Jennifer_

Hi I have Tricare Prime and I live in PA. Once all my stuff was submitted to Tricare it took less than a week, they did call my Dr once for further info, and then they called me once to ask about diet history... two days later I was approved! Good luck to you and your Mom, your lucky to be doing this together!

Hi I'm Jennifer, I had my LAP-BAND® surgery on Dec. 9, 2009. I feel great and am loosing weight as we chat! I have Tricare Prime insurance and they paid 100% for my surgery. My Doctor is Dr. Yuan in PA. I visited this chat thread many times in the past to read other peoples questions and got answers. I'm ready to introduce myself and share my journey!:w00t:

Hi Airforce Wife, I'm Jenn a Navy wife. I was band on dec 9, 2009. I have Tricare Prime and they paid for everything except my Nutrition consult. and optifast diet. total I paid $200 total- They are great. I would like to comment on your question about telling people. I say keep it quiet if you can. I live close by to many family members and they all know I had it. I feel so much presure to loose weight FAST. They all ask me "how much have you lost?" every time I see them. I hate it. I am 5'7" and started at 264, I am at 230 five weeks post-op. I feel great about my weight, but people just think you have this and poof your skinny.