Have a Date For My Abdomnioplasty

I am so happy!!!! Tuesday I went for my consultation with my plastic surgeon, and came home with a date for my surgery. It is actually more than an abdomioplasty, he is also going to do a mons repair at the same time. I was very impressed with Dr. Lawerence in Kansas City, KS. He told me couldn't guarantee perfection, I told him I didn't expect perfection, I only expect better. He patted me on the back, and told me he would guarantee me much much better.

April 21st is my day!!! At this point I feel like it's going to drag by. I hope it goes by quickly, I am so ready to get this done!!! 

Wish me luck and keep me in your prayers.

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Theresa

Wow! how exciting for you.  I am jealous.  You are so much farther along than me but we do have the date in common.  That is the day I have my RNY surgery in Junction City, KS.  I am pretty nervous and hoping I am making the right decision.  I am self pay and this is just one more thing to worry about.  How much weight have you lost?  Do you have any other areas you would like to have 'done'? Vicki

Hi Vicki, I am sure you're making the right decision. I had my open RNY on Oct 2, 2006 in Junction City. They are wonderful!!! You will be in great hands!!! I will keep you in my prayers.  I have lost right at 250 lbs, now, however, am at a stage where I lose a couple pounds and then gain a couple pounds. My PCP says she feels that until I get this excess skin and tissue off, I won't lose anymore weight due to it pulling me forward so much. My plastic surgeon agreed with her. I think it is so amazing we will be having surgery on the same date. When I get home I'll be checking on ya!!! Actually since my insurance isn't giving any problems with the abdomnioplasty, I am getting it done, my plastic surgeon says he doesn't feel I need any work any where else, so I'm leaving it up to him. He is a wonderful guy. Good luck with your surgery and let me know how it goes. Hugs Theresa

Hello Theresa, First, congratulations on your PS surgery date!!  Is Dr. Lawrence @ KU Med. Ctr.?  If so, I have heard great things about him on this board and also great reviews on a website (sorry, forgot which one) that you can look at reports, reviews,etc. on doctors.  Did you have a hard time with insurance or may I ask what means of payment are you taking?? I am thinking about starting my PS next year.  Right now, I'm just doing my homework. Good luck to you!!!!

Yes, Dr. Lawerence @ KU Med Center. I know I sure liked him!!! Wonderful guy, I sure came away feeling like a new person.  Actually I have Medicare and BC/BS. Since my Medicare is primary, we are taking a gamble on if they will cover it. Dr. Lawrence feels they will due to the hanging apron, mons area and so forth. IF by chance Medicare doesn't want to pay for it, of course, we will appeal. Worse case scenerio is I will have to pay out of my pocket, however, Dr. Lawrence's office doesn't feel it will come to that. I pray it doesn't. Good Luck to you also, and congratualtions on your weight loss,  Hugs Theresa

Thank you so much Theresa for your response.  I just verified that Dr. Lawrence is in-network for my insurance, Coventry.  I am documenting areas that will hopefully help in approval if need be.  Oh by the way, your surgery date is 2 day after my bday Thanks again!!