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I am considering weight loss surgery and I have Tricare Prime... do they permit weight loss surgery?

I am 5 foot 3 and I weigh 228 pounds. I have been overweight most all my life (all of my adult life). I have attempted so many weight loss diets, pills, programs and even a gym and my success has been short lived with any of the them. I have been contimplating on looking in a different direction and considering Lapband or Gastric Bypass. My husband is active duty in the army and we have Tricare Prime for health insurance. I have not called Tricare to question if they support weight loss surgery as of yet. I thought I would first see if anyone out here is cyber space has been through what I am contimplating. If there are any military wives out there who have successfully had Tricare Prime pay for their weight loss surgery, or maybe you know someone who has... I would love to hear your stories, ideas and suggestions on how I could possibily get the ball rolling in this matter. FYI- we are currently stationed at Fort Hood in Texas if that makes any difference. Thanks so much.

Public Comments

1. I have had tricare...they don't pay for anything they don't have too..you will have to have it documented that you tried a diet and nutritionist before they will do anything about it.
2. Every bariatric surgeon is different. SOme are better than others in writing letters appealing refusals by insurance companies to pay. You should find a surgeon you like and trust and ask them if they take tricare.