I had my lap band and gall bladder out Jan 2015, I am retired Tricare, I have 5 comorbilities and my bariactric surgeon is requesting approval for the bypass now. Does anyone know if Tricare will cover this as a 2 stage revision after the lap band is removed?

I know your pain..,he lapband is the worse.I am scheduled for revision at the end of this month.

I found out today that tricare denied the revision request they say it would qualify for revision but the Dr that took the lap band out did not show medical necessity for removal. I have ask his office to review his notes and see if they can correct or add to my reason for removal because it was a necessity... bummed I still have hope a little

Listen it is only a matter of time before your port flips or erodes....asshole dr..needed to write a report explaining the need...have you experienced slippage,port pain etc.?Get that doctor to write a physician to physician note on your behalf...they should appeal on your behalf.They dropped the ball....see if they can fix it.

There is that law group that works with bariatric patients for appeal for surgery.Lindstrom associates...do you know them?

I am hoping that is what he will do. Waiting now..... I am in Utah have not heard of them.