Surgery

Hi everyone, I have a question for those out there who've had reconstructive. Did any of you have BC/BS? My PCP thinks I am a candidate for approval, because the skin hanging on my tummy and arms hurts my back and shoulders so much I'm on Vicodin all the time and taking cortisone shots for pain. I can't exercise any more because of it. I can only walk with a girdle and you can't wear one working out because I chafe so much it'll bleed. So she is sending me to a reconstructive surgeon next month for a consult. I have BC/BS and was wondering if anyone else had, and what they had to do for approval, or if they were denied. Thanks in advance. Nona

Hi Nona, How are you? I am sorry I can't help you with your question. I really don't have much hanging skin except those boobs and butt. I think nursing saved me. I am very muscular. Good Luck with your consult. I do wish you the best. Have you ever tried riding a bike? There is not much sweating and rubbing involved.I enjoy it alot. Again...Best Wishes...Lorraine By the way.... How is your daughter doing?

Hi Lorraine, I have a treadmill, a gazelle, a weight set and a stationary bike. I use the bike the most, as that has the least stress on my back. I never learned how to ride a regular bike and I'm too old and brittle now to start. Diana is going to Danville for treatment 4 of 6 of Cytoxin, her chemo. She's walking pretty good now. She is learning how to walk backwards. She is still a bit shakey and probably always will be. But she's a plucky kid and keeps trying. I am so very proud of her and her effort. Thanks for asking. Nona

Nona it sounds like you are a great candidate for surgery. I just got approved for my surgery and didn't have any problems. Each insurance has it's own set of criteria for approving everything......I would just call around to some plastic surgeons and see if they deal with your insurance.......if you need a referral tell your PCP to give you one.....I am lucky and my plastic surgeons office knew what was needed and got my approval in like 3 days or something crazy like that.......Good Luck Jesi

Hi Jesi, Congrats on getting approved! The surgeon my PCP is sending me to deals with my insurance all the time. They're a team of three reconstructive surgeons who have done other bypass patients and with good results. I don't need referrals, just precert. But I was just wondering if BC/BS has a history of denials or if they're easy to get approval through. Thanks. Nona