Preop Plastic Surgeon Visit 7/2/2010

10 more days! Discussing what the PS said, questions I asked, etc. Feel free to ask me any questions. Pics coming sometime by next weekend of what they'll be removing!

Surgery is "fleur-de-lis" (FDL) panniculectomy, also known as extended tummy tuck (ETT) or "anchor" tummy tuck.

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[Wellington5392]

how did you get your insurance to cover it? Ive heard that they do NOT want to.

[LiLtinee]

@Wellington5392 They definitely don't want to cover it. However, I had had documentation from the beginning of my weight loss journey of each & every skin issue, every time I had a rash, pictures, prescriptions, etc., and letters from my bariatric surgeon, primary care doctor, and plastic surgeon supporting me. We submitted it to the insurance company and they covered it without question. Even my plastic surgeon was shocked! I think it was all about good documentation.

Dena

[greenfrog775]

i AM A NEW SUB TO YOU AND SO EXCITED TO GO BACK AND WATCH YOUR JOURNEY i AM 7 MONTHS RNY POST OP

[LiLtinee]

@greenfrog775 Thanks for subbing, and welcome aboard! Good luck on your journey...it is soooo worth it!

[clbroadway]

Questions: What specific issues did you have with skin to get approved? My insurance will do a paniculectomy if I have documented skin conditions. I don't think I have anything that applies, and was wondering it there is a way around it. What prompted you to do this at this point in time-why not before? I have decided to start saving for the procedure...may take YEARS to have enough $ !

[LiLtinee]

@clbroadway Specific skin issues were rashes, "yeast" type infections under the panniculus. Also, the PS said the greater than 100 lb loss was important, but the rash documentation was probably the thing the ins. company looked at most. I've been thinking about it a long time, just decided to go see what my chances might be at getting it approved, and was shocked to find out that it was. I figured it was a long-shot!

[sparklepinklady]

I haven't been on here in a long time. Was so glad to see you are doing well and you are getting the surgery done you want. Thanks for the update !! I'm excited for you !!

[mayacalypsa]

@LiLtinee Yes, My breast implants were only 2.210$ US and I'm very happy with the results!

[LiLtinee]

@gastricRose Thanks, Rosemary! I'm a southerner, born and bred in NC...lol

[LiLtinee]

@dllars6005 Awww,thanks, Denise!

[LiLtinee]

@mayacalypsa Yes, indeed, I will post some preop pics by next weekend. It'll take some nerve to get them fixed just right. lol But it's an important part of the journey for us all to see those preop/postop pics and videos.

Nice to meet another OR RN! Did you go to Mexico for cost reasons?