I'm Approved!!!

[webenchantressd 0]

Hi Everyone, I am fairly new to the forum, and I wanted to tell everyone that I am approved with Tricare! Looks like my date is 5/23!

[new_jewel 1]

congratulations thats a great time to be banded...with the 3 day weekend (memorial day) coming up

[MSG's_SGM 0]

Way to go! Are you Tricare North? I am getting banded in Richmond, VA., but not until May 29th.

[toinette1953 1]

Congrats to all of you with Tricare. I am with Tricare South and am approved. My surgery is May 1st-Dr. Michel Stephan in Mesquite, TX. This has been a wait! Waiting on Tricare to come around and I am so glad that they did. Took only two days to approve me.

[webenchantressd 0]

I am TriWest, and I can't get over how easy this whole process has been.

On March 3rd, I told my family doctor that I was thinking about doing the Lap Band... she started the ball rolling for me. Also, I guess I should mention that she is my PCM, but an "off base" doctor. Had I said I wanted this on base I would of got a total different reaction.

On 3/17, I had my nutrition class.

On 3/27 I had my psyc eval.

On 3/31, I went to a support group, met other people with the band, and made up my mind I was going to do it.

On 4/16, I met Dr. Sufficool, who will be preforming my surgery. He seems great, and everyone I met at the support group loves him.

On 4/18, I had my physical (ekg, blood work and a chest xray).

On 4/24, my request was sent to Tricare.

TODAY (4/26), I got the approval email!!!

..and back on the 16th they penciled me in for 5/23 since I had specifically asked for it, and so far that is my surgery date.

I never thought this process would be so easy. I am a little scared, but looking forward to it. :smile2:

[Divamom 1]

I'm so excited Triwest has approved my surgery. I did all the tests ahead of time on Travis AFB, psych eval and everything. So all I was waiting on was Tricare to come through for me and they finally did. 2 years ago I was a week out from surgery and they denined me of course because it wasn't an approved surgery. But now all I have to do is call my civilian Doc on Monday and schedule. I almost can't believe it's finally going to happen.

I'm also happy for all you others out there getting approved.

Take Care

[webenchantressd 0]

Divamom,

Congratulations!

[webenchantressd 0]

I've heard conflicting things... like they only pay for fills for up to 12 months after the surgery? Anyone have any more info?