I guess from reading their posts every doc is different. I just had to buy my vitamins yesterday, but I didnt feel like messing with the base pharmacy, so I just went out in town. I bought Flintstone's chewable and B1.....plus he gave me a RX for a B12 shot once a month.

Yay! We are very excited for you!!!! Can't wait til you join us!

it took them 2 and a half weeks to deny me, and now i am in the appeal process, but if you meet the weight requirements and the co-morbities you shouldn't have a problem. I hear that it is pretty easy to get approved with tricare if you meet the requirements. If you would like to read my story to find out why i am in appeals feel free to look at my profile. That is quicker than me trying to type all of that again because i am not a fast typer. anyway... good luck and i hope you get approved!!!! Hugs, Layla

It only took me 24 hours to get approved. But I have heard it can take up to 2 weeks. I hope this helps. Heidi

Im in the process of getting all my paperwork and med. history and blood work and all thats required from doc and insurance how long does tricare usually take to approve surgery do any of you have problems getting approved I meet the requirements with weight and co-morbilities. I was trying for Lap band but found out tricare does not cover procedure so now Im going to have the bypass done.