RNY to DS - anyone have Tricare?

vwilliams
on 5/9/10 10:56 am
I would like to get a revision from RNY to DS but I have Tricare. Anyone been approved or denied...and why?


Susan Rainey-Harris
on 5/10/10 2:31 am - MD
I don't have tricare, I just wante dto say goodluck with wanting to get switched. I'm seeking the same revision type. I have Aetna PPO (i think it is) I can't start my journey until after my baby is born. Hope you have luck in getting your approval. Susan
USAF Wife
on 5/11/10 12:27 am
I've read on here from a few members that Tricare Prime and Standard will not cover DS. I had a VSG revision from the band, and had to have my revision at a MTF because they are not approved as a covered procedure with civilian surgeons. I have a civilian PCM and get referred out to civis for everything, but I had to request that my referral get sent specifically to the MTF for the revision.
Band to VSG revision: June 3, 2009
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs


rebeccaford
on 5/11/10 1:06 pm - Honolulu, HI
 Here at Madigan (Ft Lewis) they are doing them!  I had a revision from an old VBG to RNY.  But I know a few doing RNY to DS.  No problems with them getting approved.  I don't know about being referred to a civilian, though.  
Rebecca
3/23/2003 Open VBG
4/6/2009 Open RNY Revision
6/08/2011  - I've lost 155 lbs! size 8-10




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