Question:
My Insurance Denied Plastic Surgery, Appeal Help Needed.

I Saw A Plastic Surgeon, After Losing 187 Lbs. Insurance Denied Coverage As Cosmetic. Can Someone Send Me A Sample Appeal For This? I Have Healthnet Delta IPA. I Greatly Appreciate Any Help..    — Patricia C. (posted on March 20, 2003)

March 20, 2003
it was for my tummy tuck... skin removal
   — Patricia C.

March 20, 2003
I can honestly say that it WONT be "medically needed" for me - even after 160 lbs off.(and even though a quick turn on my part could knock out or suffocate someone standing next to me.)..... I wish it were, but I guess I will consider my "extra skin" as "battle scars" (unless I win the lottery) My surgery was paid for AND rightfully so. I'm going let those medical funds go to someone else in dire need. I'll live with my big skin....
   — Debby M.

April 23, 2003
tuckthattummy.com
   — Tamara N.

May 25, 2003
Wow, I just read my response(below) from 2 months ago. Was that me? Here's how I feel now: Get this skin off!!! I worked so hard to get here and now I look like Yoda, or a "Charpai'(sp) dog, or a hairless rat..Summer is here and I cant find a swimsuit skirt long enough to hide my deformed, hideous thighs! "Battle scars"?! Nope, this is worse than that. Amazing what a little time did to my brain, huh?
   — Debby M.