Have you had a doctor determine if you are small boned? If you are you'd qualify. I wouldn't give up either! It is getting colder outside. If someone went to a weigh in with heavy boots on, heavy sweater or sweatshirt, it wouldn't be so odd..... Andi

I live in Wilmington NC and husband is Army were 45 min from Camp Lejeune I see Dr Harris hes very good check him out he is on the Tricare list of Doctors thats why I went to him tricare gave me him for my doctor to put referral in to see. Hope that helped oh its Coastal surgery clinic if you need # just send me a message and I can give it to you. Tina

I haven't heard of them doing any anywhere, but it doesn't hurt to call around. Diana

not sure what part of ca you are in but san diego has balboa, not sure if they perform lap there, but you could call, or someone else might post. it might help if you generlize your location

Do what ever you have to do to meet the requirement. Comorbidities are: diabetis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or trigylcerides, sleep apnea, arthritis, asthma, or anything that is caused or exaserbated by your weight. The older you get the more you will develope. But, believe me you don't want to wait. My arthritis is extremely painful and I can't get all of it fixed. No one is touching my back with any surgery. I don't think depression counts and thyroid does not. Medically necessary to Tricare means you meet the requirements. Don't give up, but you might get depressed and eat lots of donuts and ice cream for a week or two. (oops, I didn't tell you that) It took about 8 weeks from the time my orthopedic surgeon sugested it to surgery. I had to see my PCP and then start with the surgeon. Hang in there, Diana