Finally Approved!

I finally got word back from my insurance company yesterday -- and they approved me for an abdominoplasty. We submitted for a LBL, but was told they very rarely approve those. And you know what? That's okay -- because it will still reduce the amount out of pocket that I'll have to pay to get all this skin taken off. Of course, I did the typical girly thing last night and stood butt-nekkid in front of the mirror, moving the apron this way and that way and trying to figure out what this body really looks like under 25 pounds of skin. LOL -- it's amazing, but you can really see a shape underneath. Belly this year -- next year it's the boobage! Woo! Lisa

Congratulations Lisa! I can honestly say that I've shifted and squeezed my "apron" to see what I could look like without all of that skin. Susan

Susan, I saw your pics yesterday, by the way, you look GREAT! I have lived with this belly for so long, that it's unfathomable to imagine NOT having it. I don't stand up and "manipulate" it often, but when I'm laying on my back, you can see ribs and bones. Lisa

Thanks Lisa. I've always had a belly too.... It's amazing what control top underwear can do for you -- I'm not sure I'd know what to do without having to wear it. LOL My boss had her "apron" removed last year and she said it was by far the best thing she's ever done for herself. One day I will have enough $ for it!!! I hope! Susan

Congratulations Lisa. Make sure you post pictures! Hugs, Anna

Thanks, Anna! I have the dreaded "before" pics hidden, encrypted, and buried within the bowel of our home computer. LOL. I'll be proud to post them once there's actually an "after". Lisa

Congratulations! I do the same with my apron. I am having surgery on Mon 4/30/07. Congratulations again! ~Norma~

How exciting, Norma! That's only a little more than a week away. Are you getting excited? Nervous? Lisa

Congrats Lisa, wonderful news.

Thanks!