I have my consult June 8th we have Tricare, any specific things they require before surgery will be approved?

I have Tricare Reserve Select South Region..... I am just in my 2nd month of weight loss. I dont think they require a lot of stuff to be done. Do you have other health issues too?

Yes I have high cholesterol with medication elevated sugar migraines and menstrual issues and a strong family history of diabetes and heart disease.

maybe you wont have to do anything but the EGD as well. I had to do 3 months of weight loss and thats all..... hoping to have my surgery mid to late August!

I wonder if all Tricare insurances are the same....we have Tricare prime for active duty...I wonder if they would tell me if I called them. I'm just curious about requirements before....I heard of one lady where we are stationed and she had her surgery done and over from consult to finish in about 5 to 6 weeks...

I am sure they will tell you if you call! They are usually always nice when I call with questions. I had MANY when I was considering this path...and I called them and they werew very helpful as to what would be needed, required etc. I sure wish I could get mine completely finished in 5-6 weeks!! I'd be far to excited!!!

I have Tricare regular south. It was very easy. Approval was quick. I will have surgery on the 19th. Took about 2 1/2 months for everything.

Well that's good to know! We have Tricare south too....where are you guys?.....I talked to the nurse from the surgeons office and she said about 4 to 6 weeks from first appointment with them.

I have Tricare regular south. It was very easy. Approval was quick. I will have surgery on the 19th. Took about 2 1/2 months for everything.

Hello did you have to get everything approved before you where seen at the doctors office?I'm asking because I have Tricare south also, I am in Orlando Fl. Did u have to do a lot of the leg work yourself? I was asked to get 5 years of medical records and get the letter of necessity and send it to them although I signed a release of information.

Well that's good to know! We have Tricare south too....where are you guys?.....I talked to the nurse from the surgeons office and she said about 4 to 6 weeks from first appointment with them.

I hope I have the same luck 4 to 6 weeks will be great. I have Tricare South I'm in Orlando FL. Did Tricare approve your surgery or just your referral? So far all I have is a referral.

I only have my consult so far. I didn't have to get a ton of back records though. Just bloodwork, ELF and chest xray along with a seminar. I have my consult Friday with the surgeon. I'm in Louisiana.

EKG not elf

After my consult I had to go to all my Drs and get them to send in all medical records. That took about 2 weeks. Was approved right away. Then it took 2 weeks for the nutrician class. Then three more weeks to get back to see dr for set up visit. Then 4 weeks for preop tests and surgery. Waiting on each dr visit is what takes so long. My surgery is 6/19.

My husband is at Keesler Afb in MS. I'm having the surgery in Mobile Al. You?

My husband is at Keesler Afb in MS. I'm having the surgery in Mobile Al. You?

I'm in Orlando FL still waiting on consult with surgeon. I know I'm not the only patient but I would at least like someone to keep me updated. Do you have to stay in Mobile for a week after surgery? I will have my surgery in St. Augustine FL about 1.5 hous away but they want me to stay in the area for a week. Just wondering if you have u have the same rules?

We live about 45 minutes away. There ok with going home after release from hosp.