Tricare Prime South Approval..........but Madatory 1 Overnight Stay?

[candtwalker 46]

Anyone ever heard of this? Lapband procedures are usually done as a same day surgery. But my insurance wants me to stay overnight.

[SageTracey 608]

Plenty of people stay overnight. It depends on your surgeon and your hospital. Mine was overnight and I was very pleased to have the pain relief, oxygen and assistance of the nursing staff!

[YngGram 73]

I am also TriCare. Overnight was required for me and I am very glad it was. I was able to sleep, not only because I was comfortable, but because I didn't have to worry about possible problems during the night.

[lorabeth 10]

That is funny, I am also Tricare and I was in and out! Funny how it is different! I am tricare prime remote (Alaska), so we are part of Tricare West.

[Buffalogyrl 17]

I m self pay in the DC metro area and I have to stay overnite, despite my attempts to convince the doc that I don't need to. My doc makes u do a swallow test and an X-ray the next morning to make sure all is well

[justathing2me 146]

My surgeon told me that I would be staying overnight too! However, I think it's his personal preference, not an insurance requirement.

[banded-Moroccan 4]

I stayed overnight too - doesn't hurt! My doctor said it's good in order to avoid any complications!

[yvonne74 73]

I have Tricare Prime South and I was required an overnight stay. I also got a surprise bill from them as well. Tricare did NOT cover the whole procedure. I owe over $4 thousand and wasn't expecting it either a bill either.