Missouri? Tricare?

[ashly200423 8]

Anyone in missouri and have tricare west?

[Bring It On 55]

I am Kentucky. Tricare North.

[ashly200423 8]

Cool! I started the process in August.Doctor said he was going to be submit my paperwork next month for approval. Tricare is saying 3-6 month supervised diet. It was up to doctor on what he wanted to do. I'm just nervous about getting approved. I have a BMI of 45 with hypertension and sleep apnea. I've heard tricare doing 6 months,but i've heard of people getting approved at 3 months. I just hope im the one that gets approved at 3 months,im really excited to get the surgery done.

[Bring It On 55]

I just don't understand why all the difference in the regions! I was approved in 3 weeks. My doctor required a 2 week liquid diet, of which I didn't have to participate in because my BMI was 35.2. I barely made the cutoff for the surgery. I have 1 co-morbidity - Diabetes. The only thing Tri-care asked for was for me to have a pulmonary function test. I had never had any problems with my lungs, so I thought that a little strange. Anyway, I had my RNY on 9/11. Hope you get feedback early so you can get your party started soon. Be prepared - this is not an easy road by any means. I watched all kinds of videos on utube and read up on my surgery on here and other places, but NOTHING prepared me for the life change that I have experienced. Take everything they tell you seriously, and don't think it won't apply to you, because it probably will. Good Luck!!

[HappygoSusan 296]

I'm in Colorado. Tricare west, however I used a MTF so the approval process is different. I was able to get the sleeve at the MTF, whereas I don't believe that is an option going through a civilian surgeon.

Susan

[ashly200423 8]

I've been researching it for awhile now. I've look at a few utube videos as well. I'm confident that I'm mentally ready to do this. It's just a waiting game. I'm just ready to be healthy person n have tons of energy for my kids.

[ashly200423 8]

I wanted to get the sleeve done but it isn't covered by civilian doctors

[HappygoSusan 296]

I was initially referred off post to a civilian doctor, so I called general surgery on our post to find out why, they reviewed my info and took over my referral. I have been very happy with the results.

Susan

[ashly200423 8]

The base we are stationed at refers out for everything lol I'm not even sure where the next closest mtf is

[HappygoSusan 296]

That's a shame. I was so excited to find out they had a bariatric program here on Ft Carson. I hope all goes smoothly for you as you work towards approval

Susan