Question:
Has anyone with Tricare had Mini Gastric Bypass surgery?

   — Tricia S. (posted on August 26, 2001)

August 26, 2001
Hi, I am tricare prime and am 2 weeks and 3 days post op. I had a lap rny. I asked my pcp to put in a referral for gastric surgery and then I called tricare and we went from there. MY journey began in April and I got approved and had surgery in August. My beginning mi was 44 and now, it is 40. It surprised me that tricare did pay for it, but believe me they do!! Feel free to email me if, you have any questions. I would be glad to answer if, I can. Good Luck to you.
   — ncgal

August 26, 2001
Tricia, Please be sure you have thoroughly researched your surgery choice. There is a great deal of controversy surrounding the mini gastric bypass and severe long term complications that may arise. It is important that we all make informed decisions and do not merely rely on the information provided to us by our surgeons.
   — BethVBG