SugarGrl

I'll probably speak with them next week (they are in another town). The Tech that handels the insurance and put my package together said they do tricare all the time. I asked because I keep hearing on these forums that it would not be approved. They said no prob, they do it all the time. As a matter of fact 3 of my friends have already had it done.

Is it already approved or did your doctor just say to you it wouldn't be a problem? If it is already approved can you find out what code they used?

I'm in Abilene working pre-op requirements so I can be sleeved in Ft Worth.

Anyone from Texas...I'm south of Fort Worth.

I told my immediate boss who is probably a size 2 and she was so happy for me!! She told me she just wants me well! I was estatic with her support! Love Ya Boss!!

thank you so much for your opinion!! being in the medical field, it is difficult to have any privacy these days and i have been only been with the company since May of 2010. I am hoping it will all turnout ok.

thanks again.

I have tricare prime and I'm getting it approved. I have a PCM at an Air Force base who has referred me to a civilian surgeon. He says no prob!

I'm at the very beginning of my journey to a possible VSG. My husband is active duty Army and we have Tricare Prime insurance. The Tricare website says that they cover gastric bypass, gastric stapling and gastroplasty to include vertical banded gastroplasty and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (Lap-Band surgery). Would I be correct in assuming that VSG would be the same as vertical banded gastroplasty or gastric stapling??

I have yet to contact my PCM and discuss referral options in my area, so I'm literally at the VERY BEGINNING, but I thought this would be a good place to start asking questions.

Thanks in advance!