Hi Everyone, I am having a consultation for plastic surgery and my insurance company may pay for some of it. My PCP requested that I put together a letter for him and he will then modify it and sign. I was wondering if any of you out there that has been approved for plastic surgery by their insurance company if you can email me the letter that your Doctor's wrote for you. I am desperate since my appointment with the Plastic Surgeon is soon. I know someone out there will respond to my plee. I know because I have been there and have been able to help others with approval letters and diet plans that were needed for others to obtain approval for the gastric bypass. Now I need your help. Please help me!!!!!!

According to my surgeon they will. I am a Mil spouse and i got the RNY covered and he said that they also cover the TT through Tricare (i have prime also). They may even pay for a breast lift...i am going to research how i might get that one done. They were even doing enhancements for mil members at one time...so i might look into that also. Hope that helps. If nothing else contact Tricare...they can tell you exactly what they will cover. Or your surgeons ins person may even know...especially if they deal with Tricare a lot.

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of the plastic surgeons in Anchorage? I got a pretty good quote from Dr. Manuel and Dr. Cole`s office. Thank you. Alice Lap RNY 8-26-04 Dr. Julie Ellner San Diego 314/302/128/140

I am working on a holiday project for Marine Recruits who are sick or injured and having to spend time in Medical Rehab Platoon. Many of the recruits don't know if they will get sent home or they will get to see their dream come true. Below is a letter if you can read it and help out that would be great. Thanks, Jenn I am with a group call Marine Moms Online (MMO). We are an Internet support group for thousands of families of the Marine Corps. Each holiday season we turn our attention to sick and injured recruits at the Training Depots in both San Diego and Parris Island. These young men and women, approx 750, have been removed from regular training and will be in the Special Training Company (STC) over the holiday season. On Christmas morning MMO delivers a patriotic holiday stocking to each of these recruits. The stockings are filled with items that have been donated from various sources. In the stockings the recruits receive phone cards, envelopes, stamps, note pads and pens. But the key "gift" in this stocking is a bundle of letters that we collect from children all over the country. Last year each recruit had 12 letters in their stocking. That is over 8000 letters! Our goal is to bring cheer to these special recruits on Christmas Day and to show them how much we support them and stand behind their determination to become a United States Marine. And you can be part of that impact - in a very simple way! Would you please help by collecting letters and/or drawings from children of all ages? The subject can be patriotic, holiday wishes, or even a simple thank you for serving our county. It can be from schools, Sunday schools, clubs, and just your own kids. The end result is letters. However you decide is the best way for your class or school to participate is greatly appreciated. Following are simple guidelines for the letters. - Notes, letter, pictures and cards accepted. - Salutation should be "Dear Recruit" - Envelope for each letter/drawing is not necessary - send it all in one package to the address below. - NO personal return addresses. - Mark the back of each note with a classroom sticker or stamp with the school address, if they desire possible responses from recruits. Please mail your letters to arrive by November 20, 2006 to this addresses: MMO Holiday Project c/o The Avery's 2403 West Sunnyside Ave Visalia CA 93277 Thanks in advance for your support of our project. We can make the Christmas season just a little better for these recruits who SO desire to serve our country. Sincerely, Jennifer Avery P.S. You can view photos from past visits at this website: http://marinemomvisits.com

Lisa, I haven't gone through what you are going through post-op so I can't say I know how you feel. All I can offer are words of encouragement and to let you know we're here for you, each and every day. For me, this surgery was my last hope of ever being at a "normal" weight. I'm still about 45 pounds from goal, but I can finally see it happening. I've learned through experience in my life that sometimes I have to take things one day at a time. All I have is NOW, today. Today, I will eat healthy food - protein first. When tomorrow comes, I can eat whatever I want. But for today, healthy food, and lots of water. I can do anything for 24 hours. This is how I quit drinking 23 years ago and how I quit smoking on New Year's Eve 2005 - one day at a time. You can get back on track, Lisa. Do it just for today. Do it just for you. Because you're worth it. Cheri