Decision made for me...

Dec 10, 2010

Well, after all of my research I haven't found one person that had the VSG approved by Tricare to be done by a civilian doctor. I can have it done at the MTF, but my husband doesn't feel comfortable with me seeing Military docs. I really would feel more comfortable having the VSG, but it looks like I might have to get the RNY. My insurance doesn't cover the DS or the VSG, it WILL cover the Adjustable Gastric Banding and the RNY-GP. I really liked everything that I learned about the VSG, really, but maybe this was meant to be. I absolutely CAN be a volume eater, but I tend to graze because I feel hungry ALL the time. I do NOT have a problem going to the gym or for walks, and actually enjoy working out. I have started to hurt lately, though. It hurts when I sleep in one position for too long, it hurts when I sit for too long, it hurts when I stand for too long, it just hurts and this is BS! I also recently had to start medication because of edema all over my body...but especially my legs. They were like those tempurpedic matresses...my fingerprint would just stay for a while. Sooo, it looks like I'm going to be getting the RNY. I will know for sure by Tuesday of this week. Wednesday I have my appointment with the NUT, and if I am going to have to change procedures, I will be able to tell them then. We shall see.

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