AZArmyWife36

Hi! I went ahead and did my appeal on my PCOS and Asthma. I talked about my childhood and having to grow up being overweight. I also included some editorials on why bariatric surgery is helpful in PCOS and Asthma. Also, talked about my parents and their ailments. I checked Triwest and it shows Pending Review. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will be approved. If you like I can email you some appeal letters that were sent to me. Just let me know. Best of luck!

Hi! I'm so sorry they denied you. I immediately called in and found out that customer service could not give me the answer. I had to wait for the letter in the mail. I did send my appeal last week and as of now have not had any response. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Make sure to appeal it. If mine does go through this time I'll let you know. Good Luck!

Thanks so much! My email is cafe15@yahoo.com! Have a GREAT Monday!

Hi! I was denied by Tricare as well. I'm not sure on what I really need to do for the appeal. Did you write a letter yourself or did your PCM provide you with one? I'm not 100 overweight but I do have asthma, PCOS and high blood pressure. Though I'm not being treated for the high blood pressure. Any information is greatly appreciated! Thanks so much! Brenda

Thanks soo much! I truly appreciate it! Good luck on your journey!

So, I just returned from a fun four-day weekend in Vegas! I lost but had a blast with DH. I hadn't been online until this morning and saw that Tricare Prime has denied my approval. :biggrin: I can't believe how upset I am. I have a 35.6 BMI and have asthma and PCOS. I did a sleep study a week ago but those results haven't come through. My question and I'm hoping for some help is . . . has anyone appealed? Any pointers on how to get APPROVED? All help is greatly appreciated. Sad day for me. Thanks so much! Just me, Brenda B.

Hi! I as well have Tricare and do not meet the 100lbs overweight. I have a sleep study scheduled this weekend and after that it'll be submitted to Tricare. I'm hoping I'll be approved. I was curious about the sleep study. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Welcome to the boards fellow Army Wife! I as well have Tricare and still have to do a sleep study before it gets submitted for approval. If you need any help please don't hesitate to ask. BTW, hubby is from KS. My step-son graduated from KU last year and my youngest step-son graduates from Washburn in Topeka. We are headed out in December. We can't wait! Best of luck!

Congrats, Congrats! I have Tricare Prime (AZ) and awaiting to have a sleep study done on the 27. After that I'll have my psych eval, doc's eval, infertility and sleep study submitted for approval. I'm not over 100lbs so I'm hoping the two co-morb's will help out. I'm getting super anxious! My hubby is active and has two years left for retirement so I'd like to get this done sooner than later. Best of luck to you!

Thanks for the info! I haven't been approved as of yet. Fingers crossed it'll happen. I'm super nervous and reading your post has helped. Thanks again! Best of luck on your journey!

Congrats! I'm so happy I've found your post. I as well have PCOS and have not been able to conceive. I'm hoping to be banded in the near future. Best of luck! I bet you are sooo happy! Congrats again all around!

Thanks so much for your interpretation! I loved it! I'm really enjoying this forum. It's the Best! Have a GREAT weekend!

Fingers crossed! I hope everything works out for you!

Thanks so much! I truly appreciate it!!!

Greetings from Sunny AZ! I have to start off by saying that this site ROCKS! I have enjoyed all the different threads and support. Thanks to everyone! Last night I had the craziest dream! I had been approved and was getting ready for my surgery. I had a nurse that shoved an IV in my arm and left me standing alone in a room. Then I found myself walking into another surgery that was being performed. Before you know it the nurse gave me scrubs to put on. That's the jest of it. I haven't even been approved and here I am having these crazy dreams. I've never had any surgery of any kind. Can anyone please give me some advice? Thanks so much! Keep up the great work! Just Me, Brenda B. :biggrin:

Hi! Best of Luck! I'm in the same boat. I have my first consult next Wednesday in Tucson. Where are you located? We've been back in the US for a year. We lived in Heidelberg for 4 years. What I would do to go back! I truly miss it! I'm assuming you have Tricare. I hope I get approved. I'll let you know if I run into any snags along the way. Have a great one!

I do have this fear about going under. I've never have had any kind of surgery. Any advice on how to calm my worries?

Hi! Greetings from Ft. Huachuca! I have my first consult next week with Dr. Schwartz. I haven't gotten approved as of yet (Tricare Prime) but will be meeting with him. How was your overall experience? Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!! :cursing: