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TillieS, I tried the MOVE program twice. They are only about eating less and exercising more, which the VA itself says does not work for someone as fat as I am. Morbidly obese patients (i.e., those with BMI greater than 40) do not usually achieve substantial weight loss as a result of...

My BMI is about 48 AND I have HBP, diabetes, sleep apnea and arthritis in my knees so I have all that covered.

Does that mean if I get my surgery, coffee is out? For how long/

Wishing you well!!!!!

Cheyenne, I have written to the VA for that info, should hear back this week. Today I am going to the patient advocates office to file a complaint against the hospital for only treating my obesity in a way that even they say is ineffective and refusing to even discuss the treatment that they say...

That's just the way it is with the VA. A lot of vets have it way worse than me.

Kim, The big problem is this surgery is not performed at the hospital in Salt Lake City. They would have to pay for a local hospital to do it or send me to another state. I feel they are giving me the run around to not have to do either. I found the following in online VA documents. WEIGHT...

TillieS, I'll have to go through a Dr to get a consult but the surgical dept is who turned me down for an interview last year. Will try with my weight loss Dr Tue.

The one in Salt LAke is the only full hospital in the state. I get excellent service there except for this one thing.

TillieS, I am the veteran and get complete, free health care. The pre-op, surgery and follow-up would be completely free. My only problem is I can't get anyone to talk to me about it. Last year a Dr gave me a consult with the surgery team but a nurse called my up the next day and told me the apt...

Ralph, I am going to contact a center that did the surgery on one of the local TV personalities to see if they offer informational seminars. I also plan to be a thorn in the side of the VA until I get some answers. I'm not sure if I even want the surgery or if I am medically qualified but I'll...

Cheyenne, I have coverage from the VA so I would not be eligible for the ACA but I will check into other centers for info. Thank you!

I have been trying to get information from the VA about bariatric surgery off and on now for over 2 years. I have been lied to, given misleading information and stalled all of this time. I am 61 years old, 330 lbs and have a BMI just short of super morbidly obese and yet I can't even get the VA...