ArmyWife

I am in the beginning stages with Southwest Bariatrics Surgeons, and am pleased so far. They are in Austin. Visit their website... www.southwestbariatrics.com . I wish you the best in your search!

Yep, I was approved in 3 days...I'm Tricare Pirme South as well and they are covering everything EXCEPT for my excercise exam, which is required. So I have to shell out $60 when I go on Monday for my pre op testing. Has any one else heard of this? I am having my surgery done with South West Bariatrics in Austin, TX.The patient advocate said that Tricare doesn't cover the exercise exam, so we have to pay out of pocket up front. No biggie when you consider the whole cost of everything, but still...I wasn't expecting it...you know? :thumbup:

Actually, while the staff at SW bariatrics ARE friendly and great...they weren't exactly "on top of things" with my case. I would be my own advocate if I were you, Larry. And if you are serious about the surgery, I would call them until you get the surgery. I had to do that. They ended up losing my information b/c my surgeon went on vacation right after my first meeting with him and a whole month went by before I finally decided to call to see what was going on. That's when I found out that my files were misplaced. I would have never known if I wouldn't have called. Then my pre op advocate was a little late in contacting me as well, but again, I was on top of her as well b/c of the other situation. But everyone was VERY nice and had a pleasant attitude, which I appreciated. I haven't been banded yet, but I am in my pre op stages...been approved and all. But SW Bariactrics is a great place. I am with Dr. Clark, I heard that he was the best out of the bunch, which is why I chose him. But all of the doctors are good. Dr. Faas did the seminar I attended. I wish you the best on your journey!!