Will Tricare Prime cover a takedown?
I live on the west coast and called tricare to ask them the same question as I also have tricare prime . In my area it does cover a revision for failed weightloss so I am in the process of pursuing it. I just got a referral from my pcp so am moving forward now. The problem is finding a surgeon who will use tricare prime.
Good luck with your journey
Sharon
VSG on 04/07/14
I have tricare prime and I had my band completely removed almost a year ago after having had it in for five years.
I am having Severe issues getting anything down other than water and meds. Even that is a challenge for me most days. I cannot force down protein or food and I just hit 5 months. I am starting to have severe malnutrition issues. I am curious if Tricare will pay for a Take Down. Or allow surgeon to adjust something so I dont have to worry about dumping and malnutrition. I see surgeon on Wednesday. Up until now, I have been at a loss. I don't care if I never lose another pound again. I want my life back! I have lost 100lbs and currently weigh 165. Please offer your thoughts. I am to the point of demanding they reverse this surgery! UGH!
We have Tricare Prime.
I hate to hear you are having such a difficult time. I do hope you are able to get help. Tricare can be very difficult at time but it sounds like you have a good case and I can't see them refusing you. I don't think a take down is what you want but a revision or reversal. I could be wrong. I'm not as knowledgable as most on this site but I would post and see if someone could give you more informaiton.