mrskotz8

Hello! My name is Joanna and I am at the early stages of Lap band approval. I just got approved for the initial appointments today. I just have a question about the qualifications for Tricare. My current weight is 273. Im 5'5 so my ideal weight range according to metlife chart is 127-141 for medium frame. Does that mean I atleast have to be 254 (127x2) to qualify for the 200% or will they do the make it 282 (141x2). Sorry if im confusing. I think im reading too much into things and confusing myself! Any help would be appreciated! thanks :smile:

Thanks to all the responses. Yes I know that its either 100 pounds over with 1 comorbiditie or 200% overweight. As far as comorbidities go, if I have any, I dont know about them. I dont go to the dr much therefore even if I did have them, I dont have them documented so im shooting for the 200%. I would shoot for hypertension because every time I go to the dr they mention something about it but this last time when I went to get the referral, it was 110/70 (go figure). I have my consult on June 29 so I guess i'll wait and see what the surgeon says.

So I have to be atleast 282 to qualify for the 200%? I might not have to gain more than 5 pounds. Im 273 on my scale...on a dr's scale im closer to 280