Question:
Need help with the process, can you help?

Hello all! I am wanting (and needing) to have the Gastric bypass surgery, I am about 115#'s overweight with some minor comortalities. I would like someone(s) to help me get the ball rolling correctly so I don't make mistakes, and maybe I can avoid a denial. I live in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I did find a doctor that does the surgery listed in the Tricare site. I just don't know what to do in order to start. Any help will be appreciated. You can e-mail me at: [email protected] Thank you    — redneckgirl (posted on January 16, 2001)

January 16, 2001
I found tricare to be extremely easy to get approval from. I just went to my primary Dr. and requested the referral to a surgeon--I was approved very quickly based on my weight which was 286--I had no real comorbidities. See my profile for more details. Good luck...
   — Cheryl W.