I have tricare also and just got my approval this week. But when I went to my pcm for my LAP-BAND® referral he also put in a referral for a sleep test; which indicated that I have sleep apnea... a co-morbidity. I am 5'2 sometimes they measure me as 5'3 thought, but I weigh 250 lbs and I had no problems getting approved. My surgeons office walked me though everything, told me what appts I needed to have and even suggested who I should see for those appts. So once you have your consult w/your surgeon I think you will have a better idea of what you will need to do to get approved. Good Luck!!

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