PLICation woes

[carlak 59]

Ok another road block! Ive been trying to get Tricare approval since August. I finally feel like I have a chance of an approval. Today I called my surgeons office only to be told that the hospital is on a hiatus (due to paperwork???) an they are only doing lapband WITHOUT plication. I am confused. I was told by the same office initially that I needed both, now after reading a researching I want both. No one could tell me how long this paperwork hiatus would take. Im afraid if I don't get it done ASAP after approval (hoping) that with all the insurance cuts I may never get it. Any advise is appreciated.

[bar2373 138]

Can you seek another surgeon and hospital?

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

Ok another road block! Ive been trying to get Tricare approval since August. I finally feel like I have a chance of an approval. Today I called my surgeons office only to be told that the hospital is on a hiatus (due to paperwork???) an they are only doing lapband WITHOUT plication. I am confused. I was told by the same office initially that I needed both, now after reading a researching I want both. No one could tell me how long this paperwork hiatus would take. Im afraid if I don't get it done ASAP after approval (hoping) that with all the insurance cuts I may never get it. Any advise is appreciated.

you dont have to the plication to be successful and lose weight

some have it and do well and some dont

means nothing unless its used properly

focus on getting the band and following the dr's instructions and get healthy

could not respond to your email from work as we left early today