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Yes it can be covered! We see patient all the time who get approved. You must see you PCP and a dermatologist state it bothers you... Gives you rash, gets irritated... And as long as you get it documented and it's deemed medically necessary... Then your company should approve it... If denied, you can appeal by sending pictures and writing them a letter.

I work for a plastic surgeon and the first question we ask patient when inquiring about the abdominoplasty is "have you had children?, if so are you finished?" I don't think you should do it unless you choose not to have children.... if you have children you will re-stretch your skin and will probably need another surgery in the future... You should wait unless you have a panniculectomy... It's when they remove the excess skin that hangs... In most cases insurance companies will cover it. Good luck sweetie I also plan on having surgery soon just wanna get to my ideal weight first.

Hey! It's usually above the "biggest scar" atleast an inch above... Mine is above my bellybutton. If you aren't sore you can press it and you will feel something hard it's so weird because you can't see it but you can feel it! Lol doctors usually put it above the belly button or on the left or right side of the abdomen...congrats on your band

^^^ I remember my last normal meal! It was Fridays! Had some fried Mac n cheese and the California sandwhich hahaa ... I don't miss it!

When was the last time you got filled? Of you follow the rules and exercise you should be losing... I think you should see your doctor. Good luck

I will have 3 years on 2/12... down a lot but not at my goal... Almost there though lol

Hey Tessa! I just joined again yesterday lol if you ever have any questions please ask away! Everyone is so nice I will have 3 years being banded on the 12th woohoo! You made the right choice (thumbs up)

I'm excited for you! I'll never forget how nervous I was... You will be reborn... The best thing I have ever done... Can't wait to see what you look like in a couple months! Good luck