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I live in Louisiana. I am struggling with Tricare. I actually have 3 insurances but since insurance 1 and 2 doesn't cover bariatrics I am forced to use Tricare. 5 times I called Tricare to receive 5 different answers. one rep told me I would have to drop insurance 1 and 2. I dropped one and that made me nervous. I called finally and got a supervisor who told me not to drop my other insurance. my bmi is 39.5 I have no co morbidities, however every one in my family has diabetes including my dad who died at 45 of the disease. I just knew sleep apnea would be my ace in the hole, I had a sleep study, much to my surprise I have no apnea!! my only hope now is to do the physician monitored diet. I have been on weight watchers since 2011 but wasn't concurrent with physician monitoring. I have an apt with my GYN doctor on Wednesday, I feel certain he will help me out. my question is do I need to keep my weight stable or show loss or gain. I really really want this procedure!!!! the lady at Tricare said "well it sounds like you will get diabetes so if you do call us and we will probably pay for the procedure" Really??? that's what I am trying to avoid. any advise is greatly appreciated.

I stayed the same weight throughout my 6 month supervised diet, so losing is not necessary..it's the documentation that is necessary...have you visited a weightloss surgery center?....they are the ones that told me what I needed to do in the beginning and they were the ones that requested Tricare for my surgery...I wish I could help you more..

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Went to gyn md today they agreed to be my supervisor to diet plan. Please cross your fingers

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Went to gyn md today they agreed to be my supervisor to diet plan. Please cross your fingers

Crossing fingers! :)

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newbie did you get approved

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