I am new and considering ...

I am new and considering DS. I have been dieting with ediets for over a year. Been on a medically supervised diet plan since oct 05. Saw a nutritionalist and have other conditions see my profile. What sort of information should be included on the referral from my PCP? Also who does he refer it to/what do I do next. I am in Florida but I will be moving to Chicago in a month. Any help is greatly appreciated

Are you see a physician at a MTF? What does he say about the DS. I hate to tell you but Tricare will not pay for a DS. Red

They will pay for lap band surgery at some military facilities. It will be listed under general surgery. Has already been done at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC. Heather Mc below has already had hers done there. I have an appt scheduled with Dr. Long.

We were talking about DS surgery the biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. Have you heard of that being done at a MTF? Red

I dont know what MTF means. I found out that Tricare does not cover the Ds but they will cover a portionof the procedure such as anesthesiology and hospital stay. I talked to Dr Marchinisi in Brazil and he said he could do it for me. The whole thing (including air fare and hotel) should cost about $14,000. Which is good for me. After I getteh reciepts I will have to pay $5,000 out of pocket and that tax deductible. Woo Hooo! Thanks for all the replies

Military Treatment Facility.