Just getting started any suggestions

I had a Sleeve done almost a year ago and have lost 130 lbs, it's time to lift the girls up and get rid of this tummy skin. Does anyone have any idea's on how to get insurance to help pay some of it. I get rashes in the tummy and bellybutton area, but treat it with over the counter meds. I'm guessing I'm on my own for the breast lift and if I get my arms done. I go to a trainer 4 times a week, so what's left on the arms is not going anywhere. I just want to put a shirt on something and have it be skin tight.

thanks

I got an approval for a pannilectomy from my insurance company and I am upgrading to the full TT. The panni surgery was considered medically necessary due to rashes and infections under my panni. It is considered reconstructive surgery not plastic surgery. My insurance is BCBS Personal Choice. For the surgery to be considered medically necessary I had to have lost at least 100 pounds, have a pannis that hung to the mons area, stable weight, and 6 months of doctor documented rashes with pictures. If you are getting these rashes they must be documented by your General Doctor and prescription medication prescribed if you want your insurance to cover it.

Hope this helps......by the way I would call your insurance company to see what the criteria is for reconstructive surgery after massive weight loss. When you choose your plastic surgeon pick someone who is an expert with doing surgery on patients who have had massive weight loss.

Another thought.......If you are worried about cost another option is to check out teaching hospitals that have resident"s clinics. They perform the surgeries at a fraction of the cost but a resident who is learning plastic surgery will do it under the advisement of the plastic surgeon. There are many on here who have had it done this way and are pleased with the results.