You can go to a civillian doctor that takes Tricare. Have your PCP put in a referral to a surgeon that does the surgery you want, and takes Tricare. You can find out if they take Tricare by a) calling some local surgeons that you have researched that do your surgery type, or b) call Tricare and ask for a listing of surgeons that perform the type of surgery you want and of course take Tricare.

Or, if you chose the Madigan route, have your PCP submit your referral to Madian and you will beging the Pathway program once your referral is approved, and you come up on the wait list.

Personally I have done both (I had VBG with a civillian doctor in 2006, and then had my revision surgery with a Madigan surgeon). The reason I went to Madigan for my revision was I chose the DS, and currently Tricare does not approve the DS, so I had to go to Madigan to get it done.

Good luck!!!

It is good that you have such a good attitude about the situation! Heal quickly and enjoy the nature!

hi from federal way! 



jeris

I am interested in attending as well!  Auburn area is where I am.

I"m interested, although I haven't had my surgery yet..I will be going on July 14th so depending on when it is and how recovered I am I would like to go!

I also have a friend with a band who would be interested....please keep us posted!