Trying to get a VSG, Help!!!!

[Lizbeth 16]

Hello All,

Any info will be helpful.......I am the spouse of an active duty soldier. I am trying to get a VSG at an MTF. The issue is I do not see an on post doctor and my MTF does not do bariatric surgery. I have found an MTF 4hrs away that does the surgery my civilian PCM is on board, I am having an issue getting approval for the MTF. My PCM sent a referral to Tricare and it was denied, she has sent it a second time and hasn't gotten an answer back yet. So my ? is has anyone else had this issue and how do I go about getting this done? Please Help.

[Finding MeMe 204]

Have you considered calling tri-care yourself and asking them what the critea is. If you meet the critea then they should approve it. If there is a military nearby that could do the surgery it should be as simple as going to that facility.