I need a PS in the Phoenix area - any suggestions?

I recently discovered I have two hernias (one very large), that need to be repaired. My general surgeon is willing to coordinate with a plastic surgeon to do a tummy tuck at the same time. However, the PS she sent me to is reluctant to do the abdominoplasty at the same time as she thinks it is too dangerous due to my severe asthma. She was also adamant that my insurance would not cover a tummy tuck, despite never having tried. She claims that in her 7 years of practice, no insurance has ever paid for a tummy tuck, only a panniculectomy. SIGH! I really need to see a surgeon who has worked with a lot of WLS patients and whose office is at least willing to TRY to get insurance approval. Does anyone have any suggestions for me. I am in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, but will go to Tempe/Mesa area too. THANKS!!! Maria

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