im actually waiting to hear from TRICARE STANDARD as we speak ... they got everything by fax last thursday ... ive been so worried sick about whether ill be approved or not. im actually going for the gastric bypass. im 22, weigh 380 ibs, i have high blood pressure, border line diabetic, hyper cholesterol and i retain fluid ... all of these are pretty serious for a 22 year old ... i hope they approve me ... my scheduled date (unless denied) is november 19th ... :thumbup: plus ive also had problems with my joints swelling bc of my obesity