Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Actually, I asked for breast reduction long before I thought of WLS and my teeny, tiny petitite blond OB/GYN who I thought would not be sympathetic, was totally supportive. Kaiser has some medical criteria, which if you meet you can get referred. I had three of the four items they consider (recurring yeast infections under your breasts, back or neck pain and visible scarring on my shoulders from bra straps). She did tell me she would happily recommend me once I got closer to my goal weight so I'm hoping that is still a possibility.Kay wrote: Hi . . . vette4me81I hope you don't mind my asking a question, as well. Is Kaiser paying for your breast reconstruction reduction? If so, do you know what the criteria is for them to pay for it. Even after losing about 170 pounds (with about another 50 to go), I am a 36 F or FF cup (depending on the bra) and gravity is definitely winning. Having breast reconstruction is on my rather lengthy list of reconstruction work I'd like to have done. I'm sure that Kaiser won't pay for it all, but it sure would be helpful to have them pick up the tab for some of it.Thanks for the info.All the best,Kayin San Leandroopen RNY 12/1/03vette4me81 wrote: I hope you don't mind my asking but is Kasier paying for your arms reconstruction? i really want to have that operation I think all I have to do is wave my arms and take off like a bird with all the extra skin. I have to lose 25 more pounds before Kasier will do the breast reconstruction reduction operation on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 i didn't know that kaiser would pay for the boob job. i know they will pay for the tt if you have a rash and or sores, shirley of fontana so calvette4me81 wrote: I hope you don't mind my asking but is Kasier paying for your arms reconstruction? i really want to have that operation I think all I have to do is wave my arms and take off like a bird with all the extra skin. I have to lose 25 more pounds before Kasier will do the breast reconstruction reduction operation on me > Have any of you post ops had arm reconstruction? If so, how long were > you off the computer? Mine is on 09/01/04, I hope Im not off too > long !!> > Huggles> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 I was told as long as I reach they weight they determine I should be (145) and at least a dd they would do it. hope this helps, Susie > > > I hope you don't mind my asking but is Kasier paying for your arms > > reconstruction? i really want to have that operation I think all I > > have to do is wave my arms and take off like a bird with all the > > extra skin. I have to lose 25 more pounds before Kasier will do the > > breast reconstruction reduction operation on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 I was told as long as I reach they weight they determine I should be (145) and at least a dd they would do it. hope this helps, Susie > > > I hope you don't mind my asking but is Kasier paying for your arms > > reconstruction? i really want to have that operation I think all I > > have to do is wave my arms and take off like a bird with all the > > extra skin. I have to lose 25 more pounds before Kasier will do the > > breast reconstruction reduction operation on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 kaiser does the tt if you have a rash or get raw... i know people who have had it done at kaiser fontana so cal.. others seem to think they can get a boob job and arm job but i told them i don't think so but i told them let me know if they get one paid for by kaiser then i will go for it also. you would think that you could get the thighs done because of the skin rubbing to gether getts raw and sore you would think ya?????????? shirley of fontana so calSunbrae@... wrote: ...I went to a PS here in Sacramento Kaiser...I was finding out about my arms...the price for them to do the arms is $5100. $6000 for a tummy tuck, thigh lift is $6800 and breast lift is $5600. Kaiser does not pay for any of these, except where medically necessary. Shirley (Sacramento) Open 12-30-03 Dr. 281.5/187/150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 Kaiser is paying for my tummy...I qualified for medical necessity. Im paying for my arms myself. Huggles > ...I went to a PS here in Sacramento Kaiser...I was finding out about > my arms...the price for them to do the arms is $5100. $6000 for a tummy tuck, > thigh lift is $6800 and breast lift is $5600. Kaiser does not pay for any of > these, except where medically necessary. > > Shirley (Sacramento) > Open 12-30-03 > Dr. > 281.5/187/150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 That is great info – thanks for sharing, Shirley. - Lesa - Re: Re: Question ...I went to a PS here in Sacramento Kaiser...I was finding out about my arms...the price for them to do the arms is $5100. $6000 for a tummy tuck, thigh lift is $6800 and breast lift is $5600. Kaiser does not pay for any of these, except where medically necessary. Shirley (Sacramento) Open 12-30-03 Dr. 281.5/187/150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2004 Report Share Posted August 15, 2004 That is great info – thanks for sharing, Shirley. - Lesa - Re: Re: Question ...I went to a PS here in Sacramento Kaiser...I was finding out about my arms...the price for them to do the arms is $5100. $6000 for a tummy tuck, thigh lift is $6800 and breast lift is $5600. Kaiser does not pay for any of these, except where medically necessary. Shirley (Sacramento) Open 12-30-03 Dr. 281.5/187/150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 My reconstructive surgery is on Sept 1st...two weeks away !!! Im having my tummy and my arms done at the same time. Kaiser is covering my tummy as I qualified for medical necessity. Im paying for my arms. Im paying $2000 but I heard it may go up to $6000. I know that like the differences in programs from site to site, there must also be a difference in prices. I want a inner and outer thigh lift too, but cant afford it. Sigh ! I wonder what Kaisers criteria is to get it covered too. Huggles > That is great info - thanks for sharing, Shirley. > > - Lesa - > > Re: Re: Question > > ...I went to a PS here in Sacramento Kaiser...I was finding out > about my arms...the price for them to do the arms is $5100. $6000 for > a tummy tuck, thigh lift is $6800 and breast lift is $5600. Kaiser does > not pay for any of these, except where medically necessary. > > Shirley (Sacramento) > Open 12-30-03 > Dr. > 281.5/187/150 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2004 Report Share Posted August 16, 2004 My reconstructive surgery is on Sept 1st...two weeks away !!! Im having my tummy and my arms done at the same time. Kaiser is covering my tummy as I qualified for medical necessity. Im paying for my arms. Im paying $2000 but I heard it may go up to $6000. I know that like the differences in programs from site to site, there must also be a difference in prices. I want a inner and outer thigh lift too, but cant afford it. Sigh ! I wonder what Kaisers criteria is to get it covered too. Huggles > That is great info - thanks for sharing, Shirley. > > - Lesa - > > Re: Re: Question > > ...I went to a PS here in Sacramento Kaiser...I was finding out > about my arms...the price for them to do the arms is $5100. $6000 for > a tummy tuck, thigh lift is $6800 and breast lift is $5600. Kaiser does > not pay for any of these, except where medically necessary. > > Shirley (Sacramento) > Open 12-30-03 > Dr. > 281.5/187/150 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Hi Thanks for the info. I am really hoping to qualify. All the best, Kay in San Leandro open RNY 12/1/03 chris lopez wrote: > Actually, I asked for breast reduction long before I thought of WLS > and my teeny, tiny petitite blond OB/GYN who I thought would not be > sympathetic, was totally supportive. Kaiser has some medical > criteria, which if you meet you can get referred. I had three of the > four items they consider (recurring yeast infections under your > breasts, back or neck pain and visible scarring on my shoulders from > bra straps). She did tell me she would happily recommend me once I > got closer to my goal weight so I'm hoping that is still a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Hi Susie, Thanks for the info. I'm still an F or FF (depending on the bra), but I still have about 50 to 60 pounds to lose. Here's hoping I'll qualify. After being really large busted since I was about 12, I'd love to try life without being terribly top heavy. Thanks again, Kay in San Leandro open RNY 12/1/03 vette4me81 wrote: > I was told as long as I reach they weight they determine I should be > (145) and at least a dd they would do it. hope this helps, Susie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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