I am TriWest, and I can't get over how easy this whole process has been.
On March 3rd, I told my family doctor that I was thinking about doing the Lap Band... she started the ball rolling for me. Also, I guess I should mention that she is my PCM, but an "off base" doctor. Had I said I wanted this on base I would of got a total different reaction.
On 3/17, I had my nutrition class.
On 3/27 I had my psyc eval.
On 3/31, I went to a support group, met other people with the band, and made up my mind I was going to do it.
On 4/16, I met Dr. Sufficool, who will be preforming my surgery. He seems great, and everyone I met at the support group loves him.
On 4/18, I had my physical (ekg, blood work and a chest xray).
On 4/24, my request was sent to Tricare.
TODAY (4/26), I got the approval email!!!
..and back on the 16th they penciled me in for 5/23 since I had specifically asked for it, and so far that is my surgery date.
I never thought this process would be so easy. I am a little scared, but looking forward to it.
Sacramento,CA
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