Tummy Tucks?

[KK2005]

Has anyone here ever had a tummy tuck?
I recently lost 80 lbs and now I have problems left over because of it. I think that a tummy tuck would be the only way to resolve it and I would like to try to get my insurance to pay for some....anyone ever go threw this before?

 

[KK2005]

Does insurance ever pay for this type of surgery?

 

[riverrock]

The family who live near me are good nightbours and friends of mine. Well, my neighbours wife had a tummy tuck and it has done the world of good for her confidence. She says she has never felt as good about herself before ever. As I've always said about plastic surgery - If something is bothering you to the extent that its affecting your life, then why not do something about it?

 

[cornfish]

KK you will have to call your insurance to double check. I know on our policy there have been a few ladies that have had the procedure done, but they also had gastric bypass so it was covered since it was linked to that.

I think more and more providers are becoming progressive with benefits for these types but you will have to check into make sure.

- cornfish

 

[Bikini Mod]

I had a foot of loose skin removed from my abdomen after I had had several pregnancies back2back. I trained hard and only weighed about 104# (I am 5'3") but the skin would hang and the split in my abs was awful.

Lipo is commonly done during this procedure but I had none as it was not necessary. I only needed to have my abs sutured and all that godawful loose skin removed.

The results were immediate and AMAZING! Can't imagine my life without having had it done.

However, totally NOT covered by insurance. By far, some of the best money I ever spent.

 

[KK2005]

I lost 90lbs and that loose skin kills me!!! I have an appt next month to see what the cost may be for a tummy tuck...hopefully I can get it!!

 

[SC4EVA]

Whats the costs associted like? Whats the risks?

 

[SoKlueles]

Ok I know that a tummy tuck would help my self esteem immensely
but i also have Crohns disease, would that hinder my getting a tummy tuck? I have lost 80 lbs also and i want to do that , if not now, someday, but i am afraid to inflame the crohns disease.

 

[habitualhealth]

Lipo is commonly done during this procedure but I had none as it was not necessary. I only needed to have my abs sutured and all that godawful loose skin removed.

The results were immediate and AMAZING! Can't imagine my life without having had it done.

However, totally NOT covered by insurance. By far, some of the best money I ever spent.

What was your recovery time on this and if u dont mind my asking...how much did it run you?

 

[SoKlueles]

What was your recovery time on this and if u dont mind my asking...how much did it run you?

yeah what she said
and dr please can u answer my post?

 

[SoKlueles]

After massive weight loss there can be folds of tissue that just do not look good. Medications and prior surgical interventions can be concerns with Crohn's Disease patients. Each patient must be individually evaluated. Such issues are best explored during a consultation or Preliminary Remote Discussion


Hope this helps,

Michael Bermant, MD
Learn More About Tummy Tuck and Abdominal Sculpture

ok thank you, I know my gastrointerologist (sp) was very proud of me and told me i will be looking to get a tummy tuck next He never told me if the surgery was dangerous for crohns disease. When I visit him next i will ask him. thank you for your help

 

[Bikini Mod]

What was your recovery time on this and if u dont mind my asking...how much did it run you?

Sorry, I totally forgot about this.

I had it done 8 years ago and it cost about 7/8K USD. I was on the beach w/in 2 weeks. I couldnt lift my own baby (she was abou 8 months old at the time) for like a month. I wasn't allowed to go back into the gym for like 2 months (I believe). I had it done so long ago, I honestly cant remember.

But the results were IMMEDIATE!

It hurt like a bitch.... but so?

Make sure you have a very competent doc. I have seen some totally botched surgeries that left some ugly scars.

My doc is the best! I WUV HER!

 

[thelion2005]

Wife had this done.
Cost was five thousand.
It was out-patient surgery that lasted 2-3 hours with 1 hour recovery.
Pain was not that bad ... most intense first two days.
There are two drains that have to be changed every 3-4 hours.
Up and walking the 3rd day. In bed the first two. One month to do sit ups.
Result? Ab area is tight as the top of a drum. New navel is perfect inny.
Very faint happy face scar, low and about 7 " long.
Also ... excellent support for internal organs.