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They just keep denying me.

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Hi Carla, I'm Carla too!

I have Tricare Prime South. I had no issues getting approved. But different regions have different provisions.

Taking it one day at a time.

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Hi ladies, I also have tricare south. My Dr. Is sending my paperwork in on Monday or Tues as long as I do not need any additional testing, I am just praying everything will go smoothly! For Carla #1 why so they keep denying you and what region are you in. For Carla #2, what state are u in and how long did it take for your approval to come through?

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I am in Texas.

After I had my nutrition consult and my psych eval, it only took 10 days to get approval from Tricare.

Total time from 1st doctor visit to surgery was 3 months.

Taking it one day at a time.

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hi Carla. may I ask you what your bmi is? Im right on the fence. I have no co morbities. I can either give up, keep trying or gain weight. any advise appreciated

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:) That sounds great, my paperwork will be getting sent in for APPROVAL next week! The lady in charge of the finance and insurance dept at the hospital said that Tri-Care usually gets back with the approval/denial in 72 hrs or so! I am hoping this is the case for me! I am so tired of jumping through hoops and just waiting to get on the band-wagon!!!

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hi Carla. may I ask you what your bmi is? Im right on the fence. I have no co morbities. I can either give up' date=' keep trying or gain weight. any advise appreciated[/quote']

My BMI was 41.5 at my first consult 39.9 on surgery day, also with no co-morbidities.

Have faith and keep trying.

Taking it one day at a time.

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Should I personally appeal or let the surgeons office

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Are you in the South Region?

I know you said you were on the fence with your BMI, but are you at least 40?

Taking it one day at a time.

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I'm around 39

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Does anyone have TRICARE SOUTH??????

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I do, we are staationed at Ft. Benning GA

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I do' date=' we are staationed at Ft. Benning GA[/quote']

Did you have any trouble getting approval and can you offer any advice

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I am in Texas.

After I had my nutrition consult and my psych eval' date=' it only took 10 days to get approval from Tricare.

Total time from 1st doctor visit to surgery was 3 months.

Taking it one day at a time.[/quote']

With what Bmi

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