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Wait, wait, wait! You are confusing me now...you are just teasing or is there really a suggested order for PS? I've already had breast reduction done (waaaa!) but couldn't get the tt approved back in 2001 when I tried. They'd have a great laugh now if I tried to get approval for an augmentation billed as reconstruction wouldn't they?
My friend from the first surgery group who lost over 200# had her breasts done first, then arms, then legs (if I remember correctly..?..this was a long time ago!) then tt/butt lift. The trouble she had was that she was aenemic and had a terrible time getting her iron levels up between surgeries. She had a lot of trouble from the tt/butt lift...spitting stitches for years, fluid pockets, stuff that didnt heal well and a lot of pain after the surgery. I mean, for years pain. The same dr. who did my BR did her stuff and based on that i wouldn't go back to him. Maybe I just got lucky but still....
My friend from the first surgery group who lost over 200# had her breasts done first, then arms, then legs (if I remember correctly..?..this was a long time ago!) then tt/butt lift. The trouble she had was that she was aenemic and had a terrible time getting her iron levels up between surgeries. She had a lot of trouble from the tt/butt lift...spitting stitches for years, fluid pockets, stuff that didnt heal well and a lot of pain after the surgery. I mean, for years pain. The same dr. who did my BR did her stuff and based on that i wouldn't go back to him. Maybe I just got lucky but still....
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on 10/8/08 8:58 pm
on 10/8/08 8:58 pm
I think that there actually is a sequence that PS prefer when they do combination operations.
Insurance might consider your augmentation because you lost so much after WLS, regardless of what procedure you had years ago. I'd ask... can't hurt asking!
Seromas can be a big problem for some PS patients... years of pain!!! I'm shaking now!
If think that it is recommended to increase Protein prior to PS, actually any surgery, to help with healing. I've heard some suggest 90 - 120g daily total before surgery helps, but I'd check with the PS / Nutritionist to be certain.
Anemia between surgeries... sounds like she might have been low before, but I guess it could be related solely to the stress of PS on the body... loss of blood? trauma?
I have more questions... than answers!
Ro
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on 10/2/08 10:18 pm
on 10/2/08 10:18 pm
Oh... Heather... Girl, you are "into" a whole season of "home renovation" with the "major addition" that you just learned was in your future!!! Enjoy the open air spaces now because you'll be seeing changes soon in the Kitchen...
Bun in the Oven!!!
Any News??? Really Nosy person Here!
R
Bun in the Oven!!!
Any News??? Really Nosy person Here!
R
So...I am popping to say HI!
The last time I saw my surgeon was the first week of Sept. Talked about hernia repair and TT and said he would submit to the insurance. I still think it is gonna be a "no" but what can it hurt!?
So here it is 5 weeks later and I have heard nothing.
Was on the phone with resident this AM and he was needing some paperwork from us....long story short he was withdrawing from his 401k and using financial hardship, etc., etc. And, since the $$ in 401k is only dwindling away as stocks plumet...Got me to thinking...
I decided to apply for a medical loan thru my 401k now ($4000 out of pocket will be needed if I do get approved). Then called the docs office to see if they had heard anything.
Paperwork for 401k will come in mail in a week. Dr. office said they sent everything off to the ins. co. 9/26. So, technically they have only had it in their hands a week or week and a half at most.
So things aren't moving fast...but are moving!
The last time I saw my surgeon was the first week of Sept. Talked about hernia repair and TT and said he would submit to the insurance. I still think it is gonna be a "no" but what can it hurt!?
So here it is 5 weeks later and I have heard nothing.
Was on the phone with resident this AM and he was needing some paperwork from us....long story short he was withdrawing from his 401k and using financial hardship, etc., etc. And, since the $$ in 401k is only dwindling away as stocks plumet...Got me to thinking...
I decided to apply for a medical loan thru my 401k now ($4000 out of pocket will be needed if I do get approved). Then called the docs office to see if they had heard anything.
Paperwork for 401k will come in mail in a week. Dr. office said they sent everything off to the ins. co. 9/26. So, technically they have only had it in their hands a week or week and a half at most.
So things aren't moving fast...but are moving!
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on 10/7/08 9:17 am
on 10/7/08 9:17 am
Paperwork delays are a pain, but the REAL pain is that you are going to have to keep on top of its processing... progress. It's so easy to slip through the cracks if you don't monitor your requests with most companies. Since you're in the "system", even for 1+ wk, that's a good thing.
The 401K withdrawal, which stops you from saving, must be repaid... or you'll be penalized. Just a thought... How about negotiating a lower cost / bill with the hospital? ... do the same thing with the surgeon... Insurance companies negotiate costs all of the time, but patients just don't think about trying it. At the very least you might be able to set up a payment plan, which would allow you to keep your 401K intact.
I get skittish about loans vs negotiating lower prices... What do you think???
The 401K withdrawal, which stops you from saving, must be repaid... or you'll be penalized. Just a thought... How about negotiating a lower cost / bill with the hospital? ... do the same thing with the surgeon... Insurance companies negotiate costs all of the time, but patients just don't think about trying it. At the very least you might be able to set up a payment plan, which would allow you to keep your 401K intact.
I get skittish about loans vs negotiating lower prices... What do you think???
After insurance kicks in and they "adjust the bill" I still have a $4000 out of pocket expense to pay. So my portion is $4000 no matter what the insurance negotiates.
At the rate my 401k is declining (have lost 30% in the last 6-9 months) I might as well use my own money to cover the OOP and then re-pay myslef plus interest. I'd much rather do that then watch my 401k continue to lose money and have absolutely nothing to show for it. Not to mention getting a signature loan or medical loan would cost me more in interest than borrowing against myself.
KWIM?
At the rate my 401k is declining (have lost 30% in the last 6-9 months) I might as well use my own money to cover the OOP and then re-pay myslef plus interest. I'd much rather do that then watch my 401k continue to lose money and have absolutely nothing to show for it. Not to mention getting a signature loan or medical loan would cost me more in interest than borrowing against myself.
KWIM?
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on 10/8/08 3:24 am
on 10/8/08 3:24 am
Sorry about the Loss your $$$ has taken in the decline. I see your point...
BTW, I was basically saying "ask the hospital directly... same thing with asking the Doc... to "drop their pants"... I mean rate FOR you due to your cir****tances ... or agree to give you a no interest payment plan, which might have to be repaid quicker than a typical loan, but would save you $$$. What the heck... It's probably worth asking... most they can do is laugh and shake their heads "NO".
Negotiate your own $$$... and deals...
Whatever you do money wise, I'm sure the PS results will be well worth it!
BTW, I was basically saying "ask the hospital directly... same thing with asking the Doc... to "drop their pants"... I mean rate FOR you due to your cir****tances ... or agree to give you a no interest payment plan, which might have to be repaid quicker than a typical loan, but would save you $$$. What the heck... It's probably worth asking... most they can do is laugh and shake their heads "NO".
Negotiate your own $$$... and deals...
Whatever you do money wise, I'm sure the PS results will be well worth it!
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