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Hi Crystal,
I've found that the best way for me to get you in the group is for you to send me a friend request on FB. Send to Janice Toms Joye. I will add you on and then submit your name to the site administrator.
Look for ward to hearing from you.
JJ
Hey, I'm in where ever it's going down. I'm Beverly Brewster on FB please add me here and there.
Can you please add me - crystal ferguson. User name teacher23024. I would love the support and enjoy some real talk.
I would like to join the BAF ON FACEBOOK also. I am having a band to RNY revision on July 8. Thanks!
Hello all. It has been a long time since I have been on this site. It feels great to feel connected OBH. Time goes by so fast. I am 9 years post-op. I wanted to ask anyone if they have had a weight gain after being post-op for several years? I have gained weight because I have been dealing with fibromyaliga for several years now. I have put on about 30 pounds. I need some advice on how to get back on the path of weight lose without doing exercise. I will be grateful for any information and ideals. Thank you.
babybonnie
Just dropping in to say a quick hello. I hope that all is well and that everyone is doing great!!
Jamille ~If it's God's will for me, then it will be~I
Being A Mommy!!
If your excess skin is causing medical problems, like infections, skin breakdown, yeast infectons in the folds, cellulitis, back issues from too heavy breasts, etc., then insurance will pay for the plastic surgery to resolve the problem.
Even if you buy OTC remedies to address a problem caused by excess skin, document it. If you have to get a prescription to get rid of an infection caused by the excess skin, make sure your PCP, dermatologist, or whoever is treating it is on board with giving you copies of your diagnosis. You will need to get the medical documentation of each adverse event involving excess skin if you have to appeal a denial, so it's better to have your ducks in a row earlier rather than later.
BMI really has nothing to do with plastics, except that if your weight is not stable, and reasonable for your age/height/frame, a plastic surgeon might not want to do the surgery until your weight stabilizes.
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
LOL........That was a long gap...:-)...I wish you well on your weight loss journey!
JJ
What a great post!, now why does party train from the gap band keep playin in my head as I print this? LOL!! Thanks for the info!
Hello! I am curious if anyone has any experience getting approved for body contouring through insurance. I paid cash for my surgery back in 2007 and the amount of excess skin I have is ridiculous and uncomfortable to say the least. Granted..I do not have boils bursting out of every fold ..I do have issues that i am now realizing that maybe I should start documenting. If anyone is willing to share can you tell me what your insurance providers requirements were, what type of insurance, your pre op BMI and anything else you think that might be helpful. My case is going to be weird because I paid cash originally in the first place. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
