I am trying to have my surgery done at a MTF and I would like to know the cost associated with this procedure??? I am in Atlanta and I have tried the process with a civilian doctor, however, TriCare did not approve- so, I am taking the MTF route- just wanted to know how expensive this can get; also, I spent money on a psych eval,  and nutrition eval- is all of this necessary with the MTF process??

Please respond asap.

I had RNY on Nov 4th, 2008 and am currently down 69lbs. I do have PCOS, high cholesterol and HBP but had regular periods with luteal phase defect. (Most cycles were around 35 days but the post ovulation phast we 10 days or less) My hormone levels post ovulation were extremely low. Mr. Dr. was amazed that I was ovulating at all, but clearly my eggs were of poor quality. Miscarried once before I was diagnosed.  I was able to carry to full term a healthy boy in June of 2007 with the aid of some clomid, HCG and progesterone. Prior to RNY I was taking progesterone for PMS symptoms as well as metformin for the IR and Metoprolol for the HBP. I had my annual physical with my OBGYN in late January 2009 (just a few weeks ago) and without medication my BP was normal (130/80), my fasting glucose was 87, my lipid panel was perfect with the overall down 30 points to 198, and my  most recent cycle at that time was a "normal" 28 days with no ovulation pain or PMS symptoms. I had blood drawn to test hormone levels (progesterone & estrogen) again yesterday, we'll see how they are.
 
I won't begin to compare sugeries because I am admittidly not educated in them all. I opted for RNY based solely on the amount of weight I needed to lose and the procedures my insurance would cover. Just sharing my experience with you. I still have a considerable amount of weight to lose but even at this early stage the surgery has made a remarkable difference in my life and my health. Good luck!

I have a lap band.

Just wondering how many of us had Lapband.  When reviewing all the post seems like there are few of us out there. 

 I am not sure what my doctor calls this, but I just found out. I have an excess layer in my uterus causing me to have abnormal bleeding and PAINFUL cramps. Anyhow I am on hormone therapy treatment I am hoping this works. Been on my cycle for about a month and a week, not fun! LOL! But just trying to get through it all with a smile as best as I can:)

I was just wondering if there are any other women that have the same thing I do.