I met with the doctor's office I was referred to by TriCare today and I was surprised to hear that they didn't have any requirements other than some paperwork (and obvs BMI/weight) for surgery. I asked the insurance lady to call and re-confirm with TriCare that they didn't have any requirements, too, so she did. They don't (again, other than the obvious weight/BMI stuff). I guess I got that psych referral for nothing, LOL. She sent me home with paperwork to fill out over the weekend and a 4-day food diary, which I'm to mail/fax back on Monday (too far to just drive it over unless I'm headed out that way anyway). She said I should have my surgery scheduled the last Wednesday in October if everything goes well. I'm so excited! :thumbup::tt1:

Oh, and they offer the Realize band, which I'm also happy about. :sad:

Congrats! Tricare doesn't normally require all of the stuff, but it's hte surgeon's that do. You will be surprised at how fast they approve the surgery too.

Best of luck in your journey!

Wow! That's awesome. It's nice to hear a good insurance story for once.