Amber W. 37

I'm interested to know as well. I'm in the same boast. Just starting the process and I am Tricare Prime West region. I'm attending the info session next month.

Thank you that is very helpful advice. I've made an appointment to have a full physical with my doctor and I will discuss further testing.

So I'm just starting the process of trying to get approved and I'm concerned I may get denied. My current BMI is 38 and per my insurance requirements a BMI under 40 requires one comorbidity. I do have degenerative disks and other issues in my back and had Gestational Diabetes while pregnant but as far as I know I'm not currently diabetic. I don't know about high cholesterol or sleep apnea but I know my blood pressure is fine. For those that have been through the process and have has similar circumstances what was the outcome? Does the doctor give a full medical workup while you are going through the process to quick for some of these other conditions? It's definitely possible I have co-morbid conditions I am unaware of.

Hi There, I'm in the very beginning stages of trying to get approved for surgery and also have Tri-Care Prime. I'm hoping to get approved but I'm a little worried because my BMI is currently 37. I have back issues which I'm hoping will qualify as a co-morbidity but I have yet to get a straight answer on that. How soon in the process do they run your case through insurance and let you know if you were approved? I just don't want to go through the process only for the big let down at the end. I would love to know more details about your experience and any advice or insight into my situation.