I've just had my physical with my new Tricare Prime pcp and now I'm super ready to get approval for a band. My second appointment is comming up and I'm not really sure on how to approach the question with my doctor, especially not really knowing her yet. I mean, is it up to her to decide weather or not to submit a request for approval? What if she just says get on a diet (which I've tried and failed at numerous times)..Is her word final?

I know I fit the guidlines that Tricare has layed out. I'm a hundered+ lbs over my ideal weight, and have to take medication for high blood preassure. Am I just worrying too much? I wouldn't be surprised if I was:P

Thanks to all of you for your words of advice. I took it and after getting another health issue(weight related of course) cleared up, she gave me the go ahead and sent in the referral! My consult with the surgeon is April 2ond, and I'll get my other appointments set up that day too! :ohmy: Hopefully Tricare won't take too long to approve! I just started wearing a CPAP at night and HATE IT!!! So I'm really looking forward to loosing my first thirty pounds or so that will let me get rid of it! Thanks again!!:tongue_smilie:

I saw my PCM today to get a referral to see a surgeon about WLS. I went as prepared as possible, all ducks in a row. Just checked Tricare's site and referral to the surgeon was approved!

I found these links elsewhere on this site. But, will put them here to make it easier for you!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f8/here-requirements-tricare-49813/

and

Met life ideal height weight tables references

Go through the documents and high light the important info to make it easier to locate. This also makes the limited time w/your pcm more effecient.

I also looked us wls surgeons in my area and looked them up to see in they accepted tricare prime. I also printed out that pg so my pcm knew who I wanted to see. Maybe bringing all the info is what helped push my referral to see the surgeon through so fast.

Good luck

Kristine