Texas Doctor...Tricare Insurance...No Family Support

Mommie_of_4 · 04-09-2008, 08:59 PM

Well I'm new to thsi site. I'm interested in getting the Lap Band done, but wondering if anyone in TEXAS has had the procedure done and Tricare insurance paid for it. I was looking at the True Results website and they say they don't take tricare. So what doctors would I be referred to?

Also, I want this procedure, but my husband would be 100% against it. He is a marine/navy man who is in GREAT shape. He believes that all can be done with working out and nothing else. Well I've tried working out and nothing really happens. I lose then gain more. I have 4 beautiful children and have been pregnant for half of our marriage. But weight has really been an issue for our marriage. I want to do this because all of my kids are under 6 (5, 3, 16 months, 14 weeks). I would pretty much have to do this whole process alone and without my husbands support. So my last question would be to see if anyone has done the process alone and what do you think?

minpinmom · 04-15-2008, 09:23 AM

Hi there! I am from Conroe, TX and had Lap Band surgery Feb 19th. I used Dr. Felix Spiegel in Houston - he is one of the very best and does take Tricare Prime. If your hubby isn't too happy about it - take him to the seminar with you - it convinced my husband 100%.

I have documented my entire journey with my insurance and everything on my Blog - if you click on the link in my signature - it will take you there.

I would be more than happy to help you with anything! Just ask!