^^ What they said.

I was able to prove medical necessity to get my insurance to cover mine. They're doing it in two stages. I've already had a breast reduction (lift) and scheduled for the panni the first week of June. It took about a year for me to convince my insurance company that it was medically necessary but I had to gather documentation from my regular physician and dermatologist from years of treating chronic rashes. I also had to submit photos of how bad the belly flap is and also of the rashes. I cannot WAIT to get this done!

Good luck!

I attended 5 WLS seminars and took 18 months to decide for my surgery. I did 6 consults for my Plastics so you take your time and when you meet with them throw a challenge at them. How would you do this, how much scarring? Is there a better way? You will know which one is right for you.

Keep us posted

Hi catwomen7,

Did you check out Dr. Fenner? He did all my PS and I had 3 major procedures. He put me back together LOL What impressed me was I didn't want the scar going across my back and he did it down my side and it never showed... He may be expensive though? Not sure as my insurance paid for most back in 2005.

http://www.fennerplasticsurgery.com/

Lord knows where my before and afters are but I will see if I can find a few....

Possibly look up in Grand Rapids. Just a short drive up there but could save a bunch of money. My surgeon shares an office w/ my surgeon so does get quite a few patients who have gone thru weight loss surgery. His prices were way less than even the other surgeons around town. Granted this was 9 years ago and insurance did cover my Panni portion but I had an LBL, Bracioplasty, Thigh lift and Breast lift w/ implants and it cost a total of $22K.

Dr. Capella works with an assistant.