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Topic: RE: OMG a place for military????
Lol! I reckon so! I haven't ever been to Campbell. Bragg sucks! I would take Benning over here anyday :) I haven't had my surgery yet but hoping for June/July
Topic: RE: OMG a place for military????
well took a long time huh? Well guess we are a well kept secret......LMAO
FT Campbell here and had y surgery 1.5 years ago. seems like a lifetime
FT Campbell here and had y surgery 1.5 years ago. seems like a lifetime
Topic: RE: Thinking about joining the Army, Had LAP-Band surgery.
I just contacted a recruiter not long ago and they said it has to be REMOVED and out for at least 6 months. I think it is STUPID because if its not filled it isn't doing anything. I would contact a local recruiter that is willing to work with you because you can go to MEPS and they CAN get a waiver. It just depends who you get cause most are LAZY. Good luck! :)
Topic: RE: lapband fills and Army
I went to see Dr. Hamiliton in 2007 and was told that Tricare didn't pay for lapband, that is incorrect information. In January 2007 Tricare stated covering lapband but it is not highly publicized because the cost of having to do fills and other maintenance. I did not have the surgery because Tricare declined to pay for my RNY and my PCM told me to wait for the lapband, a year later I found out that lapband was covered at the time of my denial and the PCM was unaware and Tallgrass was also.
I am currently being considered for RNY in WA, Madigan says the military and several practioners are also starting to move away from the band because they are starting to see issues with the band surving post surgery after a few years.
Don't give up and look on the tricare website for accurate information. Good Luck!
I am currently being considered for RNY in WA, Madigan says the military and several practioners are also starting to move away from the band because they are starting to see issues with the band surving post surgery after a few years.
Don't give up and look on the tricare website for accurate information. Good Luck!
Topic: RE: Tricare Prime Remote and Gastric Bypass
Thanks you for responding. Yes I did get all of my answers and had my lap RNY done on 15 Dec.
My goal 135; current 132; pre-op highest 285; I have lost more than I weigh... I 
my RNY!
Full TT w/ muscle repair 2/14/12 best valentines gift ever!
my RNY! Full TT w/ muscle repair 2/14/12 best valentines gift ever!
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on 2/8/09 2:34 am
on 2/8/09 2:34 am
Topic: Army Nursing Corps
I'm currently getting my RN. I plan to go into the nursing corp as an officer. I'm also scheduled for VSG. Is that something that disqualifies you to be enlisted?
Does the army pull all of your medical records?
Does the army pull all of your medical records?
Topic: Thinking about joining the Army, Had LAP-Band surgery.
Hi all,
Dont look at my ticker LOL. I havent updated it. I had the Lap Band put in me late August 2008, and currently lost close to 70 lbs. I have about 80 more lbs to go to make weight for Army service.
I always wanted to attempt to get into OCS for the Army. Now that I'm going to the gym on a daily basis, and seeting my strength and endurance increase, I'm thinking that this might be a possibility, but I cant seem to find a solid answer if the LAP-Band is a PDQ, even if its completely unfilled and there is no restriction.
Does anyone have any information on this?
Kindest Regards,
Rob
Dont look at my ticker LOL. I havent updated it. I had the Lap Band put in me late August 2008, and currently lost close to 70 lbs. I have about 80 more lbs to go to make weight for Army service.
I always wanted to attempt to get into OCS for the Army. Now that I'm going to the gym on a daily basis, and seeting my strength and endurance increase, I'm thinking that this might be a possibility, but I cant seem to find a solid answer if the LAP-Band is a PDQ, even if its completely unfilled and there is no restriction.
Does anyone have any information on this?
Kindest Regards,
Rob
Topic: RE: Tricare Prime Remote and Gastric Bypass
I am sure you already got your answers but, Tricare is very easy to authorize these procedures. Call them and ask who is a network provider for you in your area that does the surgery. Because you are prime, you need to make sure and get referrals before ANY appointments.
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