HI Sue, You look great. I am scheduled for a tummy tuck on October 21st. I am having an anchor cut (as my gastric bypass was open). It should reduce my gastric incision and repair my very large hernia. I would like to see your reconstructive surgery pictures if possible. Could you email me your password and any advice or details you would like to share. Did you have your arms done too? I was just curious. I am definately having my thighs done but I am on the fence about my arms. Thanks a bunch.

Sorry you were denied, I hope the appeal works for you. Dianne

Lara, At least you were aware it might happen... g'head and appeal! I hope it works out for you. I got so frustrated and miserable because I was told that the doctor wouldn't even send my pix to the insurance company to even *try*. -Beth http://meltingmama.blogspot.com/

:*( Sorry to hear the bad news ... I too was denied & ended up self paying for my Breast Lift - Arm Lift & Lipo on my saddle bags ... Feel bad - you have a right to! But don't let it get you down ... Hopefully you can get it all approved - otherwise we will have to start a fund for you Sue 320/146 OMG!!!

I expected this. . .but this morning, it's making me sad. I was deined for my Body lift by my insurance. And I know that I should be all gung ho with the rally cry of "Appeal". . .but right now its just kicking me in the teeth a little bit. I mean, I know insurance is a purchased commodity not a right in this country, and that it's my healthcare plan that has the exclusions, not the "evil empire" or some booty. I know all the things to say to make myself feel better. But, I think I'm just going to have to let myself feel bad about it for a little while. Later I'll be ready to start the train rolling on an appeal. Thank god I don't want it until December. *sigh* ~Lara