Hi, I'm Gina and I live in Texas, and I'm in the process of having the lap band procedure done through my insurance, Tricare Prime. My surgeon will be Dr. Richard Symmonds (I found this ironic!) at Scott and White in Temple (if Tricare approves the actual surgery). I'm hoping to gain information and support from this forum, it seems like a good thing to be involved in as I go through this process. Hope to talk with some of you soon!

Welcome! We have a lot in common, I too am from Texas, was banded on 2/19/08 and have Tricare Prime! You will learn so much here - this place is invaluable. Keep us updated as to your progress.

Note - there are a TON of threads on Tricare under the Insurance Forum.

Good Luck

Thanks! I'm a bit nervous, since Tricare hasn't approved the actual procedure yet. I'm hoping it won't all fall through.

hi welcome to LBT!

Thanks......I can't help but get excited looking at everyone's progress!

Hello - glad you find this site - it has been so helpful to me!!

I am in Central Texas and was banded Monday March 24th. All is going good - approximately 14 - 15 lbs lost from beginning of two week pre-op to now. I am sore, tired and a little hungry but it will all get better.

Welcome again.

Karen

Hey Gina,

I am in Texas and having my band done on 4/2 at S&W. I am really excited, but nervous.

Yay! Make sure you let me know how it goes.....are you having it done at the Scott and White in Temple?

Hi! Welcome to LBT. I know a girl who had the surgery approved by Tricare but don't remember if it was under Prime or Standard, either way I hope the process goes as smoothly for you as it did her. Look forward to hearing about your journey and welcome aboard.

Yes, I will be in Temple. I have a friend that had it done there a year ago with Dr Symmonds and she has had great results-she has lost 80 pounds. I am using Dr. Rodriguez.

Welcome! We have a lot in common, I too am from Texas, was banded on 2/19/08 and have Tricare Prime! You will learn so much here - this place is invaluable. Keep us updated as to your progress.

Note - there are a TON of threads on Tricare under the Insurance Forum.

Good Luck

minpinmom ~ who and where did you have your surgery?

Thanks...looking for surgeon but they don't list that bariatric on the tricare site for surgeons. How did you go about locating a doctor near you that took tricare prime?

Dr. Spiegel did my surgery, he and the Hospital take Tricare Prime - It cost $12.00 per visit for the copay and $11.00 for the overnight hospital stay.

I searched for all the Dr.s that I considered were the BEST to do the surgery. Then I called their offices and asked if they took Tricare Prime - you can also find the Dr.s name and do a search on Tricare for that specific Dr.

I know some have called Tricare and had lots of luck that way - but I wanted to make sure that I got the best Dr., so I made a list. It just so happened, that my top choice accepted the insurance.

Hi...

I'm also new to the site and from Texas. I'm looking into going to TLCEdge. Has anyone heard anything about them? I really want to do this for me but I'm scared. I have two good friends who have been banded and they are doing well and recommend it highly. I only get scared when I read about others who have had so many problems. I know I will do whatever possible to make this happen for me...but....

How is everyone else out there feeling?

Sharon :thumbs_up:

Hey, welcome! I was banded 2/11. I live near DFW, the mid cities. :thumbs_up: Glad you found the site!