Question:
help with requirements for TT lower body lift

I am 7 months out and have lost aprox 90 lbs .. I can see I will need a TT and lower body lift . I have Cigna PPO . Can anyone give me insight into what I can be doing now do get approval for this surgery ? what are the requirements you have encountered ?    — ruthie (posted on November 3, 2003)

November 3, 2003
Hi! I had my TT approved on appeal with Cigna EPO, like their HMO plan. I will be having the surgery in 14 days! 11/17/2003 These were the requirements: 1. Panni is hanging at or below the level of the symphysis pubis, as demonstrated on pre-operative photographs; and 2. The panniculus is causing persistent intertriginous dermatitis, panniculiitis, cellulitis, or skin ulceration, that is refractory to at least six (6) months of medical management (i.e., in addition to good hygiene practices, treatment with topical and /or systemic corocosteroids, antifungals and/or local or systemic antibiotics; and 3. The presence of the panniculus is interfereing with activities of daily living. They do not consider "low back pain" a medical necessity. Get your doctor to document any and all rashes or problems! Good Luck!
   — Stephanie B.