I went to my MPF in January to start the process of getting banded. I have since seen the nutritionist and the psychologist but I have had a lot of other things going on and I have not had time to get my form from the MPF for Tricare approval.

How long do I have before I have to start the process over again?

I don't think there's any time frame. I just got my letter of referral to a surgeon for surgery from my PCM in November. I didn't see him or talk to him again until I needed a letter from him saying I was physically ok for surgery until February, and that was the only two times he was involved. Every other time it was the surgeon or tricare itself. I think the only time you have a specific time frame is once you have approval from tricare. I got approval on Feb 28 and had to have surgery by May 28.

Thanks!

So what do I do now? Do I have to see my PCM again or do I call Tricare?

Have you seen your surgeon? I made sure all the information was sent to him, because they sent it all to Tricare. I would call tricare, just to see what they suggest.