I was sleeved last may and have a large abdominal hernia that I need repaired. My insurance won't cover the tt. I have heard that you can't go back and get a tt after getting a hernia repair- is this true?

Not to be stupid, but what is TT?

I am guessing but I think it means Tummy Tuck.

i don't see why you couldn't.. tummy tucks don't typically involve any modification to the muscle.

go get a consult with a plastic surgeon and see what he/she has to say about it.

Some general surgeons will do the TT at the same time as the hernia repair. If they code it correctly the insurance should cover it. I discussed it with my surgeon before my sleeve was done.

I have a friend who worked with her plastic surgeon and had him do her tummy tuck immediately after the hernia repair, and only had to pay the plastic surgeon's bill, as her insurance covered the operating room costs, anesthesia, etc.

i don't see why you couldn't.. tummy tucks don't typically involve any modification to the muscle.

go get a consult with a plastic surgeon and see what he/she has to say about it.

Actually MOST TTs include muscle repair---- that's a main reason for them- muscle revision and tightening.

I just had a tummy tuck 5 days ago. After my surgery my surgeon told me he I had a hernia and some scar tissue from my previous vsg surgery and gall bladder surgery that other surgeons did. My tummy tuck surgeon informed me he took care of it all for free while he was in there doing my tummy tuck.