Question:
How can I get insurance to pay to get rid of excess skin?

I have been to a plastic surgeon and was told that my insurance would not pay to have excess skin removed. My insurance is Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO through the State of Virginia. I had to have a hernia repaired and now is causing me some trouble. My WLS surgeon says it has not ruptured again but to keep and eye on it. I have already asked to see another plastic surgeon but he says I would get the same responce as the other plastic surgeon. I cannot afford out of pocket expense. Is there anyway I can get this procedure paid for? I do not want to get a loan.    — Lorraine R. (posted on September 3, 1999)

September 2, 1999
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   — Peggy W.

September 3, 1999
Now understand I heard this from a friend whose mother-in-law had vbg and then a tummy tuck- I was told because ehe donated the excess skin (for skin grafting or burn vitims etc.) she got her tuck for free. You may want to check into it.
   — Paula S.

September 4, 1999
My doctor asked for reconstructive work. Due to the constant yeast infections under the crease (dermatologist records), lower back pain (chiro records) and flapping skin, I was uncomfortable exercising or moving at all. There was more. BUt I wasn't aiming to dance on tables, just have normal life.
   — vitalady