Guest guest Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Who has had a tummy tuck? ***I did and a breast lift (no implants) at the same time. How far out ***Almost 2 years > and how difficult was the recuperation? ***easier than the DS because there was no eating or bathroom issues...just healing and a long incision line. Hardest part was the backache from not being able to stand straight for approx. 3 weeks. Did insurance pay for it? ***nope, I self paid and I was worth every penny it cost! I also had no rash problem (after ds) and the panni wasn't " bad enough " for insurance coverage. I was very lucky...I went into the DS saving my money for the tuck cuz I was determined to get one. Events went my way and I was even able to afford the boobies! ***being 6 years post-op and no physical problems with the panni it is highly unlikely that insurance will pay for it. But is is free to ask. ***Yes it is very common to have a tummy-tuck and other plastics after WLS. But it is just as common to have nothing done. lol...it's not like it is mandatory (chuckling). Oh and to save money I had my procedure done at the same time and as an outpatient. I was out of town so I parked my motorhome outside the door of the surgery center and camped. The Doctor and nurses even popped in and checked on me. (with no hernia repair my Plastics Doc routinely did it on an outpatient basis...so I wasn't finagling a lower cost...heeheehee) Also...I was literally 100% pain-free till late in the night (I even had to ask if the actually did the surgery cuz I didn't hurt nor was I on pain meds so my Brain was clear) Basically the Doc bathed my innards with Novocaine (or something like that) before he closed me. By the time that started to wear off, just normal doses of Vicodin was plenty. I truly had an easy experience...most folks will tell you of more trauma. Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Melodie, I had a tummy tuck for really bad hernias and a grade three panni. Blue Cross paid for it due to the grade and of course, the hernias. It was 1 3/4 yrs out, I think. It was faster recouperation than the DS, but then, I was back to work post-op day 19 after the DS as I had no insurance, so no workie, no money. No rashes due to good skin care. No tricks, either. I lost twenty more pounds after the hernias were repaired. I am still pretty tight as Dr. K did a great job on me. Keeps me from over eating to this day, I think. No rush for plastics. I was surprised that some skin went back in time, so to speak. Imagine that! Marta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Who has had a tummy tuck? I had one at the same time as my hernia repair, with Dr. K. How far out 2 years to the date of my DS. and how difficult was the recuperation? Very easy for me, I took my pain meds as prescribed and starting walking, walking, walking. Did insurance pay for it? Nope, they paid for the hernia repair, I paid for the tummy tuck. It's the same price as if I weren't having the hernia repaired at all. It made a huge difference, and I lost about fifteen extra pounds with it. I went from a size 10/12 to a size 6, (after my last surgery, which was the colectomy, I'm now a 2/4). Hope that helps, Juls - NM **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hi Melodie ! I have had a LBL. No insurance did not pay. I went to Brazil and paid it all. TG for ff miles and good resources in the past.Our insurance covers NO plastics... but they paid for my DS. I had no problems.If you want to know more let me know. I went to Dr Elias Kuster. Blessings as you research. Hope you can get it covered. Seems that people in CA are easier covered than other states. Ginger <>< > > Hello group! > Melodie from Colusa here. > > Let's start a new thread...... Who has had a tummy tuck? How far out > and how difficult was the recuperation? Did insurance pay for it? > > My pcp asked me the other day when I was going to have mine removed.I > was surpised. She said it was common with WLS now.My panni isn't that > bad. I haven't had any rashes, etc. > > I am six years out, weight train 2 X's per week and do cardio. I am > struggling with weight gain right now and would like to lose 10-20 lbs. > > So,,,, what are the experiences? > > I do have an appt. with Dr. K to see what he says but if insurance > doesn't pay I won't have it done. > > Melodie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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