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Thanks for the information. Surgery date set for 31 Mar 09. Have an appointment on Mon. What will happen during that appointment? thanks

Please share your lap band experience with Dr. Denis J. Halmi of Virginia Weight Loss Surgery Center (Potomac Hospital). Going through the insurance pre-approval process now. Packet submitted to TRICARE Prime on 5 Feb 09. Wondering about what others have experienced during the after care – nutritional follow-up, fills, etc.

I am TRICARE North. Primary Clinic is Woodbridge Family Health Center. I got my PCM to put in a referral. It was sent to WRAMC. WRAMC sent me off post to BluePoint Surgical Group http://www.vwlsc.com/ I made an appoint with the surgeon. He did a quick evaluation and met with the insurance processor. During that appointment Marla Tucker provided me with the list of items required by TRICARE PRIME. 1. Cardiac Clearance 2. Pulmonary Clearance 3. Lab results of TSH level & H-pylori 4. Nutritional eval 5. Psychological eval 6. 6 Month Structured Weight Loss Program I got all of these appointments done and my packet turned in yesterday. I was told it takes HealthNet 2 – 4 weeks to make a decision.