plastic surgery after wls?

does anyone know how someone can get a tummy tuck after losing a lot of weight, my insurance won't pay for it, and i definately need one for all my lose skin. any ideas or comments would be great. does anyone know of a great plastic surgeon in the little rock area or close to it ? thanks, amanda - 106 lbs.

Hi Amanda. Check under www.cosmeticfeeplan.com. It is a loan designed of plastic surgery with reasonable rates and payments. I had a friend use it and she said it was great. As far as doctors, Dr Shewmake, Dr Bauer, Dr Sloan and Dr Moffitt have come highly recommended to me. I can't wait for mine... got to finish paying for a divorce first. Hope you are doing well. Denise

denise, it's great to hear from you, what do you mean a divorce! are you really getting one? you seemed so happy in your photo with your husband. anyway, how are you doing? you look great. are you still losing? i don't think i'll ever lose this last 15 lbs. when is your next drs. visit. i can't remember mine. hope to see ya soon, take care . hugs, amanda

Amanda, I don't know the answer to your question, But I'm very interested to see any replies. I to am in need of some very bad skin removal. Hugs Debbie Moya Dr. Baker 9/22/03 354/166.5/147

hey debbie, how have you been? i need to find a way to pay for it, my insurance won't pay for it. amanda

Amanda, I'm not sure if my Insurance will pay or not. I know they pay if it causes a skin Irritation or a skin discoloration. But I take good care of my skin so I have none of those problems. But I do have what they call an appren. And my belly hangs so low I have to wear a girttle. Some people say it isn't that bad but I can't stand it. I'm in a size 8 and I can't stand they way I look with my clothes off. But I guess I'll just have to get over it. I would love to have the skin removed from my arms. That is really what bothers me the most. Hugs Debbie Moya Dr. Baker 9/22/03 354/166/147

Hey Amanda, I am still preop, but I know a lot people who work in the medical profession. The name that keeps popping up for reconstructive surgery after wls is Dr. Shewmake. He seems to do a lot of wls patients. Tonia

thanks tonia, i will look into it, when is your date? amanda

Next Wed., I cannot believe it either! Tonia

tonia, congrats on your date, you'll do fine. are you using dr.baker? he is the greatest. take care and remember to walk, and to drink slowly- amanda