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Hi everyone,

The first time I ever heard of vsg was approximately one month ago. First by my cousin who I had not seen in two years, then by a co-worker who I just happen to work with on a special project. Each lady just described their wls as the "sleeve". I had no idea what that was but I was very determined to see if the "sleeve" could help me out on my journey.

This site has been such a blessing for me. You all have given me so much information. To start just learning about the procedure, then the process regarding specific insurance issues, then a timeline.... I can go on and on. I have to say from learning about this wls procedure one month ago I have a consultation scheduled on April 16th at Fort Gordon with Dr. Choi. All because of you. Without the guidance that I have received from this site I would still be wishing and waiting for my insurance to pay for this procedure. But ha, the power of verticalsleevetalk! Thank you so much and continue to post. Each and every post really is a blessing.

Once I complete my consultation I will be back to give you an update.

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If you have Tricare and have the procedure done at a Military Treatment Facility (Fort Gordon is one) then it is "covered". Technically it isn't even billed to Tricare I was told at my Fort Bragg (military treatment facility) bariatric surgery consult meeting.

Tricare Prime does not cover the procedure in a civilian center (it does cover RNY)- so there is some mis-understnading about this.

Congrats on booking your consult!!!

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Hi I am also having the sleeve done at Fort Gordon. I'm having surgery this month. Feel free to pm me with any questions you may have.

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Whoops I meant I'm having surgery next month. I keep thinking it's April already. ????

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Please ladies keep us updated on your process and progress. I just completed my labs @ Portsmouth Naval Hospital. I now have to see the residence shrink and nutritionist . Then I will be scheduled for the surgery . I am nervous and excited .

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Tricare doesn't cover the sleeve (sorry)

Tricare does cover the sleeve outside of base. I havr triwest and im going through approval

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Tricare doesn't cover the sleeve (sorry)

Yes tricare do I'm tricare prime to and I'm getting the sleeve done

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Yes tricare do I'm tricare prime to and I'm getting the sleeve done

They do. I am gettine it done as well.

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They do. I am gettine it done as well.

I looked it up, it's not a procedure they cover. I had to get rid of tricare to get it done

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I looked it up' date=' it's not a procedure they cover. I had to get rid of tricare to get it done[/quote']

Yes tricare Do I'm getting my surgery Done on the 5th from my understanding it is only covered at a military Facility not an outside network.

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That's obviously correct. I attempted to get it done off site. They covered the lap band and the bypass. But not the sleeve

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That's obviously correct. I attempted to get it done off site. They covered the lap band and the bypass. But not the sleeve

But if u jus fins a military hospital u can get it done

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