Unfortunately there is not much that can be done for the skin. Whether or not you have skin issues depends on many factors. Exercising can build muscle which can fill in the skin a little but for the most part, really the only thing that will help with the sagging skin is reconstructive surgery. While it is sometimes difficult to get approval, according to the policy Tricare does cover a panniculectomy if deemed medically necessary. If you start having skin issues (rashes, infections, etc) do not self treat. Go to your PCP or a dermatologist and start documenting the problems. You will need this documentation for Tricare Approval of plastics. Red

Hello, I am new here. Anyone in the Jacksonville area that had a hard time with Tricare Prime? How did it go?

No problem. If there's anything that I can do to help then send me a message and let me know. I dont get onto this board very often. Im usually hanging out on the Lap-Band Forum. Let me know how things turn out. I will talk to you soon. Megan

I didnt have my surgery there, but whenever I was doing my research for WLS I looked into going there b/c I didnt think that I would qualify for Tricare to pay for it and I had heard that if you go to a MTF that insurance wouldn't have any say in it. I was told that it was up to the surgeon. Wish I could help more, but thats all that I can offer. Sorry!! Megan

I'm scheduled for my initial WLS appointment on August 12, 2008 at Ft Gordon....has anyone out there had their surgery at Ft Gordon?