Cyst Removal and Tummy Tuck
During a CT scan looking for a possible kidney stone a 3" mass was found on my ovary. After almost 2 weeks of testing and Dr's it appears not to be cancer...scariest 2 weeks ever!
So since I have to have it removed I am just now suddenly pursuing a tummy tuck in conjuction with the removal of the mass (which they believe is a dermoid cyst) I have been at goal weight since last year but I didn't plan to have any surgeries for a couple more years, but by doing them together I am hoping my insurance will cover most of the cost of the surgery. I have visits with a plastic surgeon and OBGYN next week that both have surgery rights in the same hospital, both are aware I want the surgery together.
Anyone else have 2 surgeries at once?
So since I have to have it removed I am just now suddenly pursuing a tummy tuck in conjuction with the removal of the mass (which they believe is a dermoid cyst) I have been at goal weight since last year but I didn't plan to have any surgeries for a couple more years, but by doing them together I am hoping my insurance will cover most of the cost of the surgery. I have visits with a plastic surgeon and OBGYN next week that both have surgery rights in the same hospital, both are aware I want the surgery together.
Anyone else have 2 surgeries at once?
I am having two surgeries on the 17th together. My general surgeon is going to fix my two hernias and my plastic surgeon is going to do a Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck. I am paying for my plastics but my insurance is covering my hernia surgery. My doctors have worked together at this hospital before. I feel confident in both of them to do a good job for me. I am glad your cyst was not cancerous. Waiting on that kind of news can be heart wretching. Good luck on your consult next week.
Wow. I know where you're coming from. I had a large ovarian mass removed a couple of years ago (15 lbs!). So glad yours isn't cancerous. (mine was, but all is well now) Because of that surgery, I now have a huge ventral hernia. I also need breast reconstruction from my mastectomy a few years ago. My plastic/reconstructive surgeon is going to fix my hernia, remove my lower abdomen and make a new breast out of it, and tuck my tummy/tighten abdominal muscle. As of now this is all scheduled for August, and I am hoping insurance will pay for all of it in my case. I'm still waiting to hear. Not quite your situation, since one surgeon will do it all, but I hear coordinating two surgeries is quite common. Best of luck to you!