The final leg of my journey!

[Momoof4 0]

Well, I finally did it. After months of mulling it over I went for my PS consultation. I am definitly doing this! I worked so hard over the past year I think I owe it to myself to see this weight loss journey through. I am waiting for the insurance approval right now. So many emotions: SCARED TO DEATH:scared2: Excited, anxious and nervous! Hopefully by mid April there will be a new flablessness me!

[fourme 0]

Hello, can I ask what your planning on having done? Does insurance cover plastic surger?

[sandi2004 2]

Regarding insurance and paying for plastic surgery that is a very delicate subject. Some insurances MAY offer a little coverage for removing the apron of skin left at our stomachs after weight loss in certain situations, but for the most part they will not. It certainly is worth the effort of trying though. I was lucky enough to get some coverage for this after I had my lower body lift, but it didn't even begin to cover a big part of the cost. I was grateful though, because anything is helpful. I had to send the insurance company pictures taken by the plastic surgeon as well as his records, the records of the surgeon who did my banding and my primary health care provider's records- all to support the fact that the apron of skin was causing rashes, infections, and impinging on my movements.

You can find some of my plastic surgery information on my blog at

I’ve mastered my tool and I am maintaining my success.

I hope you can find some useful information there or feel free to email me.

[Momoof4 0]

My first surgery will be TT and Lipo and possible lift in my thighs. I am very lucky to have insurance who will pay for most everything. They feel if they paid for the lapband they will pay for the Plastic Surgery. If i didn't have the band then no they would not pay. PS says it is very rare for my insurance co to deny after having bariatric surgery.

[sandi2004 2]

My first surgery will be TT and Lipo and possible lift in my thighs. I am very lucky to have insurance who will pay for most everything. They feel if they paid for the LAP-BAND® they will pay for the Plastic Surgery. If i didn't have the band then no they would not pay. PS says it is very rare for my insurance co to deny after having bariatric surgery.

You are incredibly fortunate! Most everyone I know here in California has had to dig very deeply into our own pockets to cover PS

[wannabthinagain 0]

congrats on the weightloss and (hopefully) upcoming PS!

i WISH my ins. would pay for any part of my PS. NOPE...nadda...none!

i'm fortunate we are able to pay for me to have PS. i think i'd pay on a loan for a LONG time if i had to, just to be able to finish this part of the journey!!

[sandi2004 2]

congrats on the weightloss and (hopefully) upcoming PS!

i WISH my ins. would pay for any part of my PS. NOPE...nadda...none!

i'm fortunate we are able to pay for me to have PS. i think i'd pay on a loan for a LONG time if i had to, just to be able to finish this part of the journey!!

PS is definitely worth the investment. If you haven't had the chance you may want to read my blog entries on PS as you start pursuing this part of your journey. You can find them at:I’ve mastered my tool and I am maintaining my success.

I hope you find them useful.