Thinking about plastics

I went to see Dr. Harvey today - and Mary and Kelly were right, he is WONDERFUL.  He made me feel so good about myself and I am so glad I went. He told me that I had lots of skin he could take off from my abdomin area (which I knew).  He also asked if I wanted to take care of  my "girls" at the same time.  I hadn't thought about that - didn't realize they would do both at the same time - but now I have more to think about. I have decided if insurance won't pay (which is very doubtful) I am going to wait until after the first of the year.  I think I am going to let him do both the TT and "girls" at the same time so I only have to go through one surgery.  I get a discount on the second procedure, plus will save anesthesia (sp??) and operating room money too. I am nervous but VERY excited.  I am going to get working on exercise and diet so I can up my protein and be in good shape for the surgery.

Susann, That is awesome that you are going to consider plastics.  Sounds like you have confidence  in your dr which is half the battle.  I hope you can get approval.  I know that would help alot.  By the way..tell me more about your dr.  I have to get get a breast reduction.  My hematologist said it was necessary and that with my chest cavity pain, back issues and curving of my shoulders I should have no problems get insurance approval and seeing that I met my deductible and copay, everything would be paid for.  So, I am shopping ofr a do!!  Tell me more!!!! Wendy

Hey Wendy,     I was the first to use Dr Harvey.  He is in practice with Dr Hagerty with Charleston Plastic Surgery.   (843) 722-1985.   I had an "unpleasant"  tummy tuck with another doctor and went to Dr. Harvey for my breast reduction.  I can't say enough good things about him and his office.  From the moment you walk in you feel like a princess.  His creditials are amazing, several doctor's that I know recommended him to me after my first botched surgery.   He is going to fix my stomach for  me next year.  He says that we have to wait for ALL of the swelling to go down.    He took 6.5 pounds from my breasts.  I cannot believe how they look.  The scarring is very minimal.  I have state BCBS and had no trouble getting approved.      If you private message me I will send you my before and after pictures.  I went from a 38FFF to a 36C.  They are so firm I don't even have to wear a bra, but I do.    Sorry for the long post, but I LOVE Dr. Harvey. Mary

Hi Wendy.  I did LOVE Dr. Harvey and his staff.  They made me feel so comfortable...and seeing how well Mary did and how great she looks has given me confidence.... Good luck and keep me posted.

wow you have come a long way & I am so happy for you ,it would be so wonderfull if ins would cover this should be a automatic  thing after gastric bypass I think it should be included in the price  lol we can dream right ,see you Thur

I totally agree, and this was in my appeals letter to my insurance company..... I wrote  "you approved my GBS and this was in direct correlation to that..... or something that sounded REALLY GOOD...lol at the time with all my dictionarys and such around me... lolol and they approved it and then my company had an exclusion in their policy.... so just beware.    it can get tricky with plastics.   but i have done extensive research and will be happy to be a sounding board.     hugs. xo

I wish, I wish...but if it doesn't pay I will have it done after the first of the year anyway.....I am VERY excited! See you Thursday!

  That is great.  I have an appt with him next month to see what he says about me and get some quesitons answered.  That is very encouraging that he will do the girls and the TT at the same time. Good Luck with the insurance.  I will keep my fingers crossed.

   I'm so excited for you.  I want to go with everyone the first time so that I can see what they think about him.  I especially love him because he calls me young lady. Mary

That is great!

Wow!  Plastics already!  I never in my whoel life thought I would know women who got plastic surgery. Soooooo, are you getting implants or a lift?  Inquiring minds want to know...