Question:
Can you tell me about your WLS in a military hospital?

I know there are a few military hospital's that will do WLS. Can you tell me about your experience including getting approved, wait lists and after care if you live far from the hospital? Thank you.    — nelbelle (posted on February 20, 2003)

February 20, 2003
I can tell you I had my surgery done in a VA hospital. Not exactly military but close enough. It went really well, the chief of surgery is extremly knowledgable about rny so I had no fears. Also, the VA I went to is the only one in our region that does them so they had geared up (bed, training, equipment etc for obese patients) I was confortable and quit at ease with the entire nursing staff (well there is always that one nurse that will make you miserable) and physicians/surgeons, they did an excellent job. I felt more precautions were taken because VA's are also teaching facilities so I had about 5 surgeons on rounds that would check in on me at all times of the day. Overkill on the treatment, but I loved it. Also being a women in a mostly male facility was fun too.
   — Jeana S.

February 20, 2003
I had mine done at a military hospital. I couldn't ask for better care. I love my doctors, the nurses, the hospital, everything. I live about 40 minutes away from the hospital. You can read my profile for more info, if you'd like. :)
   — Diana L.