APPROVED!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!! Tummy Tuck here I come!

[fadelineb]

Hey Amelia, i am curios...how did you get your insurance to cover your tummy tuck

[edavis51907]

Hi Amelia, I was just curious, I am not sure what insurance you have, but what all do you have to do to see if your insurance will cover plastic surgery like this? I am pre op for roux en Y but I am trying to get an idea of what that may be like so when the time comes I am at least not so shell shocked! Congratulations again, you look great!

[Hordetuff]

A million tummy tucks wont fix your face.... OMG I thank I'm going to go puke after seeing your face.

[SupaLilMommy]

@Hordetuff why watch her videos if you feel that way?!! i think if she saw your damn face she would puke all over u!!

[royceart]

Was it difficult to get your insurance to approve the tummy tuck? I've been doing some research and others say it's difficult to get them to approve it because they consider it "cosmetic" surgery. Any advice?

[eddiedaskull]

awsome!

[calisurge]

im so happy about Amelia.. Tummy tuck is one of the most effective and fastest to remove excess fat/skin. however, not all the surgical procedures produce superb outputs.. I refer California Surgical Institute as one of the most RELIABLE Surgical Institute for having the most educated and experienced surgeons in California.

[starkor100]

Hey girl, me again just catching up on your vids between work and all. I am a transit driver and I worry about the time it will take me to get back to work too. I can't wait either and you have done so so so so well. I hope your staying away from the sugar though and no more passing out lol

[bestnaturaldiet1]

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[ilovepaul007]

some insurances will cover the procedure if it's medically needed, at least mine does. you have to have proof of irritation, it affects your daily tasks etc. you look great!

im waiting to set up a date for my gastric bypass! fingers crossed!

[jsnaughtywife]

I am excited for you.

[tubofbologna]

question? does the skin not tighten otherwise??

[massagegoddess]

no, it doesn't tighten, the excess weight stretches the collagen bands and makes it difficult to bouce back. I have been fortunate that i am young and it could have been worse

[flashtlight]

omg its so exciting i got my permission yesterday too just case of waiting for a date noww xxxx good luck girl x

[massagegoddess]

Congrats!!!

[MissRedBerries]

Do you have to pay for it?.. Im thinking of getting a bypass, Cant afford one, going to see if my doctor or whatever can get me one, I am 301 lbs ... And feel like I am disintergrating each day!.. I cant go for walks I get palputations all the time, and my partner just thinks I am lazy I genuinley find it hard I get out of breath so easy and am embarressed to go out, do you need a tummy tuck when you have a bypass?... Ahh please.. update me!.. I really like your vids!.. really useful!.

[xoxoJennyPennyxoxo]

Hey Amelia!! I know that you already had your tummy tuck but I was wondering, I heard that you women can't be pregnant after they have a tummy tuck due to the nature of the surgery, is that true? Because I am thinking about getting one after my gastric bypass surgery and I'd like to have more children in the future. Thanks!

xoxoJennyPennyxoxo

[massagegoddess]

You can ask my plastic surgeon Dr Suber. He has a channel on youtube. Check out my video called "My plastic surgeon has a channel now" or something like that to get his channel.

[metalfaust19]

For anyone asking about insurance covering abdominoplasty:

They only cover it if you can prove there is a medical reason that you need. Most commonly this involves rashes or fungal growth due to the overhanging skin.

[kim36tv]

How did you get your insurance to pay for it ?? I did not know insurance would pay for something like that .. I have blue cross...

[massagegoddess]

you have to find a plastic surgeon that takes insurance and THEY do the work building the case to have it covered

[cynzambrano31]

You look amazing and you've got a wonderful personality , congrats girl ;)

[1tallpoppy]

I was hoping to ask you an important question. In this video you share how your health insurance has approved to pay for the abdominoplasty. How did you go about doing/getting that? I have Blue Cross Blue Shield & I have scoured their website looking to see if I could qualify, yet have found nothing to aid me. I am really hoping you could share your steps in how you were able to have insurance help in the costs. I would be tremendously grateful for any information/advice you could help me with.

[kris1198]

I was going to write something very simular...asking for some guidence and advice on how to go about getting my insureance to help in my surgery. Thanks.

[mercore]

Hi, thank you so much for posting your experience. I wanted to go through the same steps like you. but when looked at the pics of people went through tummy tuck i just stopped. The scar never go. Have you asked your dr. about this? Please let me know if the scars goes away. I want to ask doctors in my country but i am afraid they will lie to me. I trust you.

[massagegoddess]

My doctor says it will get thinner and lighter, it will be there. It is so much better than what I had before though..

[tubehax]

lady i have a very basic problem with you and that is that you got fat and then bitched your way into the surg room, what you do is educate yourself and never let this things happen

[massagegoddess]

LOL, you write very poorly. At least use spell and grammar check before you click "post comment" the words would sting more if they were used properly. As it stands they only serve to amuse me. Go finish 9th grade ok?

[esmie73]

wow tonight i have watched over ten of ur videos ( i swear ) ur wonderful and i am so worried cause of weight i weigh 270 pounds and i wanna know how my stomach is goanna look after i get the bypass and lose all the weight. Do u think my insurance would pay for it?? anyways listen ur amazing gurl just take care of urself and i am so glad ur husband sticks by u ( i hope) because thats not always the case in other house holds. congratulations !!!

[massagegoddess]

yeah, joel isn't going anywhere! he would starve to death in dirty wrinkled clothes LOL. We are super close. It has been my experience that the surgery is like a magnifying glass. If things were kinda sorta bad they will get worse, and if things are good, they get better. We are better and stronger and happier. He no longer has to worry about my health, he never worried about my appearance. As for insurance, I was told before I had the gastric bypass that they covered excess skin removal. Call

[massagegoddess]

the insurance company and ask them directly if they cover "excess skin removal" mentio that it is post extreme weight loss.

[badlilhabit]

You are such a wonderful inspiration.......love your spunk for life.....you go girl!!!

[badlilhabit]

How did you get approved for the tummy tuck?

[massagegoddess]

Just met the plastic surgeon told him my story, let him take naked pics of me from every angle and that was it. They did all the letter writing and case building

[mobell195]

huge congratulations!!!

[augirl4eva]

love that phone, env2, rocks!  congratulations

[shanzharris]

wow.. you are very lucky

[Simplykely]

I also did a cram session over the weekend and I'm addicted!! I couldn't wait to get the next update. I am so happy for you. My journey has just began, I found out this week I have high blood pressure, diabetes (in deniel)and had a horrible infection that left me home two days this week from work. It's been a VERY difficult week. My only hope now is that I will be approved asap and get healthy. I have never been thin and am inspried by your informative videos. GOOD LUCK!!! Kelly in PA

[ZacsMamma]

Amelia- so glad you got your approval for the tummy tuck. You are an inspiration to me since I am just starting the pre-op liquid diet and my surgeon told me this week that she wants me to lose 45 lbs. before she will submit my paperwork for surgery approval. I hope someday to be where you are at. Good luck and I know with your positive attitude you will do well, even if it is painful. Take care. Erin in California

[lkjlkj5546]

update, UPDATE!!!

[secretlifeofz]

Will you explain what you did/said to get insurance to approve a tummy tuck? It should would benefit the rest of us!

[krazy77grl]

Go girl! What kind of insurance do you have? You are SOOOO lucky!!!

[jul1013]

What wonderful news!! Congrats!

[MICHELMOBA]

Hey Amelia - I have been watching your videos since you were 3 mths out (i crammed all 3 mths catchup in one weekend). I am sooooooo happy for you - I cant beleive how much has happened to you in just a year! Best Wishes on the next stage!

[stella3430]

wow ur so thin!! that's amazing good for u, u look great

[Cc00kies]

What insurance do you have???? I have Blue Cross - How did you do it????

[abbchupp]

Isnt it wonderful to feel so alive and on top.... After all those years.. Good things come to those who give unselfishly.... I am truly happy for you!!!! YOU GOT THIS... ROCK OUT!!!

[csdove48]

way to go miss amelia! KARMA: (simple) WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND who would deserve to be as happy but you...!

shelley in san diego

[LVSissy08]

YAAAAYYYY!!! so excited 4 you!

[rxg2425]

That is sooo awesome Amelia, and thanks a bunch for letting us come along for your journey :)

[jesseguurl]

Girl Congrats, you are sooooo LUCKY! Good luck and can't wait to see you afterwards!

[notherwannabe]

Congrats Amelia! Hope everything goes great!

[Showstopper916]

Will you let us see the before tummy tuck pictures, so we can see if that pain is worth it...?

PLEASE

[nanciannaj]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! You go girl! You are gonna look AMAZING!!! I was telling my gfriend 2day that you are 172 and look incredible!! How tall are you, anyway? I am so happy for you! You are all aglow!!

[massagegoddess]

I am 5'8", Thanks!!!

[yourdaddyismylover]

how did you get approved? omg!! this is so effen awsome! insurrance provider?

[massagegoddess]

My hubby's job is the generous one, the benefits depend on the employer they are through, not the insurance company. I have BCBS and they can suck if they are through a cheap company

[SamsHabeby]

Ciao Amelia, CONGRATULATIONS... I am very happy for you, and you look so wonderful. Wishing you much success on your new jurney to come... I'll be looking forward to the journey with you.

Have a great day.

Hugs & Kisses

Love

Shelley

xXx

[PinkWingThing]

Thats great news...grats...winny baby...lol..you will do fine..it is wonderful.

[MrsLovely28]

I'm so excited for you!Good luck!

[nneeson]

what a year you have had!!!!!!!!!good luck kiddo!!!!!

[massagegoddess]

2008 has rocked so hard!!!!

[jawjjj]

that's so exciting!! you look giddy! LOL. :)

[massagegoddess]

giddy is a good word for what i am....

[fairymaid23]

Yay!! Congrats u deserve it so much. I cant wait to see the results

[bbolam72]

I'm so happy for you Amelia

[carr964]

It is wonderful ! I'm so happy for you!

[fatgirlslimin08]

fantabulous! I cant listen to the whole thing cuz I'm at work sans earphones, but the look on your face while you played the voicemail was freaking PRICELESS woman! Congrats and I can't wait to follw your latest journey.

[qxtroidinare]

Amelia! Amelia! Amelia! I know this is like whatever. But today...(9/18/08 @ 12:16p) I got a call back from my docs office.. My insurance APPROVED ME... thank God. Four, lemme repeat...F O U R long years I have been waiting for this. I go in Oct3. to set a date.  *muah* You don't know it, but watching your vids has been keeping me positive and motivated. Thanks.

[fairyfrenchfry]

YAY!

[Serramist]

you are fortunate as most surgries won't approve a tummy tuck as it is considered cosmetic surgery. Happy for you

[dmerkle5]

OMG AMELIA CONGRATULATIONS HUNNy! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!

oxoxoox

[LosPatricios6]

OMG SO EXCIDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!I can only emagine how excided u must be!!!!!!

[LiLtinee]

Congrats!!! Does your plastic surgeon accept insurance as payment? I'm mentally ready to do this but not financially, and my current company doesn't pay for it (Cigna) ... but I'm switching to Medcost in January and wondering if they cover and if I'll have to go with a surgeon that will accept it. Lemme know what you know. Way to go for you!!!

Dena

[massagegoddess]

My insurance is covering it 100% !

[kidneedonor]

I was the first one to view your video last nite but since it was under maintanance I could not respond, so very happy for you!! Hang on your on another wild ride& its great that we will be able to come along for the ride ... thanks for sharing

[allforliving]

I'm so happy for you! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!

[YogiUToo]

OMG - I'm so excited for you!!!! Happy happy joy joy ...

[margodropshercargo]

I'm excited and a little scared for you. I don't want you to suffer, but know that this is what you want. Let us know when you have a date.

[tayhannah]

CONGRATS! What insurance do you have because I want it too?!!!

[weealia]

Congratulations.... You deserve it!!!!

[itcomputerchick]

OMGoodness CONGRATS!!!!!luck luck luck:) Hugs & Love, Melissa :)

[Fabydee]

Congrats, approved so quickly I guess it's meant to be! keep us posted... :) Fab

[tru2deheart]

praise Jesus

[Free2BeMe4Life]

YEAHHHHH. So Happy for you. Thats so exciting.. Hugs Anngie

[robuzzel]

COngrats!

[timeshare10]

Yea Amelia! Im so happy for ya! Good luck ;-)

[metrolady72]

im so happy for you , I cant wait to see you after the surgery.

[rushedartist]

congrats amelia!!!!

[lkjlkj5546]

WooHoo, Amelia!!!!!!!!! YAY!!

[KellyNC2630]

Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you Amelia!

[kaki0429]

I can see you're going to save that message!! LOL That didn't take very long! I wish you all the best and I can't wait to hear/watch your future videos!

[Julsinmaine101]

Goodluck Amelia:)will keep you in our thoughts and prayers..so many people are getting surgeries now adays..

[losinmyself2slow]

Amelia,

Congrats! I have tears in my eyes seeing you so happy! ~Betty :)

[Thebodells]

congrats & wish you the best of luck - Kat

[bjgolat]

Your videos have been such an inspiration.Congratulations on a very successful weight-loss journey! :)

[stormsinateacup]

wooot! congrats Amelia! I am so happy for you, you deserve it, I almost cried seeing you so happy! I can't wait to go with you on your journey!

[Journey2betrhealth]

Congrats! Way to go girl! You have awesome insurance.

Donna:)

[MissJanieHere]

Congrats!

[pinkcupcake666]

yea!!! im so happy for u i wish u the best of luck

[rememberdory]

Congratulations!!!! You are going to do awesome!!!

[slayerchic3]

you go girl!:)

[ManagingMischief]

Wow, I'm so happy for you Amelia. You are going to be one foxy lady

[iloverichardlewis]

That is so wonderful news. I wish you luck with your tummy tuck.Happy for you. your worth it.Love all your videos.