If anyone has had Tricare (North Region) can you please help me. I am totally confused. I understand that I would not need to have a medical supervised weight loss before surgery if I can document that I have done so in the past. My insurance person at my health facility is telling me that it is a requirement for Tricare. I am stressed as I am just starting this process and I really need your advice. Thanks.

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Hello! I have tricare north as well and I am waiting for approval. You are not required to have a supervised diet. All I had to do was have a referal from my PCP, a psych evaluation and of course the things your surgeon requires. It's simple with tricare

Hello! I have tricare north as well and I am waiting for approval. You are not required to have a supervised diet. All I had to do was have a referal from my PCP, a psych evaluation and of course the things your surgeon requires. It's simple with tricare

I agree 100%. I am also a Tricare (north) Prime patient and did not do a 6 month diet. It was a fairly easy process and I'm so happy that I did it. I was banded 11-3-11 and am down about 32 lbs!

I am Tricare Prime south region - I did not have to have 6 months diet either..Just the blood test, psych eval and the other stuff the surgeon required. The process was very simple. I was banded 7-7-11 (with Plication) and I am down 75 pounds with 40 more to go. Good luck with your journey and hope things get a bit easier for you...

Melinda in Jacksonville