Scared, really scared.

[kaitlynmarie93 0]

So I was already denied the first time by tricare and the surgeons office found out their main concern is me getting pregnant in a year or so. They require me to go on birth controll and I am in the process of getting back on it. I have tricare prime and my question is do they usually denie people twice?We are working through the appealing process,and I am so scared of getting denied again, I really do need this surgery. :biggrin:

[MsFab1988 275]

So I was already denied the first time by tricare and the surgeons office found out their main concern is me getting pregnant in a year or so. They require me to go on birth controll and I am in the process of getting back on it. I have tricare prime and my question is do they usually denie people twice?We are working through the appealing process,and I am so scared of getting denied again, I really do need this surgery. :biggrin:

why are they concerned about you gettin pregnant? Is that one of the reasons y u were denied or is that seperate?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I've never heard of that as being an insurance requirement...usually if you have a BMI of 35 and 2 comorbs (or 40 and 1, or are 200% overweight...)

you get the surgery. Did YOU ask tricare why you were denied? I know my doc is adamant about no pregnancy for at least a year post op or he won't do the band. Is it your doc who is worried?

[kaitlynmarie93 0]

Yes my mom also spoke to tricare and they that's what they said, personally I think ti's because of how irresponsable alot of teenagers are but I don't know. But I meet all the requirements, so hopefully when we resumit everything I'll be approved.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Good grief! Good luck, ok? It is important to not get pregnant early on, but many people want to lose for just that reason. I wouldn't think ins. could get THAT personal. I hope they approve it!