Question:
I am 11 months lap RNY post op. In a wk. I am scheduled for abdominal surgery #3.

I am scheduled to see a plastic surgeon in 2 days. My desire (since abdominal wall is obviously weakened- hence 3 hernia surgeries/3 months) is to have a tummy tuck covered by insurance as well. I have BCBS of NC. I need responses quick! This hernia is the largest. Surgeon said he'd have to open up entire tummy & put in a huge screen this time- covering entire stomach area. Seems sensible to me a muscle tightening tummy tuck would be of benefit. Any fast feedback? Thanks!    — Ann M. (posted on August 22, 2003)

August 22, 2003
Definitely would ask my PS about it if I were you!
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August 22, 2003
All insurances are different so you would have to check with your insurance company. I had nine hernias repaired and my insurance paid for that (with the surgical mesh put in to prevent future hernias) but wouldn't even consider an abdominoplasty. They consider abdominoplasty a cosmetic surgery; however they did agree to pay for a panniculectomy which is the removal of the apron. My wls surgeon did the hernia repair and the panniculectomy.
   — Patty_Butler