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Topic: RE: Plastics anyone??
I used Dr. Fodero for my plastic surgeries and I think the world of him. I had my plastic surgeries done in 2006 & 2007 and I'm still thrilled with all the work he did. He is a talented surgeon and was very caring and sensitive to all his patients needs. His new office is absolutely beautiful and state of the art in every way possible. his Staff are great and I still enjoy checking in with them.
I had a abdominoplasty, flank plasty and breast lift on my first surgery then six months later went back and did my thighs and he did around my back. I did not have any skin breakdowns or rashs so insurance did not pay for any of mine.
My thigh surgery was the hardest recovery. These types of procedures involve long incision lines and everyday movements do pull and cause a lot of tension on them. So Rest and Healing are a priority those first couple weeks. I was out of work for a couple weeks but even then I was still slowed down when I first went back to work. It was the longest recoveries I've ever endured and yet I would go back in a heart beat and do it over again. Just put your mind to it and go into it knowing it does take time to feel 100%.
Good Luck!
Pat
I had a abdominoplasty, flank plasty and breast lift on my first surgery then six months later went back and did my thighs and he did around my back. I did not have any skin breakdowns or rashs so insurance did not pay for any of mine.
My thigh surgery was the hardest recovery. These types of procedures involve long incision lines and everyday movements do pull and cause a lot of tension on them. So Rest and Healing are a priority those first couple weeks. I was out of work for a couple weeks but even then I was still slowed down when I first went back to work. It was the longest recoveries I've ever endured and yet I would go back in a heart beat and do it over again. Just put your mind to it and go into it knowing it does take time to feel 100%.
Good Luck!
Pat
Topic: Plastics anyone??
I am thinking (ok more than thinking) about having plastics with Dr. Fodero in Florham Park NJ. I am at the point that if my Ins comes back covering enough I am going to do it... but I would like some feed back from someone who has used him.
Anyone use him for a Lower Body Lift?
If so can you describe your experience and were you able to get any Ins. approval?
if so what percentage was paid by your ins?
If you had to do it over would you?
What was your time frame for going back to work?
Thanks,
Stella
Anyone use him for a Lower Body Lift?
If so can you describe your experience and were you able to get any Ins. approval?
if so what percentage was paid by your ins?
If you had to do it over would you?
What was your time frame for going back to work?
Thanks,
Stella
Topic: RE: SUPPORT GROUP MEETS THIS SATURDAY
Looking forward to it!!!!!!!!
HW 278 SW 259 GW 170 CW 142 Ht 5ft 6
Topic: RE: ANOTHER GREAT ICGT ? and the next one ?!?!?!?
Not the "star" but hey as they say there are no small parts only small actors...this can really be interperated differently in my new size. Can't wait to see you all after the show on Dec 4th. I do get a dinner break between shows so I will join you all. There is a great place called Charlie's Aunt near the theatre and may be able to get a large area in the back set up.
Topic: RE: One Year Follow Up w/ Pictures
Beyond Awesome! Congrats! I too am on my 1 year out with a terrific healthy report on my stats, I am down 106lbs. I am already slowed to an almost discouraging weight loss plateau but like you, have healthy stats and that is the best thing I could have ever hoped for. You look great! Keep it up.
Topic: RE: Looking for advice and sharing story.
Contact these folks, the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America (which is a grand name for what is still a very small organization, but hopefully it will take off and grow into its founders' aspirations) and see if they might have some ideas: http://wlsfa.org/
Topic: RE: ANOTHER GREAT ICGT ? and the next one ?!?!?!?
Here is some great news concerning the play - from the "star" of the show ...
Tom, just FYI it is general seating, so you can all sit together if one gets there to hold a section. Small theatre, so there are no bad seats.
What a fun way to perform with "family" I count you all as "family"
So let me know :D
Tom, just FYI it is general seating, so you can all sit together if one gets there to hold a section. Small theatre, so there are no bad seats.
What a fun way to perform with "family" I count you all as "family"
So let me know :D
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: RE: Looking for advice and sharing story.
Thank you all for your responces, most kind of you to take the time to respond. I think what i'm going to have to do is see if I can get a couple of extra hours at the current job and see if I can make Aetna work this time.
I wouldnt know where or how to start finding/calling doctors and asking for pro bono work. I wouldnt know how to "ask" lol
Thank you all so much.
I wouldnt know where or how to start finding/calling doctors and asking for pro bono work. I wouldnt know how to "ask" lol
Thank you all so much.
Topic: RE: Looking for advice and sharing story.
Contact the show Big Medicine and see if you can get them to do the surgery for free. Garth Davis came to an OH conference in Rye last year. He was a nice down to earth guy. I would contact doctors to see if they would do any pro bono surgery. I don't know which doctor wanted you to pay $2000 out of pocket but from what I know about medicaid there are no co pays required. I think you need to bring your case public and see if there is a surgeon who will take you under their wing, including a hospital covering all the costs.
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