Extra skin...???

longwalker1961 · February 4, 2008

Is there something other than surgery to do about the extra skin I will have once I lose the weight? I know losing the weight is way more important. I'm just wanting to know. I'm curious. Are the reconstructive surgeries covered by any insurance or just some? Are there reasons the reconstructive surgery could be considered medically necessary?

sue11 · February 4, 2008

The only way that I know of that the surgery is covered by insurance if for medical neccessity, such as rashes, skin infections etc..., but it is possible.

MZDREAMGIRL · February 4, 2008

Im worried about the same thing. I have not had my surgery yet but all my paper work will be in at the end of the month hopefully....

Terrisioux · February 5, 2008

I've been wondering/worrying about the same thing. I am scheduled to have my surgery on 3/3/08 and as the day gets closer it seems some people can't keep from asking me this question. What are you going to do about all that loose skin. Not giving me warm fuzzies. Yet still happy to get banded. THANKS!

February 5, 2008

Me too I am having mine done in march and I want to know about the loose skin I weigh in at 432 lbs and want to get back to 175lbs I know I can do it its just all that skin what to do with

AlisaH · February 5, 2008

I asked my surgeon the same thing and he told me that it really depends from person to person and the amount of elasticity in your skin when you have surgery. He advised that getting up and walking as soon as possible and keeping it up along with being sure you get your Protein and ALL your Water then that will go along way towards helping this situation.

And yes, most insurance companies will only pay if it's medically necessary. Just be sure to go to the doc often if you do find you have excess skin and document everything!

Don't let this be the deterent though, I committed to the surgery with the understanding that I would do what I could and if I had to I would finance the plastic surgery to take care of it. After everything we have all been through we owe ourselves this!

Good luck and take care!

Alisa

aubrie · February 5, 2008

My doc said the same thing as AlisaH

deneicy · February 5, 2008

I think the fast food monoliths that brainwash 34% of our nation to eat fattening diets should pay an OBESITY tax to fund treatment, including tummy tucks.

j/k (sorta)

Chrisann · February 5, 2008

My doctor also commented that losing it slow helps as well.

TulipStar · February 5, 2008

A lot of it is genetics. I have only lost 56 lbs and have loose skin already...

I have lost a lot of weight before and got my insurance to pay for my Tummy Tuck. It was a long and exhausting process..I got denied twice and appealed, I think it took me almost a year to finally get approved. that was for my tummy though, which could cause rash, back problems etc. I think it would be harder for them to cover arms/legs, etc.