Question:
stomache flab

due to numerouse prior stomache surgery's i have a tramendous amount of scare tissue and my stomache muscles have ben cut in numerouse places i also no that i need a bladder lift . what i would like to no is ,is there any way of regaining my stomache muscle or when i have a bladder lift is it possible that the insurance will pay for a tummy tuck when i have a bladder lift .    — lilly1 (posted on November 16, 2009)

November 16, 2009
Most insurances will pay to have the panniculetomy(sp?) but not a tummy tuck which means they will pay to remove the saggy skin if you have rashes or issues like that but not to tighten the muscle. A doc I recently heard talk said they would bill for two different procedures so your insurance pays for half and you pay half.
   — kmom1420

November 17, 2009
It may be possible for you to get this covered by insurance if your policy states coverage is available when medically necessary. Check your policy handbook and if you don't have one simply call them directly and ask. It may be considered medically necessary if you are needing a bladder lift; your surgeon could advise you. I would consult with a plastic surgeon as well as he may be able to help you with a letter in support of a medical necessity based on your previous surgeries that resulted in scar tissue of the abdominal muscles. If all else fails you may want to consider self-pay for the TT when you have the bladder lift (if this is possible to have both at the same time). You would be able to save $ on anesthesia and operating room time at least.
   — Arkin10

November 18, 2009
Hay thanks, when i asked about the stomache flab i wasn't even thinking so much about saving on surgery room and anisthetic i was more thinking about the pain of yet anouther surgery and even more scar tissue.i am also thinking that since i am going through all of this pain i atleast want to look good afterwords. saving money is always a plus. beleive me i will check all options befor i do anything. I also read on this website that people are starting to donate theire skin to burn paients and insurance will cover the cost, that also is a great idea,your not only doing something for yourself but helping someone else at the same time
   — lilly1