Hi Everyone, I am fairly new to the forum, and I wanted to tell everyone that I am approved with Tricare! Looks like my date is 5/23!

congratulations thats a great time to be banded...with the 3 day weekend (memorial day) coming up

Way to go! Are you Tricare North? I am getting banded in Richmond, VA., but not until May 29th.

Congrats to all of you with Tricare. I am with Tricare South and am approved. My surgery is May 1st-Dr. Michel Stephan in Mesquite, TX. This has been a wait! Waiting on Tricare to come around and I am so glad that they did. Took only two days to approve me.

I am TriWest, and I can't get over how easy this whole process has been.

On March 3rd, I told my family doctor that I was thinking about doing the Lap Band... she started the ball rolling for me. Also, I guess I should mention that she is my PCM, but an "off base" doctor. Had I said I wanted this on base I would of got a total different reaction.

On 3/17, I had my nutrition class.

On 3/27 I had my psyc eval.

On 3/31, I went to a support group, met other people with the band, and made up my mind I was going to do it.

On 4/16, I met Dr. Sufficool, who will be preforming my surgery. He seems great, and everyone I met at the support group loves him.

On 4/18, I had my physical (ekg, blood work and a chest xray).

On 4/24, my request was sent to Tricare.

TODAY (4/26), I got the approval email!!!

..and back on the 16th they penciled me in for 5/23 since I had specifically asked for it, and so far that is my surgery date.

I never thought this process would be so easy. I am a little scared, but looking forward to it. :smile2:

I'm so excited Triwest has approved my surgery. I did all the tests ahead of time on Travis AFB, psych eval and everything. So all I was waiting on was Tricare to come through for me and they finally did. 2 years ago I was a week out from surgery and they denined me of course because it wasn't an approved surgery. But now all I have to do is call my civilian Doc on Monday and schedule. I almost can't believe it's finally going to happen.

I'm also happy for all you others out there getting approved.

Take Care

Divamom,

Congratulations!

I've heard conflicting things... like they only pay for fills for up to 12 months after the surgery? Anyone have any more info?