4 day's till surgery

Hello all you Junebugs. I hope all is well with you all in your new improved way of life! I have my panni " t.t." in 4 days!!! I'm alittle anxious.. yet excited to finally have a flat tummy. which I don't think I ever had.. EVER!! so a big cheer to all of us on a great job. and for those of us that are persuing the ps side of this journey I hope we all have great successes in this venture as we have had in our WLS side of the trip. will keep you all posted when I get back from the hospital. Mary

Hi Mary, Best wishes with your upcoming surgery. I'm sure you are going to be pleased with the outcome once you have recovered. I have consulted with a plastic surgeon and I have another hernia, my 5th since 1992! My insurance company approved the hernia repair, but not the panni. For some reason they feel that the panni removal is a cosmetic procedure, does it not make any sence to them that the excess skin continues to pull on my stomach muscles creating the multiple hernias?!?! I am in the process of appealing. Please let all of us know how how you do with your surgery once you are feeling up to it. Terri

You need to get more than one doctor to tell them that. Good luck!! GOD bless. Kim

Is your insurance covering this? Blue Shield?

HI Yes Audrey, my insurance is covering this. I had a documented rash at time of consul. and was approved. my insurance is bc/bs. surgery tomorrow!!! Mary

Was your first step to get a referral from your pcp or surgeon? I have Blue Shield and am just starting to learn about the process.

my first step was I called the ps. they wouldn't even consider seeing me until they got the referral from my pc doctor. once they got the referral they booked me an appointment for the consult. I lucked out and had that rash that was NASTY!! and my ps said I couldn't have come at a better time. I guess she was right. good luck with your process. I'll let everyone know how I made out when I get back. Mary

Mary, Sure hope everything has gone well with your surgery...I will keep you in my prayers for today and the days ahead. It will be a long journey, but I know you can do it. It will just take time. Sit back and relax. Let everyone else do for you now. In the long run you will be glad you did. Karen 288/119

Mary, Today's your day and we are all wishing you well. Please check in ASAP and let us know how you are doing! -BJ