Ahoy from El Paso!

[RubyTuesday 0]

Hi all! My name is Ruby and I'm pretty new to this joint. I have just begun from Lap-band journey, and am way beyond excited about the prospect about being healthy again! I have a few questions for you experienced individuals, and especially those with Tricare/Tricare Prime.

Currently, my weight is fluctuating around 245, I am 5'6" and have high cholesterol, blood pressure between 137/89 (lowest) and 154/99 (highest), joint pain preventing me from exercising rigorously, and had my gallbladder removed do to cholecystitis (does that count after it's been removed??) brought on by obesity. Do these sound like co-morbids that'll qualify? Do my stats sound like a good chance of being approved? I've read the standards but want to hear -experience- hehe.

And just to let yall know how early I am in this whole thing- I'm still waiting on a referral to see a surgeon. Gotta love William Beaumont and the chief of surgery taking 5 business days to review the request before sending it on to Tricare.

Anywho, ANY advice/info would be awesome. Thanks and God bless!

-Ruby :biggrin:

[ThePoolGirl 1]

Ahoy! Just wanted to say hello and welcome. I don't have any TriCare info though :biggrin:. You'll get lots of help and support from this forum. The people are great and I know someone will respond to your post soon.

TPG

[RubyTuesday 0]

ahw thanks If you have any pointers that would be great too! I have tricare so that's helpful, but ANY info would be wonderful. what do you think about my chances??