They just keep denying me.

Hi Carla, I'm Carla too!

I have Tricare Prime South. I had no issues getting approved. But different regions have different provisions.

Taking it one day at a time.

Hi ladies, I also have tricare south. My Dr. Is sending my paperwork in on Monday or Tues as long as I do not need any additional testing, I am just praying everything will go smoothly! For Carla #1 why so they keep denying you and what region are you in. For Carla #2, what state are u in and how long did it take for your approval to come through?

I am in Texas.

After I had my nutrition consult and my psych eval, it only took 10 days to get approval from Tricare.

Total time from 1st doctor visit to surgery was 3 months.

Taking it one day at a time.

hi Carla. may I ask you what your bmi is? Im right on the fence. I have no co morbities. I can either give up, keep trying or gain weight. any advise appreciated

That sounds great, my paperwork will be getting sent in for APPROVAL next week! The lady in charge of the finance and insurance dept at the hospital said that Tri-Care usually gets back with the approval/denial in 72 hrs or so! I am hoping this is the case for me! I am so tired of jumping through hoops and just waiting to get on the band-wagon!!!

hi Carla. may I ask you what your bmi is? Im right on the fence. I have no co morbities. I can either give up' date=' keep trying or gain weight. any advise appreciated[/quote']

My BMI was 41.5 at my first consult 39.9 on surgery day, also with no co-morbidities.

Have faith and keep trying.

Taking it one day at a time.

Should I personally appeal or let the surgeons office

Are you in the South Region?

I know you said you were on the fence with your BMI, but are you at least 40?

Taking it one day at a time.

I'm around 39

Does anyone have TRICARE SOUTH??????

I do, we are staationed at Ft. Benning GA

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Did you have any trouble getting approval and can you offer any advice

I have Tricare South and had to gain 10 pounds to qualify.

I am in Texas.

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Total time from 1st doctor visit to surgery was 3 months.

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With what Bmi

I'm freaking out too about my approval I'm only 4'9and 183 pounds my bmi is 39 and I've been working on my diet I'm just wondering if I lose weight and my bmi slightly goes down will I be denied :/