Hey Ladies...I am also a tricare baby. I am a soon to be ex army wife. My tricare process was so easy...all I had to do was go to the seminar and wrire tricare a letter. Nothing else. I was approved in 3 days and had my surgery right away. A very easy easy process for me! I am lovin my band, and know I made the best decision of my life!! Good Luck!!:biggrin: