I am approved by insurance for a Tummy tuck, lipo and panniculectomy!!! I NEVER in a million years expected insurance would approve, even the nurse at the dr.'s office was surprised! And....it was approved the FIRST time!! I at least thought I would have to appeal. I think it helped that I got a referral from my pain management dr, due to the back/neck issues. Plus, I wrote about how many medical problems are resolved, since the weight loss and how important exercise is in keeping it off. Also put that I am limited in my exercise options, due to other problems, and riding the recumbant bike, is pretty much my only option now, but....the pannis sits on top of my thighs making THAT difficult. SOOOOO, the stars aligned and the request landed on the right person's desk and I am approved!! Also thought that would only approve panniculectomy, but....approval has codes for lipo AND TT!! WOOHOO!!! SOOO excited!!

I have Blue Cross Mediblue Select through Medicare

I also have this Mediblue through medicare and i was wondering if this is who you had when they approved your sleeve? I have this now in NY but they are withdrawing as of 12/31/13 and Im hoping to get everything done before this!!! I need a band to sleeve revision due to complications from the band

Keeping my fingers crossed...congrats on your whole journey

I also have this Mediblue through medicare and i was wondering if this is who you had when they approved your sleeve? I have this now in NY but they are withdrawing as of 12/31/13 and Im hoping to get everything done before this!!! I need a band to sleeve revision due to complications from the band

Keeping my fingers crossed...congrats on your whole journey

Actually my sleeve was paid for by a managed Medicaid plan, before I got Medicare.

Edited October 19, 201312 yr by TheRealMeIsHere!

before/5 days after TT/panni. Will post more as swelling and bruising go down

Wow!! What a flat tummy. You must be super excited!!

Congrats! Was it painful?

Congrats! Was it painful?

No where near as painful as I imagined it would be. I thought I would be VERY debilitated for a while. Slow and stiff, but not too bad. ALL worth it!!

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I'm 1 month post, and feeling 99% back to normal. Recovery has been so much easier than I expected. Most of the swelling is gone, still wearing bodysuit for another 2-3 months, to help with healing. Wearing my size 1's, waiting to get back into my 0-00's. Will post updated pics.

5 weeks post-op. feeling terrific!! into my size 0-00's again. most of the swelling is gone!

Thank you for sharing. You look amazing. Enjoy the new you.