I have Tricare Prime Remote North. Anyone know if you NEED the 6month diet before approval? Has it changed?

I have Tricare South....and it was only 3 months diet. I think it changed in May or June.

Yessssssss! *high five* ! LoL thanks

I hope it works the same for you! I had to pay very little with my tricare plan. And it only took about 3 days for an approval. Best of luck to you!

We are Triwest (Utah) and were told Tricare changed their requirements in January 2012. 6 months of doctor visits to discuss diet, nutrition and exercise.

Yup, just looked up both Tricare and Triwest...Tricare doesn't state anything about 6months of diet, but Triwest does. So, I think I'm in the clear. Thanks for the time spent replying to my post!

I have Tricare Prime Remote North. Anyone know if you NEED the 6month diet before approval? Has it changed?

I have TC south. They require 3 months under a doctors care before they will approve the surgery

Good job and good luck!

I am new to the forum my surgery is scheduled for November 12th I am so excited I can't wait!!

I think that my hardest part will be drinking 64 ounces of water per day. Is that typical for everyone? I'm not a water drinker.

I have Tricare South. 1 month dieting is all. No problem at all. $25 total cost. 7 Nov is my date. And I use Mio in my water. Helps IMMENSELY! !!

I think doc determines all that not insurance.

I had high blood pressure and sleep apnea so my approval was instant.

Awesome! Looking forward to my new journey! I have to attend 3 group meetings (drs request) and I only have two left today is one of them and I will complete that before I even have my first appt on the 15th of Nov. Sooo its a great start to end this chapter in my life and to start a new one! I'm a rollercoaster of emotions! Doesn't seem real right now because I haven't even stepped foot into the medical offices! Just two more weeks and it will all start sinking in little by little I'm sure thanks to everyone who has posted!