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I had a medically necessary breast reduction (although they look great! lol) with Dr Reddick in Kingport 7 years ago. A friend of min had it done with great results, I asked my PCP to refer me to him, went to him for a consult and his staff submitted whatever paperwork was necessary to my insurance for approval. Had the surgery, would do it again in a minute! Best thing Ive done for me to date!
I agree with Holly about getting the letters of medical necessity from your PCP and spine specialist and taking them to the plastic surgeon. The PS will be the one to submit the request to insurance.
Now, as for a referral...I love, love, love Dr. Lois Wagstrom in the Atrium at Centennial. Her entire staff is female and just as wonderful as she is. She did my LBL with anchor cut and hernia repair 2 1/2 years ago and I am still just as thrilled with my results as I was immediately after surgery.
I hope to be able to have my girls done but I just want them put back on my chest and the side/back boobs removed. Dr. Wagstrom even understands when we ask her to preserve the nerves to the nipple if at all possible.
She has vast experience with WLS patients and has multiple pictures to document her work. They will even put you in contact with a patient if you want to talk one on one with someone with a situation similar to yours.
Susan (AKA bilsrib)
300/135/135 - Plastics February 2008 - Dr. Lois Wagstrom
P E A C E - It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.
i moved here from california to hixson tn a year ago and now im moving again to the cleveland tn area ,since i will be working out there , i want to know is there any cheap apartments out that way, for a studio ...im not familair with there so if any one can help me out i would so so appreciate..i need to move like in 2weeks if not sooner. thanks in advance
rebecca the cali girl now a tn gal .
Good luck,
holly
I am just over a year out of surgery. I am 12 lbs from my goal. I have been very lucky and do not have to a whole lot of excess skin around the belly that would medically need to be removed, however I have not lost enough weight from my chest, which is contributing to some back pain. I have been seeing my PCP and now a spine specialist. I had an MRI last Friday and get the results next Wednesday. I had a medically needed reduction 13 years ago and when I gained weight and had another child I gained it all back in my chest plus some. Now that I have lost most of my weight, but hardly any from my chest I am very top heavy and will probably need another one. My question is this... Who submits the request to the ins company for approval? My PCP? The spine specialist? A plastic surgeon? I dont want to go have a consult and possibly have to pay a consult fee and find out I am going through the wrong channel for approval. Without the approval I will not be able to have one. Anyone know? And if you have a suggestion on a DR let me know. I would really like one who works a lot with WLS patients.
Thanks all for the help.
Sher
Event Announcement Cincinnati, Aug 20-21, 2010
Hello from OH Events! It’s time again to join your friends at an OH event and kick up your heels! We have so much fun at the events, reconnecting with old friends and meeting new friends we may have met on the boards! We learn together, laugh together and sometimes even dance together! Come show off and be a part of our member fashion show. Bring a friend or family member…we encourage everyone to join us. This year we are proud to bring back our main stage speakers (new topics, of course) who are joining us to provide you with the tools and inspiration you need to get on track or stay on track! Gather your friends and take home free photos of yourselves from our sponsored photo booth!
Speakers Include:
TLC's Big Medicine: Dr. Garth Davis
TLC's Big Medicine: Mary Jo Rapini. LPC
Dave Fouts, Bariatric Chef
Connie Stapleton, PhD
Jeremy Gentles, CSCS, Fitness Expert
Bo McCoy, WLS Post Op and Motivational Speaker
Additional speakers will be announced; among those confirmed are: Dr. Trace Curry, Flourish Your Life’s, Annessa Chumbley, OH’s Support Group Leader, Terri Black.
Event Location:
Westin Hotel Cincinnati
21 E 5th Street
Cincinnati, OH
Phone 513-621-7700
Book $119 rooms at:
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reserva tion?id=1001199078&key=90BF0
Don't miss our great prizes:
Visa Gift Cards!
Exhibitor-donated gift baskets!
Regular Priced Admission is $60
Click here to register!
Leader: Terrib, Group: Canton Ohio WLS Support Group
Leader: Momof3ds, Group: Leigh Ann’s Lucky Losers
Leader: Tracy S., Group: Tracy’s Terrific Transformations
Leader: Shoegirl1023, Group: Cleveland Support Group
Leader: Pdplpn, Group: Life After WLS
Leader: GingerKS, Group: By Your Side
Leader: pupagioia, Group: LIPO
Leader: IAMASWEETHEART44, Group: Lisa’s Support Group
Leader: ChristieS, Group: Racing for Results – Indy SW
Leader: Dan R. (BigDan4now), Group: Central Connecticut Cares
Leader: Bjohnso, Group: Winning by Losing
Leader: Toyzruskid1976, Group: Shed and Share
Leader: metjetfan1, Group: LIPO
Gettin' Switched November 2nd!
My Son, My Soldier, My Hero!
Gettin' Switched November 2nd!
My Son, My Soldier, My Hero!
It is always fun to visit swap stories, clothing, recipes, etc.
There are a few "colorfull" people that are great that attend.
Michael.
