Question:
what should I expect? plastics

I have my 1st appt with a plastic surgeon on apr.19th,and I'd like any input on what I should expect and what I should ask the doctor.Also I'd like any suggestions from anyone who has had to deal with thier insurance to get the plastic surgery approved so I can have any medical reasons documented.    — cameo (posted on March 20, 2005)

March 20, 2005
Document EVERYTHING! Rashes, hernisa, back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, problems doing personal care and any physical limitations from hanging skin. The surgeon will do a complete assessment and make suggestions on what procedures would be of benefit for you. Most people who lose over 100 pounds consider lower body lift, thigh lift, breast lift and removal of excess arm skin. Ask what order you should have procedures done to give best results and which procedures can be done together. Good luck.
   — dianne E.

March 20, 2005
I did my TT 3 weeks ago This site is a must It gives you everything http://www.tuckthattummy.com/checklists.htm I hope this helps
   — Rusty A.

March 20, 2005
Great that you are planning this surgery, but a word of advice.....make sure you get the surgeon to write that this is "RECONSTRUCTIVE", rather than Plastic surgery!!!! Best wishes...I don't know you but I do know you have come a long way!!! Midge
   — Midge

March 22, 2005
I had my tummy tuck for the front of me paid by my insurance so I had to pay for the back side....I had a lower body lift. I ended up paying about $11,000 dollars for the back of me with all my copays too. I had a 23 hour hospital stay which my surgeon begged for and received paid by insurance. According to my Dr. the only reason insurance will pay for a TT is if you have back pain so make sure your Dr. emphasizes that. I also got pre approval and even with that I had to fight my insurance to the death to pay all my bills. Make sure you get everything in writing. Wendi
   — lovemonterey