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I have tricare prime south and I had to get a referral from either my WLS ( they werer hesitant to get me one) or my PCP ( they did it right away they referred me) . I did have to call about 10 different psychs before I found one who did evals for WLS.I am still trying to get tricare to find a nutrtionist. according to someone at tricare they willl pay for a medical nutrition appointment as it is a prerequisite for surgery. My PCP put a referral in for me last wed. I have not heard back.Any one have any luck with this??

As you all can tell from my name I am confused. I am a 38 yo marreid mother of 3. I have battled my weight all my life. Always been "solid".I remember my Mom being happy that I was getting my tonsils out so maybe i would loose weight( I do love my Mom she said this out of love and concern for me).I have been on so many diets I can;t count them anymore. tHe first official diet I went on was in the 8 th grade and the local university's psychology dept.Diets would only work short term.The weight kept creeping back and then some. After each of my children I gained about 20 pounds.2 years ago I started at a weight loss clininc and lost 68 pounds in 6 months . I have gained back 40 of those over the past year.Currently I weigh 270 and am only 5'1" tall. Yesterday I went to the doctor for a routine check up. i have HTN and asthma. My blood work is completely normal at this point. I asked for a perscription for appetite suppressents. She had offered them to me in the past. She told me no. "It's a bandaid' was her response. She suggested I get lap band surgery.On the way home I cried.I feel like the worlds biggest failure.I have tried to loose weight on my own but I can;t keep it off.I failed.I am scared to get the surgery but I am scared not to.I am stuck.Those of you who have had this surgery would you do it again....are you glad you did it?I really need advice from someone who can understand how I feel.Should I do it??

Thank you all for your quick response.Your support is overwhelming and much appreciated.This is not a decision I am just pondering. I have thought about it for 2 or more years and have done all the research.2 years ago when I went to the weightloss clinic it was in my mind my final attempt to loose weight before surgery. Surgery seems so permanent. I have thought about this for so long. Most of my friends do not face the weight loss battle. I needed reassuance that my feelings are normal.You all have given me that. I am now in the process of finding someone to accept my insurance.Another battle I am afraid.How long does it take form the time you find a doctor have a consultation and then have surgery??I suppose that varies form doctor to Doctor but maybe you al can g ive me a ball park figure.