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Hello,

My name is Tammy Bomar. I am 37 years old and have been diagnoised with Lupus and Fibromyalgia. I am curious about the Lap Band because I am currently 222 lbs and 5'6, We have tricare insurance and just curious if some one can kinda guide me on getting approved....Please help!!!

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To start the process you want to call your insurance company to make sure that they cover bariatric surgery. From there they will tell you what type of criteria you have to meet; ie a certain BMI, comorbidities, etc.

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I have fibro too! I am hoping this weight loss will help it. Good luck!

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Hi,

I also have fibro and my Rheumatologist got me through to my lapband dr.Within 2 months i had a surgery date which is the 30th this month.My dr has also put in through on medicare in Australia all i had to pay was $1000.The dr's are hoping this will lessen my overall pain as im in pain basically everyday and taking every pain killer under the sun.Which is not good when i have 2 year old.

I wish u the best of luck and keep u informed if it helps me.

Good Luck:thumbup:

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