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TiffanyG327
on 10/8/06 10:27 am - Toms River, NJ

I dont see why another doctor couldnt give you a referral. Go for it. It doesnt hurt to try. Oh, and for the rashes, try using this stuff called Carlistat. Its for rashes..its like a skin protectant. It works. To me it sort of seems like the same stuff as Desitin. Good luck!

Allecia
on 10/8/06 8:29 am - OR

RNY on 07/19/05

Topic: RE: what do you think?

Dang, I say go for it girl! Plastics will not be covered for me no way, no how. So if you can do it, I say DO IT! What's the worst that could happen, the surgeon would say no? You're already not doing it, so might as well get the process started and see how far you get! Can you imagine not having a stomach? How cool would that be?? Good luck! Lisa

Allecia
on 10/8/06 8:26 am - OR

RNY on 07/19/05

Topic: RE: sunday.... weigh in

Not good. I'm up to 176. But I know what I'm doing wrong, so I can't complain. My lowest was 168. It lasted for all of one day. But that's okay. I'll get there. I'm tired of beating myself up. Just gonna live my life and make a few better choices. Good luck to you Jennifer! I know what a struggle it's been. Hugs, Lisa

maureen A.
on 10/8/06 3:58 am - Tamarac, FL

RNY on 07/18/05

Topic: Plastic Surgery?

Hey there you guys.. I am just getting started on Plastic Surgery options.. what type.. self pay vs. insurance.. all of the research stuff. I feel like I prepared so far in advance for my Gastric Bypass but for this I'm really going into it blind. I have an appointment for a consultation with a PS Doctor/Surgeon on Wednesday. .. This is a Consult for a Abdominoplasty and a Breast Lift. It might turn out that I'm looking more at a lower body lift. And a breast lift/augmentation.. I just don't know yet. Is anyone else considering having Plastic Surgery? And if so what have you experianced with all this so far?.. I also think I should have a referrall from my Bariactric Surgeon or Primary.. AND I don't. Even though it was the Bariactric Surgeon *****ccomended I see this Plastics Doc back in July. The initial consult will be $100.00 out of pocket. And then I think they submit to insurnace. I certainly am not prepared to do this with out insurance help. I feel that the hanging skin is a result of surgery that was approved by insurance. So anyone have any thoughts on this whole Plastic Surgery issue? IS it for you or not? Have you looked into it at all? Any insight on dealing with insurance? ... Peace mo 290 - surgery weight 150 - current weight.

frenchhorn
on 10/8/06 3:54 am - Hugo, MN

RNY on 07/01/05

Topic: what do you think?

ok- need some thoughts answered.. if we don't get pregnant- i would like the adominascapy- right.. ok- so 3 months ago- the nurse practioner from my surgeon (who everyone sees postop) said- i had to lose 9 more pounds in order for her to say- yes she can give me a referral for it... well at that time- i didn't really want it- but the last month- i've been getting the rashes under my stomach fold- and it won't go away- i need to get in and document it.. also have had back pain really bad the last oh- 9 months- i've been "steady" at this weight since 5 months out- not losing more than 10 pounds up or down... i really would like now to get rid of these stomach- no other plastics i would want- just this stomach gone... and it doesn't matter how much i eat or not eat- or exercise- it's not budging.. so on the 20th is my 3 month check up- and since i didn't lose the 9 pounds she won't give me the referral..... but i have the back pain and rashes- so couldn't my primary - over ride her and/or give me the referral. i emailed healthpartners- and they said if i have the back pain and rashes- then the adominalspy is covered in my plan. i don't need a referral for specialist- i could just make an appointment with plastics...(that's what they said to me)...... so what do you think? jennifer