Did anyone think.........

Did anyone think of all the extra skin that's left after the weight loss? I have been thinking about how to handle it. Now mind you I haven't even had my first PCP visit to discuss WLS (Oct 5th). I know my insurance doesn't cover plastic surgery. Any ideas on the cost of a tummy tuck? I am still struggling with whether or not this is what God wants for me. Please keep me in your prayers. I will pray for everyone on this heaven sent board. God Bless Corinn

Greetings in the name of the Lord Corinn, Welcome! To answer your question, yes I think about the loose skin. I have notices with the lost of 62 lbs pre op I am begining to have loose hanging skin on my arms and inner thighs. At first this was a major issue for me because I have a very large amout of weight lose. My insurance will not pay for plastic surgery, however they will pay for reconstructive surgery. Lose skin can cause major problems such as rashes due to bacteria, body odor, the inability to be mobile etc. If properly documented by pcp, verification of meds, skin ointment etc. proving a medical necessity the reconstructive surgery is covered. What I have done is put my entire WLS Journey in the hands of the Lord because I know that God does not make mistakes nor will He put more on me than I can bare. Seek the Lord for guidance and He will give you direction. I wish you the best in whatever decision you make. Sincerely, Georgeann

Thank you Sister Georgeann. I am trying very hard to put it in Gods hands and not have all the doubts and worries. I just have to keep praying. Almost time for church. God bless you. Thank you for the prayers. Corinn

I am thinking about that hanging skin, yuck. I am not sure if I am covered by my insurance. I guess I will have to save up a bit. I believe God wants you to live a happy life. To be a witness to others. Like me and others here we haven't really lived our lives to our full potential because our weight has kept us in bondage. God has set us free. my prayers are with you

Thank you Margaret, I am trying to give this up to God. I just need to PRAY and PRAY and PRAY. Thank you for you caring prayers. God bless you, Corinn

Hi Corinn, Don't worry about the skin. God will take care of it in his time. Most people that need it done, their insurance has paid for it. Sometimes they might have to pay extra, if they want something else done. You'll know if its the Lord's will to have plastic surgery when the time is right. I would love to have it done, but I think medically you have to have a reason for insurance to pay for it. I'm going to have a consult adventually. I don't have a lot of extra skin, but I believe if God wants me to have it he will open up the doors. Hey Corinn, I finally figured it out.

Thank you so much Geri. You have been so kind. I am truely blessed to have found all of you and this board. God works in ways we may not ever understand, but I need to trust with all my heart in him. I thank all of you on this board that have reminded me to give it up to the Lord. God bless you Geri. I am happy to see you got it figured out.