vanessa_evans21
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3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary vanessa_evans21!
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My Tricare experiance was very quick. The only reason why it took as long as it did was because my surgeon has a busy schedule. It took from referral to approval, maybe 1 month.
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Hi Vanessa,
Sorry I haven't gotten back to you before now, but I live where hurricane Ike came through and to be honest the lapband forum isn't at the top of my priority list. : )
To be honest with you in regards to Tricare it was unbelievably fast. I went to the consulation (paid that amount $75) myself. Then within 3 weeks I was approved and had my surgery scheduled. I could have had it earlier, but we had a vacation planned and I had to push it back. It was pretty amazing how quickly it went. I do think it makes a difference if you have Tricare South or whatever region you're in, but South was a breeze. Good luck!
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Hi vanessa i have tri-care prime also. It took me may 3mths to get appoved. Once you take with the dr and he submit all the paper work it could be from 2weeks to a month.
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I am 5' 9 283 pounds, I have high blood pressure and my BMI is 43. So can I set an appointment with her now or do i need to wait until I see the general surgeon?
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Thank you. I am glad to meet someone on here that will be having it at the same place. I am really anxious to get the process started. My BMI is 43. I just hope through everything I get approved. My husband used to work at Balboa. How was the psycological evaluation? What was the reason for loosing 10 pounds? Did you have to do group meetings. Sorry for all of the questions. LOL I have a new San Diego:thumbup: Lap Band buddy.
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Thank you both of your post really helped. I also have Tricare prime West If all goes well I will be having my surgery at Balboa Navy medical center in San Diego CA
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I have Tricare Prime and I was wondering if anyone who has the same insurance can tell me about the approval process with the. I just had my first referal appointment today with my Primary. :grouphug:
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Can someone tell me how long the process is leading up to surgery
vanessa_evans21 replied to vanessa_evans21's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thank you for the reply, I am insured through Tricare Prime. I just hope it doesnt take to long. Have a blessed night.:grouphug: -
Hi I seen in a post that you have you surgery date through Tricare. I had my first referal appointment with my doctor to day. I was told I will recieve a call from surgery in a few days. Can you tell me what your process has been like with Tricare and how long everything has taken. Thanks for your time. Good luck on your journey
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Can someone tell me how long the process is leading up to surgery
vanessa_evans21 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am new with this whole thing. I had my very first appointment today with my Primary doc, I am 21, my BMI is 42 and I am 5'9 283 pounds. She said someone from surgery would be calling me this week to move further along. I am interested in knowing how long everything will take up to my actual surgery date. I hope not to long. :grouphug:
