Re: Plastic Surgery

[Guest guest]

Yes,, Liz, Partners through the gov't is covering my thigh and tummy tuck!!

They agreed for the tummy right away and when the surgeon called them they

agreed on the thighs too. And wow I just refinanced my house to pay for some

of this. Oh well, here come the clothes!!

Take care Liz!

in Raleigh

MGB 11/22/99 270/135

[Guest guest]

-

That's when they do your arms.

-Ginny (panniculectomy on 4/24 -- tummy tuck, that is)

> >

> > > Hey everyone I finally made it. I think I was going through

> > > withdrawals for a moment. I was beginning to feel totally lost

> with

> > > out you guys.

> > > Donna Breckenridge(

> > > who's pissed at the scale)I weighed today and somehow gained 5

> > > pounds!!! I was down to 165 now back at 170 argh!!!

> > > Oh well, I am assuming it is because I havent felt like

> exercising in

> > > 2 weeks.

> > > Oh well, Im sure to lose quite a few pounds next month after my

> tummy

> > > tuck, and brachioplasty.

> > >

> > > 5/19/00

> > > 328/165(170 today)145

> > >

> > > ps. ginny when is your surgery?

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

what is bloto injections ??? never heard of it and what did they pay for

on your plastic surgery, excluding the arms --- di

Re: Plastic surgery

> I also have partners hmo of nc and they approved tt with no problem,

> they denied my arms saying it was more cosmetic in nature.(I have

> appealed it though) so there is hope. Donna --

> - In @y..., Dedevz@a... wrote:

> > In a message dated 04/18/2001 1:54:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> > @y... writes:

> >

> > << Partners >>

> >

> > Do You mean Partners of NC????.....they would pay for any plastic

> surgery? We

> > have Partners, and they problably wouldn't pay for a thing...but

> I'll look

> > into it if you say so....I wonder if they would do Botox

> injections!

> > Take care!

> > Dede

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

just wanted to ask if you all excercised was it walking or weight lifting

or did you not do any and how many times approx a week did you do this

hearing about the plas surg--- has me wondering if i will end up having to

go that way too ?? i started out at before surgery 290+ and date of surg

267 di

Re: Plastic Surgery

> Yes,, Liz, Partners through the gov't is covering my thigh and tummy

tuck!!

> They agreed for the tummy right away and when the surgeon called them they

> agreed on the thighs too. And wow I just refinanced my house to pay for

some

> of this. Oh well, here come the clothes!!

> Take care Liz!

> in Raleigh

> MGB 11/22/99 270/135

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I also have partners hmo of nc and they approved tt with no problem,

they denied my arms saying it was more cosmetic in nature.(I have

appealed it though) so there is hope. Donna --

- In @y..., Dedevz@a... wrote:

> In a message dated 04/18/2001 1:54:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> @y... writes:

>

> << Partners >>

>

> Do You mean Partners of NC????.....they would pay for any plastic

surgery? We

> have Partners, and they problably wouldn't pay for a thing...but

I'll look

> into it if you say so....I wonder if they would do Botox

injections!

> Take care!

> Dede

[Guest guest]

thank you --- just wondering what i will be expecting or close to it but i

am for sure older i think and so will not dwell too much on the hanging skin

unless i get rich to have surgery --i doubt my insurance would be willing to

pay for it --i was very fortunate they payed 75% of my surgery --- i feel

very blessed for that , but do keep up the wonderful works and hope the

plastic surgeon does a great job too di

Re: Plastic Surgery

> >

> >

> > > Yes,, Liz, Partners through the gov't is covering my thigh and

> tummy

> > tuck!!

> > > They agreed for the tummy right away and when the surgeon called

> them they

> > > agreed on the thighs too. And wow I just refinanced my house to

> pay for

> > some

> > > of this. Oh well, here come the clothes!!

> > > Take care Liz!

> > > in Raleigh

> > > MGB 11/22/99 270/135

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

thanks i am learning something every day di

Re: Plastic surgery

>

>

> > I also have partners hmo of nc and they approved tt with no problem,

> > they denied my arms saying it was more cosmetic in nature.(I have

> > appealed it though) so there is hope. Donna --

> > - In @y..., Dedevz@a... wrote:

> > > In a message dated 04/18/2001 1:54:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> > > @y... writes:

> > >

> > > << Partners >>

> > >

> > > Do You mean Partners of NC????.....they would pay for any plastic

> > surgery? We

> > > have Partners, and they problably wouldn't pay for a thing...but

> > I'll look

> > > into it if you say so....I wonder if they would do Botox

> > injections!

> > > Take care!

> > > Dede

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I weighed 328 at surgery and I have exercised my rear end off. I have

also lifted weights, etc. I went to the gym 5 days per week for the

first 8 months, now 3x per week at least. I do the advanced aerobics

classes. I still have tons of loose skin. I am young too and that

still didnt help. I was hoping to avoid the plastic surgery, but my

belly is all shriveled looking and I do have a pannus that hangs over

my down below my pubic bone. My arms are horrible, I have at least 4

inches of wrinkled skin that just hangs down. Hope this helps to

answer your question

-- In @y..., " justdave " <justdave@m...> wrote:

> just wanted to ask if you all excercised was it walking or

weight lifting

> or did you not do any and how many times approx a week did you do

this

> hearing about the plas surg--- has me wondering if i will end up

having to

> go that way too ?? i started out at before surgery 290+ and date

of surg

> 267 di

> Re: Plastic Surgery

>

>

> > Yes,, Liz, Partners through the gov't is covering my thigh and

tummy

> tuck!!

> > They agreed for the tummy right away and when the surgeon called

them they

> > agreed on the thighs too. And wow I just refinanced my house to

pay for

> some

> > of this. Oh well, here come the clothes!!

> > Take care Liz!

> > in Raleigh

> > MGB 11/22/99 270/135

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Botox shots are botulism shots that are injected into wrinkles, etc. to smooth

them out. Actually, they go into muscles that are partially " paralized " so they

don't cause the wrinkles, or muscles that spasm, etc. They are not permanent

and have to be redone periodically. Good for frown lines, etc.

Pat

Re: Plastic surgery

> I also have partners hmo of nc and they approved tt with no problem,

> they denied my arms saying it was more cosmetic in nature.(I have

> appealed it though) so there is hope. Donna --

> - In @y..., Dedevz@a... wrote:

> > In a message dated 04/18/2001 1:54:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> > @y... writes:

> >

> > << Partners >>

> >

> > Do You mean Partners of NC????.....they would pay for any plastic

> surgery? We

> > have Partners, and they problably wouldn't pay for a thing...but

> I'll look

> > into it if you say so....I wonder if they would do Botox

> injections!

> > Take care!

> > Dede

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Di,

Just wanted to put in that I haven't exercised yet, because I have a

herniated disc. (Just had back surgery on Monday) But, hopefully I will be

able to start working out in about a month or so.

Becky in Florida

12/14/00

249/172/???

>just wanted to ask if you all excercised was it walking or weight

>lifting

>or did you not do any and how many times approx a week did you do this

>hearing about the plas surg--- has me wondering if i will end up having to

>go that way too ?? i started out at before surgery 290+ and date of surg

>267 di

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[Guest guest]

Sue, Could you please let me know what doctor you are thinking of going to in

Costa Rica. I am suppose to have a tummy tuck here in Connecticut on Dec.

19th and I am paying out of pocket. I was just looking at the prices for the

same procedure in Costa Rica and it is almost 50 percent cheaper than in the

United States. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Liz

[Guest guest]

The name of the surgeon is ph Cohen at the Rosenstein Liberman Clinic in

San Costa Rica. The link is below:

<A HREF= " http://www.cosmetic-cr.com/ " >The Rosenstock-Lieberman Center for

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery</A>

Sue Langdon

MGB 1/24/00

291/137

[Guest guest]

Sorry but I will not be attending the Holiday Party or the Mini Convention.

I volunteered to be the cook for the Christmas Dinner at my church since I

now can be in the kitchen and not eat everything in sight. Also we have a

young congregation of which my husband and I are the oldest members(I am 53

and he is 58) and none of them knows how to figure the food quantities for

100 people or to bake a turkey or ham and make dressing. The meal is on

Sunday and Friday and Saturday will be prep days. I am planning on being at

the next support group meeting wherever it in January.

Sue Langdon

[Guest guest]

SUE, WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!!!! You go girl. Isn't it great! what a rebirth!

will you be at the holiday party?????????

Plastic Surgery

Well, I have done it. I had a face lift on Monday after Thanksgiving and am

thrilled with the results. The doc said if I was happy now, just wait until

2 months and I should be estatic. I struggled with having the face lift or

the tummy tuck first and decided that my face showed all the time and I

could

cover up the tummy for a while longer. It is so wonderful not to having

sagging cheeks and the wrinkled skin under my chin. I am scheduled to a

satellite TV media tour in February for my job and hope to be ravishing on

camera.

BTW the tummy tuck is scheduled for March/2002 so I can wear those huggy T's

this summer. It will be the first summer that I have not had to wear

something to hide my mid section.

Sue Langdon

MGB 1/24/00

291/137

[Guest guest]

Congrats! I bet you feel so good! My daughter has recently

commented on my turkey neck...and I don't think it had anything to do

with Thanksgiving! LOL!

I don't blame u for doing the face first if you have to be in front

of the camera! I also have my tummy scheduled in March 2002, so I

hope both of us are as happy with our results as you are with your FL!

HUGS

in Ark

> Well, I have done it. I had a face lift on Monday after

Thanksgiving and am

> thrilled with the results. The doc said if I was happy now, just

wait until

> 2 months and I should be estatic. I struggled with having the face

lift or

> the tummy tuck first and decided that my face showed all the time

and I could

> cover up the tummy for a while longer. It is so wonderful not to

having

> sagging cheeks and the wrinkled skin under my chin. I am scheduled

to a

> satellite TV media tour in February for my job and hope to be

ravishing on

> camera.

>

> BTW the tummy tuck is scheduled for March/2002 so I can wear those

huggy T's

> this summer. It will be the first summer that I have not had to

wear

> something to hide my mid section.

>

> Sue Langdon

> MGB 1/24/00

> 291/137

[Guest guest]

Boy, how great for you. Although I hardly ever participate by

writing or replying I do lurk! LOL. I'm 27 months since surgery and

have bc/bs. I'd like to have some surgery. My insurance company

told me that it would depend on how a ps coded it. the insurance

company says it is all cosmetic.....I hope they are wrong.

@y..., " davendeb403 " <davendeb403@y...> wrote:

> Hi all I called the ins. company today to find out what was covered

> and at what percentage and was told I have been approved for not

only

> the abdominoplasty and panniculectomy but ALL the excess skin taken

> off my body and we pay 10% they pay 90%. I about fell off my chair

> when she told me this. I am really happy that I will not have to go

> through approval again. So now we wait for a date.

> Debbie

[Guest guest]

Congratulations Debbie, that is great news.

Monroe

Patient Representative

Dr. Rutledge's Office

704-682-0260 (cell)

704-871-0031 (office)

Plastic Surgery

Hi all I called the ins. company today to find out what was covered

and at what percentage and was told I have been approved for not only

the abdominoplasty and panniculectomy but ALL the excess skin taken

off my body and we pay 10% they pay 90%. I about fell off my chair

when she told me this. I am really happy that I will not have to go

through approval again. So now we wait for a date.

Debbie

[Guest guest]

May I ask what type of insurance you have???? and by the way...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Plastic Surgery

> Hi all I called the ins. company today to find out what was covered

> and at what percentage and was told I have been approved for not only

> the abdominoplasty and panniculectomy but ALL the excess skin taken

> off my body and we pay 10% they pay 90%. I about fell off my chair

> when she told me this. I am really happy that I will not have to go

> through approval again. So now we wait for a date.

> Debbie

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have Cigna PPO.

Debbie

> May I ask what type of insurance you have???? and by the way...

> CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

>

> Plastic Surgery

>

>

> > Hi all I called the ins. company today to find out what was

covered

> > and at what percentage and was told I have been approved for not

only

> > the abdominoplasty and panniculectomy but ALL the excess skin

taken

> > off my body and we pay 10% they pay 90%. I about fell off my chair

> > when she told me this. I am really happy that I will not have to

go

> > through approval again. So now we wait for a date.

> > Debbie

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Suzanne,

I recently got approval from my insurance company to have my arms and

breasts done. I knew from the get-go that I would have to go into this

thing armed to the teeth. So what I did was that several months ago I

started getting a yeast infection under the pannus and breasts. We were in

Florida and doing a LOT of walking and it was hot, so I did not treat it,

but just let it go. I took a hot bath (you know what that does to a yeast

infection) and then had my husband take pictures of the infection under my

pannus and breasts. I also have called or went and seen my PCP everytime I

got one, so that they would have documentation. Once when I saw my GYN, I

showed her a place under the pannus that was real red, and she had that

documented. I saw an orthopedic doc about the pain in my shoulders, neck

and upper arms. He x-rayed and said there was no apparent problems, so I

asked if he thought the pain could be coming from my hanging breasts and

arms (they are huge). He said yes, and I asked if he would write a letter

stating that fact. He did, and I got a letter from my PCP, my GYN, and one

from a dermatologist. I took copies of all these, along with the photos to

the plastic surgeon who filed with insurance. I got approval in a week for

the breast and arms, which is what I want done first. I'm sure I will have

no problems with the tummy tuck, which will come later. The legs....I do

not know. However, I did tell the docs about having had a yeast infection

behind the knees where the skin hangs, and that was mentioned in a couple of

their letters, so we will see. I wish you luck with your fight. Just arm

yourself with plenty of ammunition to prove that it is a medical necessity

and NEVER use the word plastic or cosmetic surgery. It is Reconstructive

Surgery and make sure all doctors use those terms! Good luck!

Custer from VA

plastic surgery

> I have a question regarding plastic surgery and insurance paying for it.

What would be the basis for your insurance company paying for this- breast

life, arms and tummy tuck?

>

> Suzanne

> 245/179

> 01/24/03

>

>

[Guest guest]

Where are your scars and how do they look now? With the lower body lift, were

you pleased? One last question, do you know what they charged for each

procedure?

Thanks

Deb

-- " juliewmson " <jwmson1@...> wrote:

I can't tell you specifically anything about BCBS of NC but I can

tell you that it is possible to get these surgeries paid for --

because UHC paid for all four of these for me. In fact, I had a

lower body lift in 02/03, a thigh lift in 03/03 and a breast lift/arm

lift in 11/03.

You HAVE to do your homework though. I spent literally about 6

months documenting things. I went to my PCP any time I had the

slightest problem with my skin. I went to a dermatologist and

documented all skin problems - including a condition called

hidradenitis in skin creases which are actually blocked sweat glands

and can be a major source of infection (in fact this lead to my

mother's death almost 5 years ago). I also went to an orthopedist

and documented arthritis in my low back, neck and both hips. I was

referred to physical therapy for this also. I got letters from each

of these physicians along with office notes and submitted them along

with the physical therapy notes when my surgeon submitted for

approval of the procedures. It is worth the time and effort on your

part (as well as finding a surgeon who is willing to be something

other than self-pay!) - you can at least in some cases get the

procedures paid for. I am very glad I worked hard at approval!

in GA

MGB 10/04/00

> Hello everyone,

>

> I had my surgery on 12/20/00 and am now on my way on the plastic

surgery journey. I am going to see Dr. Rojy in August and I was

wondering if anyone has ever had any luck with BCBS of NC paying for

any of this? I need Breasts lifts,bat wings, tummy tuck and thigh

lifts. I do have lots of back problems. Any advise?? Thanks Tammy

>

>

[Guest guest]

Are you planning to come to the picnic. We have a plastic surgeon what

will be there, Dr. Don, that many of the MGBers have used in the

past.

Monroe

MGB 7/19/2002..Dr. Rutledge

285/132

CLOS-High Point

704-682-0260 (cell)

336-841-0326 (office)

npm@...

www.clos.net

plastic surgery

Can anyone please contact me directly at suzannealtfeld@...

with information about post op plastic surgery. I'm interested in

face, thigh, arm, butt & tummy tucks. Has anyone gone out of the

country and if so, where. How old are you and what was the recovery

process from this cosmetic surgery (I'm frightened that it's much

worse than MGB recovery). How much can be done at once? You can see

that I'm into future-think because I'm only 2-1/2 months out (52 lbs

down) and it's already clear that I'm going to need " skin removal "

when I get down as far as I can. Any responses welcome! Thanks in

advance for any help!

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, I'm in Los Angeles, so this

picnic is out. Perhaps you could forward referral information and

some contacts so I could start checking Dr. Don out, as well as

others. Thanks so much!!!

> Are you planning to come to the picnic. We have a plastic surgeon

what

> will be there, Dr. Don, that many of the MGBers have used in

the

> past.

>

> Monroe

> MGB 7/19/2002..Dr. Rutledge

> 285/132

> CLOS-High Point

> 704-682-0260 (cell)

> 336-841-0326 (office)

> npm@c...

> www.clos.net

>

> plastic surgery

>

>

> Can anyone please contact me directly at suzannealtfeld@a...

> with information about post op plastic surgery. I'm interested in

> face, thigh, arm, butt & tummy tucks. Has anyone gone out of the

> country and if so, where. How old are you and what was the

recovery

> process from this cosmetic surgery (I'm frightened that it's much

> worse than MGB recovery). How much can be done at once? You can

see

> that I'm into future-think because I'm only 2-1/2 months out (52

lbs

> down) and it's already clear that I'm going to need " skin removal "

> when I get down as far as I can. Any responses welcome! Thanks in

> advance for any help!

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much for your reply, . I read all your posts with

appreciation and gratitude. I'll keep you posted as I get closer to

the actual act. I'm still wondering if it's a mistake at my advanced

years...threat of pulmonary embolism, etc. What do you think?

> > Can anyone please contact me directly at suzannealtfeld@a...

> > with information about post op plastic surgery. I'm interested

in

> > face, thigh, arm, butt & tummy tucks. Has anyone gone out of the

> > country and if so, where. How old are you and what was the

> recovery

> > process from this cosmetic surgery (I'm frightened that it's much

> > worse than MGB recovery). How much can be done at once? You can

> see

> > that I'm into future-think because I'm only 2-1/2 months out (52

> lbs

> > down) and it's already clear that I'm going to need " skin

removal "

> > when I get down as far as I can. Any responses welcome! Thanks

in

> > advance for any help!

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I had PS 3 mos ago. I had a lower body lift with tummy tuck, inner thigh

lift, breast lift with small implants, arm lift and a small amount of lipo

in KC MO by Dr. Hall $16,000. Good luck on yours!

Sandy B

MGB wt loss 160 pounds

PS removed 12 pounds of excess skin!

Time for my plastic surgery...

>>Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 04:38:53 -0000

>>

>>Hi list,

>>

>>I'm almost 5 year post-op. October is the official 5 year

>>anniversary. I will begin my plastic surgery journey on July 26th in

>>Costa Rica. I'm open to questions and I'm happy to share the journey

>>for anyone who wants to learn and know more...

>>

>>This is the schedule, I'll work on it little by little over the course

>>of a year, no rushing for me...

>>

>>Surgery 1 - breasts, arms, outer thighs

>>Surgery 2 - tummy, inner thighs

>>Surgery 3 - lower body lift

>>

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