So, after losing my weight and dealing with nasty rashed and infections in my c-section area, I am finally getting a TT. I think the PS will be doing some lipo around the hip area. He said something about the way I was shaped. Also repairing a hernia. THANK GOD TriCare will be covering the procedure. I'm so excited I could burst! PS wanted to do it as an outpatient, but I was able to get him to ok an overnight stay.

I think my husband is going to get me a chaise/lounger that has the knee area raised so I won't be confined to my bedroom. I'm also so glad we decided to pay a little extra for the recliner-like bed. :thumbup:

The doc says recovery time is between 4-6 weeks. Is that about right? Any advise on this would be really greatly appreciated. And congrats to all you guys who have had it done! I'll bet you feel fantastic!

What did you have to do to get Tricare to cover the procedure? I have Tricare Prime (south region). I have lost 120 pounds in about 18 months, still need to lose 40 more to be what the charts call "normal". I may never make that but I'm pretty happy where I am, size 16. Lots --- LOTS! -- of loose skin! Turkey neck, bat wings, horrible saggy thighs and a huge tummy "apron". I do have issues with the rashes and such and have told every doctor that will listen about them (everyone says "document, document, document"). Anything else I can do to be on the right track? Thanks.

I have Tricare Standard and would be interested what the criteria were for them to cover it. I'm a LONG ways off and I know things could change between now and then but I'm sure I'm going to need PS when I get to goal.

Went to my primary care doc to get treatments for these rashes (which they NEVER worked). My PCM sent in a request for authorization to VISIT with the plastic surgeon. That was approved within a week. Made the appt with the PS....he took photos, asked questions, told them what they were gonna do. Be sure and tell PS about how uncomfortable the rash is. Mine was even painful!

PS faxed over report and request for approval to TRICARE. Tricare NEEDS to have records of prior treatments, so have your PCM fax that over with the req for the PS visit.

I had an approval within a week of when Tricare had all the paperwork. My surgery is scheduled for the 26th of this month.

Good luck.:thumbup: