kmarlee76
New Member
On my way to DS day! (RNY to DS July 6)
Posts: 30
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: July 6, 2015
Surgeon: Dr. Boyce
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Post by kmarlee76 on Mar 25, 2015 23:35:20 GMT -5
At my age (38) my weight has gone from my lower body straight to my stomach! I know the rapid weight loss is going to cause skin issues. My surgeon confirmed that my insurance will pay for abdominal skin removal (not tummy tuck, dang it!). Does anyone have experience with this that can give me the following info: how long after surgery do you have to wait before having skin removed, how was convalescence, what's the outcome appearance wise, and where's a good place to find/research for a surgeon to do this? Next, anyone have arm skin removed? How was it? Will insurance pay for it? Any info is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!
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Post by newyorkbitch on Mar 26, 2015 10:40:51 GMT -5
At my age (38) my weight has gone from my lower body straight to my stomach! I know the rapid weight loss is going to cause skin issues. My surgeon confirmed that my insurance will pay for abdominal skin removal (not tummy tuck, dang it!). Does anyone have experience with this that can give me the following info: how long after surgery do you have to wait before having skin removed, how was convalescence, what's the outcome appearance wise, and where's a good place to find/research for a surgeon to do this? Next, anyone have arm skin removed? How was it? Will insurance pay for it? Any info is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much! You are probably 3 years minimum away from doing this. Please do not think about this now - you need to focus only on your DS and your health. Who knows what you will need or want a couple of years from now. And also you surgeon cannot confirm that your insurance will pay for a panniculectomy...you won't know until you try, and the rules of different insurance companies change all the time. About the arms - that surgery is called brachhiplasty and yes people here have done it (myself included)...you are a long, long way away from thinking about that. And nobody can answer your insurance question...everybody's situation and insurance is different.
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Post by jpcello on Mar 26, 2015 13:57:19 GMT -5
As usual I agree with NYB. You should be at your goal weight for at least a year (minimum) before plastics. Some insurance will pay, some won't. Not something you should even be thinking about at this point in your process.
I did have a TT that was covered by insurance. I didn't consider doing my arms but I do know of others who have - some are happy with the results, others are not. It's definitely a personal decision.
You also have no idea what insurance coverage you'll have 2-3-4 years down the road. Focus on your revision and not possible plastic surgery.
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Post by OnMyWay2Thin on Mar 26, 2015 14:41:06 GMT -5
Listen to these experienced vets above, they know what they are talking about. I'm so pleased with my weight loss and knew the loose skin would come with it, if I was successful. At 10 pounds from my goal (I'm already under my doctor's goal LOL), I feel successful even though my skin is very loose and it's not pretty. I say that, my husband says it's just part of getting healthy, but he's a great guy... I will wait the time recommended and then consider getting a lower body lift with the thighs, butt, and abdominal areas. There may be more to it, but I haven't delved into it deeply, just scanned the surface. I'm going to assume I'm paying because I heard it is hard to get it approved. That being said, I have a complication from surgery, a muscle that is now two instead of one in the abdomen and that will be covered so the skin in that area may be, too.
My biggest complaint is my thighs as they are super loose and I play competitive tennis and feel embarrassed wearing the cute skirts! Darn... So, when the time is right, I will look into it and do my research. Until then, I'm only almost 9 months out and couldn't be happier! Good luck with your research, honestly, focus on the surgery now and the loose skin later. You'll save yourself a lot of time because between the time I started researching the DS (four years ago) until today, I've changed my mind a dozen times regarding the skin!
Kelly
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Post by caprice on Apr 30, 2016 20:09:02 GMT -5
Weight-loss surgery is the safest and most effective means of achieving significant weight loss. But you have to take care of each and everything after surgery. In addition to that, One of my neighbour had started taking the natural and unprocessed weight loss supplements after his surgery. You can get more tips here about it. It has many health care and weight loss plans and suggestions. You are posting to a discussion that took place over a year ago, genius. I'm not going to look for links within your nonsensical comment, but it looks like you're selling something. Begone! Before somebody drops a house on you.
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