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NEWS STORY>>>MILITARY PERSONNEL
NOT A QUESTION>>>JUST FYI! There was a national level news story yesterday. It stated that it is a little known perk of the military...that military personnel can get free surgery...even plastics. This is to keep military surgeons skills honed. I know we are not eligible for the service post-op...but, any of you who are already military....This my be for you. — hooterzgirl75 (posted on July 21, 2004)
July 22, 2004
I appreciate what you are trying to do, I know that you are trying to help
out a AMOS brother or sister. But, it is the news that seem like they
always screw things up on how they report there stories. Ask any military
person, retired or active and they will tell you the same thing, it is not
free. Our country is a FREE country because of our military, and they get
paid so little. We have military personel that have families on food
stamps, and everytime a spouse walks out that door, it could be the last
time. Our military men and women are in Iraq and other counties putting
there lives on the line, and being away from there families, while we set
here in the US and watch stories like the free plastic surgeries, it drives
me nuts, so some military get plastic surgery done, it is by NO MEANS free,
but that was not told in the news. Again, I am sorry that this is a button
that gets me nuts, I know you were only trying to help.
— cindy
July 22, 2004
Hey hon,
My husband's navy, and I just wanted to add my two cents here. Active duty
military do get free medical care, and this is one possible treatment. Any
military member who is overweight goes through what they usually call the
"fatboy program" meaning, unfortunately, that he is ordered to do
extra exercise, and might even eventually get kicked out of the military
due only to his weight, no matter how competent he is! I've always thought
that a bunch of hooey. Particularly with men so dedicated, and with all the
training they put into them, etc., and it's so hard to find qualified
people these days. It's a shame.
Fortunately a few years back they started offering this surgery where the
resources were available, and they've found it's helping them keep in some
of their personnel. I think it's a blessing for anybody who wants this
surgery to have it available for them, but I MUST admit I still have a
twinge of anger that somebody overweight might have to face the decision to
go under the knife or lose their livelihood and chosen dedication. For
those people, I just don't think this is the way this surgery should come
about. But I gotta say, the decision's still in the hands of the patient,
at least!!
Anyway, I just wanted military people to know that it is an option, but
sometimes you have to fight with the system for it, and wrestle with the
fatboy program a long time before getting approved. Even then, it might not
be available in your area, but if you let them know you're willing to
travel, they might get you done at a major military treatment facility
somewhere in your region. The travel/leave time and expense is more than
worth the benefits of this surgery, especially free!
And it's not just for servicemembers. WHile I wouldn't advise marrying a
military guy just to get surgery, :) I gotta say that personally, I'm a
military spouse, and we also enjoy free medical benefits (or reduced fee
insurance, if we choose to go to nonmilitary doctors. This was a godsend to
me, and the main reason why my husband reenlisted last time, to get this
surgery covered and save my life:) I was supposed to have mine done free in
the military hospital, but when they lost their specialist surgeons there,
I was actually approved to go to a fantastic civilian surgeon and ended up
paying I think less than $300 bucks out of pocket. And that only for food
while in hospital (LOL!) a computerized psych test, and a nutrition class
that weren't covered.
Christie, -200
— christied
July 22, 2004
Cindy, lighten up sweetie...the poster is simply trying to pass along info
for those who are in the military or married to a military member or a
military dependent. I was in the military way back when and this was
offered at that time too, to include lipo (which I don't know if its
included anymore...). I had an active duty friend of mine who had lipo on
her thighs... Most military members are in decent shape so the primary
users of this are the spouses/dependents. The board certified plastic
surgeons at military hospitals have to keep their skills honed, but I know
that they only did plastics as electives when they had time, and not all
military hospitals have plastic surgeons. Worth looking into though.
— Cindy R.
July 23, 2004
Hi Cindy #1 - I have to agree with Cindy #2. I don't think the original
poster meant anything negative but was just offering some info that I think
is WONDERFUL! I'm happy for my tax dollars to be spent on those who
protect our freedoms and their families too. I think she has done a
service by providing this info to members of the military and their
families who might be on this website. I hope I didn't offend anyone.
Best wishes!
— ronascott
July 23, 2004
i know a guy in the miliary in canada who got a sex change done for free
— Lyn S.
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