new.. and waiting!!

Hello my name is Michelle
 I'm new to this whole process we just started the request for the lap band. I've been weighed and had my blood drawn and now am waiting on approval from tri-care .. if anyone can give me an idea of how long it will be or what the process is i surely would appreciate it!!
 I'm really excited about everything and can't get this surgery done fast enough!

Hi Michelle !!!

welcome to the Texas Message Board.....

I didnt have lapband and my procedure was a little off the beaten path...i had a revision from VBG to RNY and had five hernias fixed....

I dont know anything about tricare either so i guess i just wanted to say HI 

 and Welcome....sorry  i wasnt any help

oh no worries.. it's a help just to know that someone is out there willing to welcome me aboard through this situation!! Thanks for the welcome!! 5 hernia's.. oy vey!!

Hi Michelle, welcome to the Texas Message Board!  Tri-care is good insurance, hope you get an approval quickly.

This is a great group for support and questions.

Welcome Aboard!

Welcome Michelle!!  I have a lapband... but was self pay so I can't help you on the approval end of it but if you have any questions about the band I'll do my best to help you!!!  I hope your approval comes quickly!!!!

Each insurance company is different and each have their own requirements for you to meet prior to approving weight loss surgery. I have United Health Care who manages my company's owned insurance. I was lucky and it took me only 3 weeks to get approval. I have a friend whose insurance denied him after 6 months of jumping through hoops and having several co-morbidities. I am sure someone on the forum can give you a better answer.Welcome to the Texas forum a great place  for support.

Well... i got some really good news.. been approved through my insurance for the band...sooo excited.. I'm sure it's just a matter of time that my surgeon's office will be contacting me about a time !!