Plastic surgery and Medicare

[Guest guest]

This is a question for those who have had plastic surgery after their

weight loss. Has anyone had an experience with Medicare paying, or

NOT paying for the tummy tuck and breast reduction following weight

loss? Medicare lets you do the surgery, then, retrospectively,

decided whether or not they will pay for it. I'd appreciate private

replies about your experiences. Since my 100# loss has been far less

than some (start weight 263#) I'm worried about getting hit with the

full $13K if they won't pay; and if they won't, neither will Blue

Cross, my back up.

Kathie Bell