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It's official! My date is may 1st! Not sure if anyone is following my story but insurance approved my skin removal surgery but the surgeon charges cash up front and you are then "reimbursed" which was a $5,000 reimbursement on a$20,000 surgery. No thank you!

I'm going the "cash patient" route. I didn't want to, but I've got to! I'm tackling my most hated (loved) body part, my fupa. It's carried 2 children, gained and lost weight. I can't say I'll miss her LOL.

Any advice for a Tummy Tuck patient? What's my must haves post surgery?

It's official! My date is may 1st! Not sure if anyone is following my story but insurance approved my skin removal surgery but the surgeon charges cash up front and you are then "reimbursed" which was a $5,000 reimbursement on a$20,000 surgery. No thank you!

I'm going the "cash patient" route. I didn't want to, but I've got to! I'm tackling my most hated (loved) body part, my fupa. It's carried 2 children, gained and lost weight. I can't say I'll miss her LOL.

Any advice for a Tummy Tuck patient? What's my must haves post surgery?

It's not cosmetic... Did you even READ my post? My TT and LBL have been approved to be "covered" as well.... But they don't cover the surgeons going rate.

I was so happy when I found out insurance approved my body lift ad a medical procedure (not cosmetic). See, I suffer from skin rashes, boils and irritation. Both in the folds in my stomach and also under my butt cheeks. I have the scars to prove them. After submitting all my records they approved me.... GREAT NEWS! I cried tears of joy when I got approved.

But that's where it ended.
Every surgeon requires cash payment up front, no big deal. But what is a big deal is the MINIMAL about insurance pays for this procedure. The cash price of $22,000 (some places as low as $19,000) is expensive. Insurance only allows around $3,000 for the entire procedure! IT'S A JOKE. Deductible and max out of pockets, essentially, don't matter because you pay cash up front and only get reimbursement what insurance pays.

I have medical insurance.
This is a medical issue.
Why am I paying still $19,000 out of pocket?

Broken hearted.

I was so happy when I found out insurance approved my body lift ad a medical procedure (not cosmetic). See, I suffer from skin rashes, boils and irritation. Both in the folds in my stomach and also under my butt cheeks. I have the scars to prove them. After submitting all my records they approved me.... GREAT NEWS! I cried tears of joy when I got approved.

But that's where it ended.
Every surgeon requires cash payment up front, no big deal. But what is a big deal is the MINIMAL about insurance pays for this procedure. The cash price of $22,000 (some places as low as $19,000) is expensive. Insurance only allows around $3,000 for the entire procedure! IT'S A JOKE. Deductible and max out of pockets, essentially, don't matter because you pay cash up front and only get reimbursement what insurance pays.

I have medical insurance.
This is a medical issue.
Why am I paying still $19,000 out of pocket?

Broken hearted.

It's not cosmetic... Did you even READ my post? My TT and LBL have been approved to be "covered" as well.... But they don't cover the surgeons going rate.

I was so happy when I found out insurance approved my body lift ad a medical procedure (not cosmetic). See, I suffer from skin rashes, boils and irritation. Both in the folds in my stomach and also under my butt cheeks. I have the scars to prove them. After submitting all my records they approved me.... GREAT NEWS! I cried tears of joy when I got approved.

But that's where it ended.
Every surgeon requires cash payment up front, no big deal. But what is a big deal is the MINIMAL about insurance pays for this procedure. The cash price of $22,000 (some places as low as $19,000) is expensive. Insurance only allows around $3,000 for the entire procedure! IT'S A JOKE. Deductible and max out of pockets, essentially, don't matter because you pay cash up front and only get reimbursement what insurance pays.

I have medical insurance.
This is a medical issue.
Why am I paying still $19,000 out of pocket?

Broken hearted.

I was so happy when I found out insurance approved my body lift ad a medical procedure (not cosmetic). See, I suffer from skin rashes, boils and irritation. Both in the folds in my stomach and also under my butt cheeks. I have the scars to prove them. After submitting all my records they approved me.... GREAT NEWS! I cried tears of joy when I got approved.

But that's where it ended.
Every surgeon requires cash payment up front, no big deal. But what is a big deal is the MINIMAL about insurance pays for this procedure. The cash price of $22,000 (some places as low as $19,000) is expensive. Insurance only allows around $3,000 for the entire procedure! IT'S A JOKE. Deductible and max out of pockets, essentially, don't matter because you pay cash up front and only get reimbursement what insurance pays.

I have medical insurance.
This is a medical issue.
Why am I paying still $19,000 out of pocket?

Broken hearted.

I was so happy when I found out insurance approved my body lift ad a medical procedure (not cosmetic). See, I suffer from skin rashes, boils and irritation. Both in the folds in my stomach and also under my butt cheeks. I have the scars to prove them. After submitting all my records they approved me.... GREAT NEWS! I cried tears of joy when I got approved.

But that's where it ended.
Every surgeon requires cash payment up front, no big deal. But what is a big deal is the MINIMAL about insurance pays for this procedure. The cash price of $22,000 (some places as low as $19,000) is expensive. Insurance only allows around $3,000 for the entire procedure! IT'S A JOKE. Deductible and max out of pockets, essentially, don't matter because you pay cash up front and only get reimbursement what insurance pays.

I have medical insurance.
This is a medical issue.
Why am I paying still $19,000 out of pocket?

Broken hearted.

Yes. I had a few things, documentation from my bariatric surgeon, documentation from my OBGYN (sorry if TMI but my loose skin was causing irritation in my public region), documentation from my primary where I had 2 yeast infections inside my belly button due to the skin fold. I had visits spanning from about 5+ months before I decided to see a plastic surgeon.

Insurance approved my lower body lift!

I can't tell you how happy I am. I literally cried tears of joy! Sometimes insurance will only approve a portion of the lift, usually panniculectomy (sp?) but they approved everything for me. I had a history of rashes, boils, repeated yeast infections in my belly button. My belly skin sagged to the pubic region, which is probably why they approved me. Not only will this improve my look but my quality of life! I won't have to move my skin around to do things, like pee, or putting on clothes or shower!

So now... What do I need? I need a shopping list of things for this surgery. I might only have a month or two to prepare! Top items on my list:

Power Lift Recliner
Lots of pillows
Walker
Pre-op Skin Wash
Medical side table on wheels
Compression garments come with the surgery but probably need more post-op

Insurance approved my lower body lift!

I can't tell you how happy I am. I literally cried tears of joy! Sometimes insurance will only approve a portion of the lift, usually panniculectomy (sp?) but they approved everything for me. I had a history of rashes, boils, repeated yeast infections in my belly button. My belly skin sagged to the pubic region, which is probably why they approved me. Not only will this improve my look but my quality of life! I won't have to move my skin around to do things, like pee, or putting on clothes or shower!

So now... What do I need? I need a shopping list of things for this surgery. I might only have a month or two to prepare! Top items on my list:

Power Lift Recliner
Lots of pillows
Walker
Pre-op Skin Wash
Medical side table on wheels
Compression garments come with the surgery but probably need more post-op

Yes. I had a few things, documentation from my bariatric surgeon, documentation from my OBGYN (sorry if TMI but my loose skin was causing irritation in my public region), documentation from my primary where I had 2 yeast infections inside my belly button due to the skin fold. I had visits spanning from about 5+ months before I decided to see a plastic surgeon.

Just a heads up, I am having surgery in 3 weeks and my surgeon said not to buy any additional compression garments until after the drains come out because most do not accommodate where the drain placement will be... so maybe see if your doc has suggestions on that. I also am going to use my BariBear for support for when I have to cough (or go #2). Also, apparently, you want to have a lot of laxatives ready because #2 is painful with muscle repair (so I hear)! Maybe look into scar tape and scar creams?

💙CONGRATULATIONS💙
Can you share the types of things and how often/long/by whom they were documented ?

That's wonderful news! I hope your surgery goes well and you make a speedy recovery!

Insurance approved my lower body lift!

I can't tell you how happy I am. I literally cried tears of joy! Sometimes insurance will only approve a portion of the lift, usually panniculectomy (sp?) but they approved everything for me. I had a history of rashes, boils, repeated yeast infections in my belly button. My belly skin sagged to the pubic region, which is probably why they approved me. Not only will this improve my look but my quality of life! I won't have to move my skin around to do things, like pee, or putting on clothes or shower!

So now... What do I need? I need a shopping list of things for this surgery. I might only have a month or two to prepare! Top items on my list:

Power Lift Recliner
Lots of pillows
Walker
Pre-op Skin Wash
Medical side table on wheels
Compression garments come with the surgery but probably need more post-op

Insurance approved my lower body lift!

I can't tell you how happy I am. I literally cried tears of joy! Sometimes insurance will only approve a portion of the lift, usually panniculectomy (sp?) but they approved everything for me. I had a history of rashes, boils, repeated yeast infections in my belly button. My belly skin sagged to the pubic region, which is probably why they approved me. Not only will this improve my look but my quality of life! I won't have to move my skin around to do things, like pee, or putting on clothes or shower!

So now... What do I need? I need a shopping list of things for this surgery. I might only have a month or two to prepare! Top items on my list:

Power Lift Recliner
Lots of pillows
Walker
Pre-op Skin Wash
Medical side table on wheels
Compression garments come with the surgery but probably need more post-op

Insurance approved my lower body lift!

I can't tell you how happy I am. I literally cried tears of joy! Sometimes insurance will only approve a portion of the lift, usually panniculectomy (sp?) but they approved everything for me. I had a history of rashes, boils, repeated yeast infections in my belly button. My belly skin sagged to the pubic region, which is probably why they approved me. Not only will this improve my look but my quality of life! I won't have to move my skin around to do things, like pee, or putting on clothes or shower!

So now... What do I need? I need a shopping list of things for this surgery. I might only have a month or two to prepare! Top items on my list:

Power Lift Recliner
Lots of pillows
Walker
Pre-op Skin Wash
Medical side table on wheels
Compression garments come with the surgery but probably need more post-op

Insurance approved my lower body lift!

I can't tell you how happy I am. I literally cried tears of joy! Sometimes insurance will only approve a portion of the lift, usually panniculectomy (sp?) but they approved everything for me. I had a history of rashes, boils, repeated yeast infections in my belly button. My belly skin sagged to the pubic region, which is probably why they approved me. Not only will this improve my look but my quality of life! I won't have to move my skin around to do things, like pee, or putting on clothes or shower!

So now... What do I need? I need a shopping list of things for this surgery. I might only have a month or two to prepare! Top items on my list:

Power Lift Recliner
Lots of pillows
Walker
Pre-op Skin Wash
Medical side table on wheels
Compression garments come with the surgery but probably need more post-op

Mine hospital bill was $68,000! Before insurance

I lost maybe 13 pounds in the first week and have only lost 3 pounds since then and I'm almost a month out. I stick to between 450-700 calories a day, getting my Protein and fluids in. It can be very frustrating. I'm trying not to be at this point. Did she take measurements before surgery? Even through a stall, we can be losing inches. My clothes fit much better and I'm actually in a size smaller at this point. Good luck!

Quite a few people have posted that their doctor told them not to weigh for the first month because it can be so discouraging. Too early for despair, things will pick up!

I'm scheduled for June 4th as well! My doctor is allowing me to do 10 days preop liquid diet instead of 14 so I'm happy about that! I'm stocking up on Proteins and bariatric goodies!

Hello everyone! I am being sleeved on June 4th too. Nervous, apprehensive but mainly excited! My LRD starts next Monday but I seem to be eating everything in sight at the moment :-o
Happy that we can all support each other through this process!