Well I'm new to thisi site. I'm interested in getting the lapband done, but wondering if anyone in TEXAS has had the procedure done and Tricare insurance paid for it. I was looking at the True Results website and they say they don't take tricare. So what doctors would I be referred to? I'm 5'5 at 218 so not sure what tricare even requires for you to have the procedure.

Also, I want this procedure, but my husband would be 100% against it. He is a marine/navy man who is in GREAT shape. He believes that all can be done with working out and nothing else. Well I've tried working out and nothing really happens. I lose then gain more. I have 4 beautiful children and have been pregnant for half of our marriage. But weight has really been an issue for our marriage. I want to do this because all of my kids are under 6 (5, 3, 16 months, 14 weeks). I would pretty much have to do this whole process alone and without my husbands support. So my last question would be to see if anyone has done the process alone and what do you think?

Thank you all for your replies and support!!

I told my hubby and we are discussing it. He wasn't as stand-offish as I thought he would be. But he was out of town when I told him (couldn't hold it off until he came back) and we are going to talk about it some more when he gets home this weekend.

Good news!! I have seen the doctor, nutritionist, pysch dr., and Tricare has approved. My surgery date is set for Sept. 15th!! So I'm really excited!

David ~ do what is best for you and like you said your wife will follow your lead.

Wonderful news M4, you can show your husband all the info on Lap Band and what it is all about. I'm sure when your face to face and tell him how much you want this for you, him and the kids he will understand. Take care and God Bless. September will come before you know it. I have one week to go for my surgery. I am sooooo excited.

Good Luck Shamrock!! Keep us posted on how things are going!!

Mommie,

Congrats on your approval for surgery. The time will pass before you know it.

I am guessing your husband will probably come around, especially when you don't back down and do this for you. My fiance pretended to be supportive of my surgery until about a week or two out. He suddenly became standoffish and never wanted to talk about anything related to my surgery or recovery. He was even going to pay for it, or at least he said, until right before the date came. I thought I wasn't going to be able to have my surgery, but God was on my side. I was able to get a loan against my 401k and the surgery was on as planned.

The morning of my surgery, my fiance told me in not so many words that we were over, but he wanted to be the one to take me anyway. I guess he thought I would back down and give it up. I stood my ground and went through with it and ever since, he has a new respect for me and does everything he can to help me. He was very insecure and thought I would make so many changes and find someone else. I don't think those fears have totally gone away, but at least he is supportive now. He is also seeing how much hard work and discipline go into making the band work, something he thought I lacked in my other attempts to lose weight. He didn't fully understand before and somehow thought I would wake up and magically lose the weight (I wish). He is my biggest supporter now and even wants to know more about everything on a daily basis so that he can help me.

I think once your husband gets more information and sees how important this is to you, he will be more supportive. I wish you all the best in your journey.

Sincerely,

Stephanie

smarquezrn ~ Thanks. I think he will be supportive once he finds out more about the surgery.

Glad your fiance saw the light and is now supporting you!!

Hi everyone. I'm new to this board but I just want to be a positive voice for Tricare Prime. My surgery was approved 6 days after my 1st consult. My surgery will probably be early October. All my pre-op required appts. are scheduled in August/Sept (8 in all). My surgeon is putting in a filter in to prevent clot transfer from legs to lungs (lung clot after knee replacement in January). My recommendation for all you younger people who have wt. issues uncontrolled by diet/excercise programs....look at your weight issues as very real and do something to avoid side effects of obesity. And while I'm on my rant...don't do it for spouse, kids, family...do it for you (they will reap the benefits) and the flip side of that coin do it for you regardless of the flack (its usually temporary). I agree with all who have talked about the support you receive here...it has been great. MarilynC.