Anyone with Tricare who can chat

[Kat0000 124]

I would like talk to others who have Tricare Ins. Need to know how long the nutritional monitoring is for tricare? Would like to touch base with others

[Kat0000 124]

I am just in the very beginning. I have looked everywhere to find how long Tricare requires for nutritional montoring.

[desiree217 3]

Hi. I have tricare and just had my surgery on the 5th. There was 6 months of required nutritional monitoring required for me. It was definitely worth it because you learn so much in that 6 months. Let me know if you have any other questions.

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[Kat0000 124]

Wow. Thought they had dropped it down from 6 months. Thats a while. I live near Ft Stewart, Ga

[TiffHam 0]

I have Tricare Prime and have a surgery date set for Feb. 27th. I started my journey on November 7. When I called Tricare at the beginning, they said the require 3 months of medically supervised weight loss but they didn’t require any sort of actually weight loss success to be approved. They did require a consult with a Nutritionist but they counted my weigh ins at all my appointments and support group meetings as my nutritional monitoring. Hope this helps!

[TiffHam 0]

Also, remember that every hospital/Surgeon has their own requirements ON TOP OF what Tricare requires. If one doctor has a more lengthy time requirement, you might want to check with other doctors to see what they require. I’m at Ft Hood.

[Kat0000 124]

Thank you so much for responding. I go in this week and see what my PCN has to say. My husband and I have discussed paying for it if they say No. I know your happy your surgery date is almost here. I wish you all the best of luck . I would loke to stay in touch if possible. Many yrs since I was at Ft Hood. My Dad was military too and was there then.

[Kat0000 124]

Tricare actually emailed me back. Hmmmm suprised so quickly and said 2 to 3 months. Also know surgeons have requirements too. I will print that baby out to keep

[DnewMe 3]

I have tricare I did six monthly classes with documented weigh in which satisfied the six month supervised weight loss program.

[DnewMe 3]

I have tri-care. With my program, 6 months nutritional classes which also classify as supervised weight loss and documentation. I am scheduled for 26 March. Keep in mind that there are other specialist that will make up your team. Psychologist, cardiology, just to name a few. The classes are one hour long and are very good.......hope this helps. God speed to you and Gods Blessings.