New to this message board, well everything really.

Just wanted to say hi to everyone and let ya know I was reading messages. I am in Fort Polk, Louisiana. I had my appt with my pcm about two weeks ago I guess and he said he'd put in for my consult cause he thought I was a good candidate since I was 30 yrs old, 100lbs overweight, had degenerative arthitis in my knees and PVNS in my left knee(with five knee surgeries and counting & I'll be having a knee replacement before to long). I asked him while I was there how long before he thought I would beable to get my surgery because hubby was leaving for deployment in Jan of 06 and he said I'd have my surgery well before then. My pcm also said that I would get my surgery one of three ways either here at BJACH, or referred out or at Fort Worth. He called me back at 7:30 that night to ask when the last time I had a thyroid checked and he found that I had it checked in Sept of 04 in my records while he was talking, so he said I wouldn't need another. He did say that the surgeons office would be calling before to long cause they also said I was a good candidate and it looked like I was having surgery here. This past monday (6-20-05) they called and I have my consult July 14th 05. So that's where I'm at with everything. Someone did tell me about a month ago that there was a loooong waiting list but nobody in the offices of BJACH has told me that yet so I'm anxious to find that out. Have a blessed day! Nicola

Nicola, I just wanted to say Welcome!! It sounds like you are well on your way to having surgery. You will have to let us all know when you have your surgery date. I can't give you any info on surgeries where you are, sorry!! Okay just wanted to say hello!! Have a great day!! Becky P.

Hi Nicola, Welcome to the board and good luck with getting your surgery scheduled and approved! Some Army bariatric programs work great and others have a few kinks. My best advice is to stay on top of them, call everyday, make sure they know you are waiting! LOL! That is what I eventually had to do (after I spent 2 years on a wait list). HOwz the weather out there?! Bet it's bloom'n humid there right now! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/173/146 BMI- 44.1/29.7/25 Height- 5'4" Total Weight Loss: -84 lbs. Surgery Date- 1/19/05 Visit my OH profile or stop by My Weight Loss Journey Website at: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney