DO ANYONE KNOW HOW I NEED TO GO ABOUT GETTING STARTED/APPROVED FOR THE GBS. I HAVE BEEN SO MOTIVATED BY READING THIS PAGE. IT HAS BEEN A BIG HELP. THANKS. I AM A NAVY WIFE. MY BMI IS 43. WE ARE STATIONED IN KEY WEST,FL. I WAS WONDERING IF ANYBODY HAS ANY SUGGESTIONS TO HOW I CAN MAYBE ASK MY DOCTOR TO REFER ME FOR THE SURGERY. I AM 5'8'' 283LBS. ANY INFORMATION WILL BE HELPFUL. I AM SO SCARED:thumbup::biggrin:

I would assume that getting approved for the gastric bypass surgery would be very similar to being approved for the lap band. You would need to find a surgeon and then go from there.

You do know that this site it primarily dedicated to the Lap Band and not to gastric bypass and that they are two totally different things?

Ok! I'm new to all of this. I have just read an article about lap-band and I think that will be better for me. So 2 morrow I will ask for the lap-band. It seems to have less complications than GB. I am tricare prime and from my understanding tricare will approve you quicker for GBS than the lap-band. But by doing my research I'm going to ask for the lap-band. Please cross your fingers for me. My appt. is tomorrow at 11:10 A.M.

lapband is a lot safer , but it's up to you yes. I'm sure with your weight and if you have any health problems he would think surgery is a good option.

I just got banded last month and I too am Tricare prime.. Tricare now approves the band and I too think it so much safer than the GBP .. Your PC Dr has to refer you and then Tricare will tell you the surgeons that take tricare .. I am married to a retired Army and son is in Navy stationed in Jacksonville Florida .. God speed in your journey .It really went fast for me .

Hi I'm new too. just wanted to say good luck! I made my appointment today to talk to doc next wk.

Ok! Thanks For The Information. We Just Left Jacksonville,fl In Dec.2007. We Was Stationed There Since Sept. 2005. My Husband Is Doing Shore Duty Here In Key West,fl. Well I Am Going To My Appt. 2morrow. Wish Me Luck. I Will Keep You Posted.

Thanks For The Motivation, But I Will Know Tomorrow What He Thinks That I Will Be A Good Candidate For. I Will Be Sure To Keep You Posted

I Will Keep You Posted On What My Pcm Has To Say About My Request. Thanks And Good Luck Too You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!