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I was wondering ig anybody has the Tricare humana insurance for the surgery. I am getting two different policies and wondering which was right. When I call they tell me two things.

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Hi Beth

I have Tricare, my hubby is active duty. Have you talked to the Tricare office? I am getting my surgery done on post.

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Did you have to have weight watchers or anything like that??

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Yes, I had to write down all the diets that I have tried before. I hadn't done weight watchers though. I also had to do a nutrition class on base for 3 months prior to surgery.

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I have done weight watchers but never supervised by a doctor. I am worried they will deny me for surgery and my insurance runs out in May. I have it through my dad.

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Usually if you have done weight watchers they may wave the nutrition classes. but that is dependent on each facility. I am not sure about going through civilian hospitals. It has taken me nearly 1 year to get to the surgery. I am afraid it sounds like it may be too late.

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I have tricare prime remote and the insurance requires (in order for approval)

1.Diagnosis

2.Height & weight

3. BMI

4.PCP letter

5. 5 year weight history

6. History of weight loss attempts

7. Thyroid panel

8. Comorbidities

9. Letter from surgeons office

I am just beginning the process of getting all of my medical records together, if anyone else has heard of this as well...

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Ugh 6 months. I hope that's not the case :( I was hoping to have it done by July. We're not moving until June 1st so right now I'm in the process of getting all my drs paperwork and other documentation in order. Making appts before we get down there etc. tricare has been very helpful, but I feel like when I call I always get a different answer from each person I talk to.

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Oh wow I wish you all the best an hopefully Tricare won't be a pain in the neck. I didn't have any problem w/my insurance BCBS - CT they covered everything! I just end it up w/a $350 bill from the Endoscopy and thank God is already taken care!

My surgery is this Monday 04/02/2012 I'm scheduled for 11am...I'll keep you all inform I my personal progress ;)

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I have tricare overseas and I hear it's alot diff in the states but all they needed was info from my mouth. Bmi and they wanted to know how long I dieted. It went through in a week. I have heard its easier to get done over here but idk. Tricare is pretty good at getting stuff done!

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