Extra Skin!!!
Hi it has been 8 1/2 years since my RNY Surgery... Never a regret!!! Changed my life for the best... Not only did I loose the weight but lost another 350+ pounds of a ex husband.... So now after 8 1/2 years and a divorce and having another baby I have a lot of skin. I gained a little weight so not at my lowest but sagging skin is still in the way.. My question is do I stand a chance at the skin removal being covered under my health insurance?????
Every insurance plan is different. My employer's plan through BCBS of NE requires at least 6 months of documented health/skin issues (infections, unhealed sores, rashes, etc.) before they'll even consider a panniculectomy. And that's the most they'll pay for - they won't pay for an actual tummy tuck.
Tracy 5'3" HW: 235 SW: 218 CW: 132 M1: -22 M2: -13 M3: -12 M4: -9 M5: -8 M6: -10 M7: -4
Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week!
Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15
After submitting pictures I was approved through BCBSTX for skin excision only. Now, six weeks AFTER my surgery they are denying my claim. It doesn't make sense since I have a letter stating the skin removal was approved. I am going to have to appeal it.
"Whether you believe you can or you can't ....you are right! " by Henry Ford
Yikes! Gosh how can they do that? Must ******ror I am sure. Good luck pal, I am sure this will all work out.
Annette 👍
Starting weight: 334 lbs.Starting opti weight: 323 lbs, Surgery weight 303 lbs.Surgery-May 21st, 2013 with Dr Hagen at HRRH Goal weight 165 lbs reached at 13 months. Current weight 156 lbs
