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Yes BIgdog Bryan I totally agree with you !

Thank you My quote for the upper tummy was $9000 that is just the doctor fee not including Hospital Fees I think I just might have to search around I'm in Seattle Washington area and have BCBSIL anyone in the group in my area??

Would anyone who's had this procedure share pictures I'm really concerned about the fat above the belly button that won't be touch. unfortunately I can't afford to do a Tummy Tuck ... I had my weight loss surgery in 2013 and have lost 80 lbs and exercise about 3 times a week and can't get rid of the stomach fat

Hello all I was recently approved for a panniculectomy code 15830 Excision,excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue ( includes lipectomy) abdomen,infraumbilical panniculetomy has any one had this procedure ? I'm not understanding all the medical terms

Oh no so sorry to hear I hope everything works out for you good luck !

Good question? I'm having a Tummy Tuck on December 21th and I haven't told any of my co/workers I feel like it's none of their business.

Hello joteddie I had my gastric sleeve in 2013 lost 80 lbs and have maintained pretty good probably gained about 10 lbs back due to back surgery and not able to be active.....I have in the past two year document and gone to doctor for severe cases of rashes I didn't think I would get approved and was surprised [emoji15] when I received my approval letter in the mail last week. I'm hoping to loose the 10lbs I've gained before I have the surgery in December. Good luck to you

Watching my mom go through it, I'd say someone to help you! Recording when and how much of what meds is essential, and make sure the person has good handwriting (I couldn't read it at all when my dad wrote it, haha). Good luck!

Good question? I'm having a Tummy Tuck on December 21th and I haven't told any of my co/workers I feel like it's none of their business.

Yes thank you just haven't been able to find a lot about the Fleur de lis tummy tuck

I had LBL with fleur de lis Tummy Tuck and Lipo 7 days ago. I was 197 the day of surgery (my goal weight is 185-190). I knew there was about 8ish pounds to skin and didn't want to get to my goal and then lose another 10 from surgery. Even my PS says I should not lose anymore weight as my body is proportionate now, just need this work done.
So they ended up taking 15lbs of tissue and today (with tons of swelling) I was 191.
So I should comfortably be in the 180's when all is said and done.

I ended speak into the plastic surgeon and her office told me that my insurance provider won't allow for me to have removal until I've lost another 25 lb so here I go more weight to lose and keeping fingers crossed

Sorry but sounds to familer!! Where did you go? We went to Juarez, Mexico. We also had about the same care!! I could not beleive how they bald face lied to us. We went thru BELITE WEIGHT LOSS center. They lied so much. When I complained she said they already knew about most of it!! Just their way of doing things. GOSH O MIGHTY different I guess!! I have complained on this site also. If one person changes their mind about using that outfit I will be happy!! Did you have a problem with none speaking English? We did for sure. Even the ones that worked in the little cafe had only 1 person hat could kind of understand. One of the worse week of our lives!! Are you home yet? Where are you from? Do you have someone to help you out? How about a DR in your area that will help you? I am so sorry!! HUGS

Can you find out what was said to get the breast lift approved by insurance and enlighten the rest of us PLEASE? Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

My insurance didn't cover anything. It didn't cover my sleeve surgery and it doesn't cover any plastic surgery besides mastectomy. Makes me mad. I'm saving them thousands of dollars because I no longer have the health issues I had before but they won't cover anything even after I've reached and maintained at my goal weight.
I suggest you start saving or make sure your credit is good enough to finance the procedure. I went to Mexico for my sleeve and it was $4,500. I stayed local for my Tummy Tuck and breast lift and it was $8,400.
HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

You look amazing

Congrats you look Great what is your weight after plastic surgery?

Hello I was approved for a panniculectomy has anyone had this done ? I'm just concerned about any excess skin above the belly button that will not be removed .....

Would anyone who's had this procedure share pictures I'm really concerned about the fat above the belly button that won't be touch. unfortunately I can't afford to do a Tummy Tuck ... I had my weight loss surgery in 2013 and have lost 80 lbs and exercise about 3 times a week and can't get rid of the stomach fat

I just had surgery last month but I'm wondering about skin removal. I've heard that it's possible for insurance to cover it. I'm wondering how that all works? Is it common?
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I am having an Inverted T Tummy Tuck on April 21st. I'm very excited and extremely nervous. I'm 43 and a mother of five children. I have had three c sections, one on the pelvic line and two up and down the stomach. I'm overweight with it all being in my belly. I met up with my surgeon and agreed he could make me have a flat belly with a curve again. I have looked at numerous before and after pics and videos of stories. Do's and don't and care afterward. I would appreciate any advice. I have cut out all caffeine and chocolate. I have also started working out. I have had a previous back surgery so I am limited. I'm working mostly my arms and some excercises for the lovely back fat. ? I have added my current pic. It isn't pretty but it is real! Can't wait to have a waist again!

Thank you for answering my questions

Do the doctor make more money if you pay for the surgery out of pocket I'm just curious because at my appointment I asked it they could try and get approval for the Tummy Tuck and was told that it would be denied because it considered cosmetic so I called my insurance and they said I do have coverage and gave me additional codes so I gave that information to the doctor office and they said insurance would not cover me so I'm just a little confused to be honest my upper stomach as more fat [emoji23]

Were you approved for the TT or just the panniculectomy

All I can say is WOW! I thought I was prepared, but boy was I wrong. I have had 2 c sections, my roux en y, plus other surgical procedures, so maybe Imwas over confident coming into this. I am at day 5 and the pain is still a big factor. My incision burns and gets random sharp,shooting pain, my ass is so sore from sitting in a reclining position for the last 5 days. My back and neck are sore from being hunched over, and I am beyond tired. The swelling is substantial, and the drains are nor only gross, they hurt and I can't get them out until I drain less than 30 cc for 2 consecutive days. Right now I still have well over 30 cc of Fluid. On a positive note the surgeon said all went well and he believes I will be very happy with the results. I wanted to do a thigh and breast lift as well, but the insurance would only cover the Tummy Tuck, at this point I am am glad because I couldn't imagine even more areas of my body hurting at the same time. It is also allowing me the option to really think about if I would want to go through this again. One word of advise, keep the compression binder your surgeon gives you on at all times except the shower. It really does help with the support, and pain.