Operation without Bariatric Surgery?

Different situation. Do NOT want the Bariatric Surgery, but have maintained a steady weight of 230 for years now only fluxuating a lb. or so either direction. Have a large very heavy pannus, resulting from 6 pregnancies/labors/ and births. I have constant back pain and hip pain, significant swayback and mild rash under pannus. Abs are shot. Will an insurance company consider this as reconstructive surgery without having bariatric surgery? I've tried diets/exercise...no avail. It hurts to walk, it hurts to stand for even 5 minutes. My best friend went through the Bariatric surgery but she was in much worse shape than I (at 365 lbs vs my 230 lbs.) and had many other health problems specifically related to her obesity. I am in excellent health in every single other aspect except this huge HEAVY pannus. No thyroid problems, my cholesterol is fantastic, blood pressure is great, all my bloodwork is A-OK. No varicose veins, no snoring, very active, but in constant pain. Is there help for me? Very, VERY tired of having people tell me to "lose weight". If a Pannus can weigh 20-30 lbs (or more), I believe that's the weight I'd like to lose.

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