Lightweights and TT Surgery

Hi Everyone Have any of you WLS Lightweights been able to get your TT surgery covered through your insurance? Since we went into this surgery just by the skin of our "scales" and most likely most of you like me, do not present with unusual body rashes etc. what are OUR chances of insurance covering this surgery to remove "OUR" unwanted extra tummy flab? I desperately want a flatter tummy since I do have hanging stomach flab but was told that it will probably NOT be covered by insurance because I do not have any sores, rashes etc. I am insured through Empire Gov't/ NYSHIP. Any feedback on this one? Thanks a bunch! Hugs Marianne

No great answers here. I'm self pay for all procedures. It's rough, but so far very worth it.

Since you yourself acknowledge that the TT is not medically necessitated, on what basis should your insurance company pay for it? I suggest you address your desperation by putting together a self-pay plan. Nowhere Man/PH/Jay

Insurance will not cover TT, even if you have rash, etc. They MIGHT cover skin removal, which is not a TT. I had to pay for TT myself, but worth every penny. It is second best ONLY to the WLS in making my life oh so much better.

I was not a light weight & still had to self pay. Sorry can't help you. Dixie