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I received my referral from my pcm today. I thought he was sending the referral to tricare but he sent it to the operating surgeon and told me the surgeon's nurse will contact me in 5 days. Is anyone familiar with the Tricare process to let me know if this means I'm approved or will I have to get approval from the surgeon.

I have my appointment with my pcm on Oct. 10th. I have attempted weight watchers and welbutrin without success and mycomorbid issues are depression and fibromyalgia with a BMI of 41.1. I also recently had a mass discovered on my ovary which is why I'm waiting until the 10th so we can discuss the results of the pelvic ultrasound. I'm anxious to know how the process works to get the referral for the surgeon. I'm at Ft. Campbell and the surgeon is on post but I worry the mass may not allow me to have the lapband procedure. I'm really interested in other folks experiences. Thanks

Thanks for the feedback. Seems to be case by case with Tricare, seems my complication can expedite or delay the process depending on my doctor.

I'm an army wife at ft. campbell but i am just beginning the referral process. i have an appointment next month in blue clinic. I'm really interested in hearing an update of your experience.