high standards and is a Bariatric Center of Excellence. Good luck. Sent from my SM-S908U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was wondering the same thing. I'm on 3 different medications for mental health and am worried about absorbing my meds post-surgery. I'm super stable right now. Sent from my SM-S908U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have fibromyalgia (officially diagnosed 12/22) and deal with pain daily. I'm not on any of the medications they have available and trying to learn my body, what it's capable of, and living with it. Has anyone had either the sleeve or bypass as well as fibromyalgia? How has the surgery affected your fibro symptoms? Thanks! Sent from my SM-S908U using BariatricPal mobile app