Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I'm only one month out from surgery, but I've heard that most insurance companies will cover reconstructive surgery on the " apron " (the lower abdomen) and the thighs. I haven't checked with my insurance but how did you get your insurance company to cover everything? Lorie ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 15 Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 14:12:46 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: Re: plastic surgery I'm sorry I used the word " plastic " surgery instead of reconstruction surgery. I thought more people would read the post if I used the term plastic. Anway, I have had my breasts lifted, arms done, and a 360 degree abdominal lipectomy. For those of you that don't know that that is, I will explain.. The doctor cut around the back of my waist, smoothed out my back and lifted the butt. She then continued to the front, running along the pubic line and straight up by my breastbone. So in one procedure I had my stomach, abdomin, butt and back taken care of. She removed 11 pounds of excess skin.. My breasts and arms were done at the same time. I had incisions starting at my elbow, running deep into my armpit, across my sides, under my breast and around my aerole. My insurance paid for everything. Out of all the reconstruction, the most painful part by far was my arms. I still have my thighs and calves to do. I needed to take a break from surgery. If anyone is heading for reconstructive surgery, I would be more than happy to discuss my journey in further detail. nettles6969@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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