Experience at a MTF?

 Would anybody care to share their experience going through the bariatric pathway at a military treatment facility?  I start my journey on October 9th with a 6 hour class/orientation.  Would love to know what to expect.  Thanks!

While it seemed daunting at first, the process was actually relatively painless.

I had to, of course, first meet the TriCare requirements for weight loss surgery, and then I had to have a psyche exam, meet with a nutritionist, provide a diet history, and then had some blood tests performed.

Because I also have a very slight heart arrhythmia, I also had to meet with my cardiologist and get his buy in, which he was more than pleased to give.

I believe it took me less than two weeks to get everything in order for surgery.

Once my packet was submitted to TriCare, approval took less than a week.

Good luck!!!