Question:
love handel question for the guys

To make this short and sweet. I was 270 pre op now 4 months post op I am at 187 I am very happy with this 85 lb loss. but like through out my whole life I still have these nasty rolls that hang over my jeans. Have any of you guys had surgery to remove these and did ins. pay for it? I do not think at 5' 11" I should lose much more weight to try to get rid of them. Any help or ideas would really be helpful.    — dave B. (posted on October 2, 2003)

October 1, 2003
I have always heard that in order to be approved for TT etc, you have to have lost at least 100 lbs and be stable. That is a great loss btw. I would start documenting rashes and other problems to get the ins co to pay for them. if they think it is cosmetic it will not be covered. Good Luck to you.
   — snicklefritz

October 2, 2003
I was 350 preop and 190 now at 5'9". I have been hovering at this weight for about 3 months. I keep gaining and losing the same 2 pounds. I am scheduled for a belt lipectomy + hernia repair on Monday. Was just gonna get the tummy tuck, but like you, I have just enough of the old "loppin over the belt love handles" that I decided to go for all the way around. I have always had these, even when I was young, playing football,and lifting weights, so it will be really coolto finally be rid of them. About insurance, I am double covered with BCBS and Aetna. My hernia will be paid for and the belt lipectomy is coming out of my pocket. I think the ONLY way insurance pays for this is if you have pictures of nasty rashes and such. Dunno if this info helps you or not, but I will post back after Monday and let ya know how it went.
   — Greg P.

October 3, 2003
last April I had the belt lip. my love handles are gone! I'm 511 and right now weighed 175 lbs.. Like your insurance mine only paid partially. The plastic surgeon which I chose would only operate on the when my weight had stabilized for three months. Before the operation I had a tight 36 inch waist. Now 34 in pants it me wonderfully. I am very pleased and wish to the best of luck Bob
   — Robert L.