Newbie to the Forum & Questions......
Good evening everybody.
My name is Heather & I had RNY in June of last year. I have lost 140 pounds, and have been maintaining my weight for 3 months, since I have met my goal weight. I have had alot of issues with rashes in the folds of my excess stomach skin, in the folds on my thighs, and under my breasts. I have been treated by my PCP with multiple creams {which I must say havent really worked!} and was referred to a plastic surgeon, whom I met with in January. I have another appointment next Friday, and they are going to submit my letters of medical necessity to my insurance company at that time.
I am not really scared of the surgeries that she has recommended....removal of excess skin on thighs, removal of excess skin on belly {TT}, and removal of excess skin on breasts...... I have researched alot on the web, but now I want the low down from people who have had it done! Does anyone have pix that I could see? Any advice? What questions should I ask { even tho I went to my first appt. armed with about 50 questions!} I dont want to miss anything! She said she would perform 2 operations on one day....any suggestions on which 2 to go with? I first thought belly & thighs, and breasts later, and then I thought belly & breasts....... any input would be GREATLY appreciated! Also, I know insurance companies are all different, but with letters of medical necessity, do they still usually jerk your chain?
Please, any input would be most appreciated!
Thanks!
My name is Heather & I had RNY in June of last year. I have lost 140 pounds, and have been maintaining my weight for 3 months, since I have met my goal weight. I have had alot of issues with rashes in the folds of my excess stomach skin, in the folds on my thighs, and under my breasts. I have been treated by my PCP with multiple creams {which I must say havent really worked!} and was referred to a plastic surgeon, whom I met with in January. I have another appointment next Friday, and they are going to submit my letters of medical necessity to my insurance company at that time.
I am not really scared of the surgeries that she has recommended....removal of excess skin on thighs, removal of excess skin on belly {TT}, and removal of excess skin on breasts...... I have researched alot on the web, but now I want the low down from people who have had it done! Does anyone have pix that I could see? Any advice? What questions should I ask { even tho I went to my first appt. armed with about 50 questions!} I dont want to miss anything! She said she would perform 2 operations on one day....any suggestions on which 2 to go with? I first thought belly & thighs, and breasts later, and then I thought belly & breasts....... any input would be GREATLY appreciated! Also, I know insurance companies are all different, but with letters of medical necessity, do they still usually jerk your chain?
Please, any input would be most appreciated!
Thanks!
Starting weight 301 Current weight 127
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I have sent you a list of questions. As to which surgeries to do together -- what does the doc say is the best combination. And yes unfortunately even with letters of medical necessity some insurance companies are real jerks when it comes to cover plastics. Hopefully, though you have well documented evidence and will get your approval quickly. I will be keeping my fingers crossed.
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Oh and as to pics -- I would just start cruising all of the plastic surgeons sites. They all have pics posted.
Red
Oh and as to pics -- I would just start cruising all of the plastic surgeons sites. They all have pics posted.
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