What are your comorbidities? What health problems you are having is a big factor. Acording to the chart my Dr. gave me, your ideal weight is 152 lb. I had a consultation with my Tricare nurse for my Asthma today and she is really excited about me getting surgery. My blood pressure is 180/95 today. She wants me to take it daily and log it for my application. She says it will help my asthma also. She is pulling for me. My BMI is 41, but I am well over the 100 lbs over weight. I also have severe osteo arthris and my Trigycerides have shot up above normal. Diabetis is a big factor. I don't have that yet. As you can see I am just starting the process also. I 'm wishing you the best of luck. Diana

Thank you so much for your responce. How long did it take for you to get your approval?? I am begining to lose hope with this whole process. Which has not been too bad thus far. Should have known better that this has been going too easy. I am so hoping that I will hear from tricare very soon. Again, thanks for responding to me. -Mary

Whoopeeee!!!!! Diana

I am new to all this. So I'll give a bit of an intro. I am a 27 yr old mother of 3. We are stationed in Germany. I'm 5'11" and 265lbs. I really dont quailfy for the surgery. Because my BMI is only 37. But because I have some medical problems, I might get the approval. we've been here for 3 1/2 yrs now. I had my 1st consult on June 11th. I am still waiting for the yay or nay from tricare. Its been 13 days (not including weekends, so in total, 17 days.) since I had my visit. I am starting to think that I will not be approved, since its been taking awhile. After all, I have read from most people on here that tricare had taken about 24 hrs to approve them. Have there been anyone on here that tricare has taken longer to approve them? I am getting pretty antsy waiting for the word from them. Any help would really put my mind to ease. PLEASE, let me know your personal experencies. Thank you in advance -Mary

Mine too was with-in 24 hours. Tricare received my request at around 3pm and I was approvel the next morning. So GOOD LUCK