Well I have tricare and their requirements are crazy! The way I see it I'm obese and need help! Just help me already. But no can do. I looked at self pay and the cheapest was 13,000. Well I just don't have that kind of money. So I gave up the thought of getting banded. 2 months later I seen where they opened up a bariatric program here at fort Knox. Hmmm I applied and now have a surgery date of July 10, 2012!!!! never give up god always finds a way. 220 lbs good bye!