1st appt with Surgeon next week - What do I say?

[mbomba 0]

This is my first time in blog so please excuse me if I make mistakes. I have Tricare Prime and my PCM referred me to a general surgeon on a base for a meeting. I have been over weight my whole life and I am ready for this. Are there questions I should ask? Things I shouldn't say or ask?

[bandedtigerlily 14]

I also have tricare prime I just basically said id like to have bariatric surgery for my health and quality of life, I said I was ready to commit to it and understood the decision I was making. I honestly didnt have any issues when I went on base, I just said I want to have bariatric surgery for the reasons I just stated and the doc was like ok lets get things started. Im not saying your doc may be that easy but I couldnt see why they wouldn't put a referral in at your request to better your health. If you have any questions plz ask me ill try and help. I have had lap band surgery already here in Oklahoma on friday I have a revision to also have the plication done... I guess it would be no better of a time for me to write out my journey on here to help others like yourself who have tricare!

[mbomba 0]

Thank you so much. These were exacly my thoughts, but I guess I just need to have confirmation. Good luck on your current and future procedures.

[bandedtigerlily 14]

Thank you glad I could help!

[Lela Clark 41]

I also have tricare. My doctor is not on base but out in town. He put in my referral and it was approved. I had my approval before I went to the seminar. Also, I know some tricare regions have you go through a 6 month diet plan with your Dr. Hopefully you don't, as I was very disappointed I had to. Although I did seem to be more prepared as I had longer to get ready for it.

Good luck.

[mbomba 0]

Thanks. I feel more confident now and will update when I see what happens. This is a journey that has just started!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

say hello and nice to meet you!

i also have tricare and so i can relate.

best thing to do is be honest with him and yourself

and get the list of pre op's you need (requirements) and begin

the journey to better health.