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Hence why I said medical necessity. My friend had her bypass 10 years ago and his been fighting for a tummy tuck for the last five years. She just finally had it approved and done 3 weeks ago. Tricare fights paying for anything they believe is a cosmetic procedure.

I am required to use it hourly while in the hospital, afterwards, they just want me to move around and walk (although I do get to keep it as a parting gift...LOL).

Thanks for all the replies! I asked my surgeon yesterday at my pre-op and he said that when he clears me for showers which is usually 1 week post op, I could get in the pool or ocean (no ponds, lakes, etc) to float. No*swimming* till about 3-4 weeks post-op for fear of injuring something in there.

A little but mostly just overwhelmed about all that I still need to do this week...LOL! Ask me again Sunday, when I am done and have time to think...I bet the answer will be different:lol:

I have the Nike+ for the ipod and love it! I first used a Marware pouch and hated it. Then I found the RunAway and love it! Introducing RunAway

Unless it has changed in the last month since I was in the Tricare office, they don't usually. There has to be a medical necessity and a long battle.

Dyess was our first base and where my munchkin was born...I'll alway have fond memories of that place!

I have Tricare Prime South and it was less than 2 months from PCM visit to banding next week. That was even with a 3 week hold up with the PCM (not Tricare).

Hi all, it ia great to hear these updates! I had all my pre-op appts today for my banding on the 22nd. I found out lots of things that put my mind at ease. My dr allows straws. I knew I only had a 2 day pre-op full liquids diet, but I also learned that he typically only requires one week of each 5 stages post op...YAY! Of course, he will change this if he isn't happy with what he hears/sees at the 1 week follow up. 7 weeks in he does a fill. My husband can stay overnight with me and I will most likely get cleared to get back in my pool at 1 week post op. That I am most thrilled about, that is my relaxtion during the summer.

I will be banded on the 22nd by Dr. Nye at Baptist in Pensacola. I live in Niceville.

In about a month, I could tell you an insurance figure for Dr. Nye at Baptist. I can't help on the self pay though...just call up and ask.

My doc wants me taking 2 Flinstones (or the like chewable vitamins) and 500mg of clcium 3x a day. I use the Viactiv.

I did a search but was unable to find an answer, my apologies if this has already been asked. I plan to ask my surgeon at my pre-op appt, but were any of you told to stay out of swimming pools after the surgery and for how long? The pool is so relaxing to me, that I hope I don't have to stay out too long if any. Thanks!

Hi all! I'm Lacey, AF wife of 9 year (well, he's been in 9 and we will have been married 9 on the 31st). We are stationed at Eglin AFB, FL. We have a 6 year old little girl who keeps us on our toes. I am a creative arts assistant part-time at our church and recently gave up my photography business after getting a cancer diagnosis. I just simply can't keep up with everything anymore. I can't wait to get to know everyone!

I am using some sick hours, but I am lucky to work from home most of the week anyway, so I won't be giving up many sick hours. They don't expect me physically back in office till a week post-op if I am able.

These are the main two I have seen, I hope one is it! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/post-operation-lap-band-surgery-questions-answers-new/66923-shopping-list-surgery.html http://www.lapbandtalk.com/july-2008-bandsters/67903-pre-surgery-shopping-list.html

I think it is a great idea for a sub-forum! AF wife here...

Sorry for stepping on toes, it is just easier for me to see it in one thread. My intro is already over there.

I don't get banded until the 22nd but I plan too. I never see progress in mirrors but alway can in pictures.

This is what my doctors says and also that they have a higher risk of causing ulcers.

First and foremost I did it for me, but a close second is my 6 year old little girl. I was diagnosed with a form of leukemia back in February and it puts me at greater risk of other forms of cancer. I also have bad cancer genetics and obesity raises that risk as well, so we are trying to take out whatever risk factors we can.

I requested the referral from my PCM May 13th. Consult with surgeon June 3rd, nut eval June 6th, pysch eval June 9th. Submitted to Tricare June 11th, kicked back because PCM messed up the wording of the referral. Phone tag with her, referral finally fixed by her on June 25th and submitted to Tricare again. Approved June 27th. It would have been extremely quick if my PCM had actually listened to what I needed instead of being a pain.

I am bipolar type 2, with rapid cycling and the pysch that did my eval is not the pysch I see for therapy. I told him about my diagnosis, we talked about it for a bit and he had no issues. I am not a major risk though, I only cycle about every 2 years for about 3 months.

I'm not sure what their policy manual states, but if it is not listed as a covered procedure, they have every right to deny it. Unfortunately...

If you have not had a fill yet, you most likely aren't going to have any restriction. Some people come out of surgery with a bit of restriction, but most do not.