Lets talk TT

Hey y'all Im going to Dr. Barba's office to meet with Jason to discuss skin removal aka tummy tuck...lol I hope it goes well and my insurance will help cover it. Pray for me, and I'll let you all know how it goes! much love~ Toni

Wooohooo Toni! Isn't it amazing that you are at this point? That is so awesome, I will cross my fingers and pray insurance covers the cost for you! Good luck and congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Luck Toni.  Can't wait to hear all about it. Bev

Hi Toni, I will keep my fingers crossed for you.  I have had my consult for hernia repair, abdominoplasty and breast lift. The hernia should be covered,  the plastic surgeon's office is putting in  for panniculectomy( excess abdominal skin removal). So I am waiting for the final verdict of what my total costs will be. Since I will have the three things done at the same time it will reduce some of my costs.  They estimate I will have to still pay about $7500.00 for everything after insurance. Alot of money,  but I think I deserve to complete this journey and get rid of all the left over excess baggage(skin). I still would like my arms fixed too.  Wishing you all the best. Keep us posted on what happens. Sher

He's not a plastic surgeon right?  I suggest Yale residency program instead of a non-plastic surgeon.  Or any real certified plastic surgeon for that matter. Good Luck Hugs Heidi

hey y'all   so i went yesterday met with jason.  he was very positive, said i met the 18 month part for anthem so thats good.  i might have gall stnes so i have to go for an ultrasound next week.  they took some pictures of my stomach and my rashes for the insurance company.  so now all i have to do is get a letter from my pcp saying he treated me for the rashes, and my ultrasound for my gall bladder, and they will sumit all to my insurance...wish me luck xoxox toni

Hi Toni, Here's crossing my fingers that you'll get an approval for your TT.  I had a lower body/lift TT October 06.  I had to pay out of pocket as I didn't have complications from the xtra skin. However... I am calling my PS tomorrow for a consultation for a revision.  My skin is very loose again around my mid section where I can pull it about 2 or more inches each side.  (GROSS!)  Also where she cut across my lower abs is now hanging. I did have a talk with my PS over the phone a few months ago & explained what was going on.. I've changed & upped my exercise routine to 5 days a week with cardio & weight lifting so it has changed my physic & muscle mass causing the drooping. I'm a little discouraged as the skin is making my pants tight... I haven't gained weight (the 5 pound fluxuation with the monthly visitor) but that's pretty normal for any of us ladies) Had I known this was going to take place after a year I think I would have held off a little longer.. but I was just about 2 years out of the WLS when I had the TT & my weight was stable by then.   I'm hoping it won't be too much out of pocket we'll see.   PS... the TT surgery was a "cake walk" no real pain.  Worst part was the anesthesia as it was a 5 1/2 hour surgery where that really knocked me on my butt.  The drains were a little ouchy but it was very "non eventful". I also had some liposction done on my back side (right above my butt) to remove a pocket of very large solid fat that wouldn't budge no matter what I did for exercise.  That was a little ouchy when I sat but definately happy with the results.. Keep us in the loop of how you made out with the insurance hopefully with the documented & treatment of rashes you'll get a quick answer.   Take care, Mickey