Tricare and abdomnioplasty

[spiritedcowgirl63 108]

Mary. Do you have pics? I fought my denial and won for panni. Surg june11th. Do you have idea what $ amount they paid?

[Mary23 17]

Spirited.....every doc has their own negotiated price with tricare. Mine hasn't been processed yet. Are you just having the panniculectomy? I do have pics but not to be posted publicly. I also promised my surgeon I wouldn't share until I was more healed. Do you have questions? I'll be happy to help if I can.

[caleksa 48]

Mary-

My surgery is next week, I am excited and nervous at the same time. How is the pain after yours and what did your surgeon give you to manage it?

[Mary23 17]

Day 3 was the worst and the first time I took any pain mess. My doc gave me Percocet (low dose) and I only needed it day 3. I am day 13 post op today and went to work. I did get tired but I feel great. Good luck to you and let me know if you have any questions!

[spiritedcowgirl63 108]

Any pics yet Mary? I went to pre op today and having hiccups on fees. My ins approved panni and the doctor wants paid up front $7500 with another $2000 after ins pays. The original agreement was $7500 cash then ins reimburse for the coveted portion I get reimbursed. Somewhere a miscommunication. Anyone know how much the normal panni procedure costs?

[Mary23 17]

I am reluctant to post pictures as my incision line is very low! I still have some swelling but I am completely satisfied and have NO regrets! My insurance coverage was 2k and my fee was 5k. I am 4 weeks post op and feel completely healed. When are you scheduled?

[jess9395 5,448]

Wow that's pricey for a panni. My full abdominoplasty is $8100 and insurance isn't paying any of if.

[Mary23 17]

Wow that's pricey for a panni. My full abdominoplasty is $8100 and insurance isn't paying any of if.

How long ago did you have yours Jess?

[jess9395 5,448]

Haven't had it yet... Scheduled for June 11th and already paid for! Getting abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), brachioplasty (arm lift) and mastopexy (Breast lift) w/augmentation.

[Mary23 17]

Wow that is a lot! I am almost 5 weeks post op of just the Tummy Tuck. I'm so happy I did it!

[caleksa 48]

I am 10 days post-op and have 0 regrets. I had a panni, abdominoplasty, circumferential and a little additional Lipo under chin and bra line. Tri-Care covered the panni and abdominoplasty. The original quote for all was a $12,300, my portion was $3,500. My surgeon told us that he removed 15.2 lbs in skin and tissue which he said was one of the most he's ever done. I'm still healing of course but I am so pleased with what I see so far. Everybody is different but for me the pain and discomfort have been the worse I have ever experienced BUT worth it. Admittedly, I am a big baby, I wish I was one of these people who felt great after the first week. My scar line is also very low, right along the pubic area so I have not posted pictures either.

Christy

[jess9395 5,448]

Wow that is a lot! I am almost 5 weeks post op of just the Tummy Tuck. I'm so happy I did it!

It is a lot, but I feel like I am only up for one recovery with my schedule and my kids' schedules so I better get the bang for my proverbial buck, LOL

[Mary23 17]

How are you doing Jess?