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Can this be REAL?!?!
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to TheRealMeIsHere!'s topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I started with pain management and got a referral from him. If you go on your ins. website, do a search for criteria for panniculectomy and take that to your dr. for them to reference when writing the referral. Losing weight helped my back a little, but my back problems are not weight related, I have ankylosing spondylosis. -
Health Improvements?
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to Jouselle's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
19 months post op and no HBP meds, sleep apnea has gone from 48 apneas per hour to 6 hypoapneas per hour, NO apneas. -
Had a great (and my first) NSV today
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to SarahJean30's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
AWESOME!!! You will see an increase in energy (throughout the whole day) and notice that things will get easier and you will be able to do more and more as time goes on. You will look back at these early days in the gym, and realize how far you've come in a short time! -
Fat googles?
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to FromFlabToFab's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
ABSOLUTELY!! People tell me I look great or sometimes that I am too skinny. I still see 275 lb. me. Hopefully will get better after the tt, lipo and panniculectomy. -
More than I expected!
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to TheRealMeIsHere!'s topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Blue cross Mediblue Select. Had to be 18 months post-op (I am 19 months, and normal BMI since Dec, 2012) and have 3 months at a normal BMI. If you go to your ins. website, you can search for criteria for panniculectomy, as all are different. -
More than I expected!
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to TheRealMeIsHere!'s topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
39 days to go!!! -
Can this be REAL?!?!
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to TheRealMeIsHere!'s topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
39 days left!!! -
More than I expected!
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to TheRealMeIsHere!'s topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
maybe give them a call. They should've let you know one way or the other within 6 weeks. Maybe the dr. didn't submit yet? -
July 26 plastics... Updates:)
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to michelleandcolten's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I will only have a 23hr hospital stay, then am on my own. My sis will be around to help. I don't have stairs to get in my apt. but I like to go upstairs and hang with my sis. Wonder how long before I'll be able to go up the stairs. I don't have a recliner, so hopefully will be able to sleep/get in or out of my bed. My bed is a bit higher than a regular bed, so maybe that will be helpful when getting up. I have a high pain tolerance and heal well, so hopefully my recovery will go as well as yours. Even if it is MUCH worse, will STILL be worth it when all is said and done!! -
Can this be REAL?!?!
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to TheRealMeIsHere!'s topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
October 17th it is!! That date cannot come fast enough!! -
More than I expected!
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to TheRealMeIsHere!'s topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
October 17th it is!! That date cannot come fast enough!! -
More than I expected!
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to TheRealMeIsHere!'s topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Today I will get a call, letting me know when I can do this!! Will definitely document all, and pics. This way others will know what to expect. -
Can this be REAL?!?!
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to TheRealMeIsHere!'s topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Today I will get a call, letting me know when I can do this!! Will definitely document all, and pics. This way others will know what to expect. -
July 26 plastics... Updates:)
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to michelleandcolten's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Thank you so much Michelleandcolten!! I will be looking at your pics frequently, so hopefully I will not pass out while caring for my drains/incisions. Did you need help, in the first few days, to get in/out of bed? out of a chair? were you able to do stairs? BTW, You look terrific in those jeans, bet it feels amazing! -
July 26 plastics... Updates:)
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to michelleandcolten's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
that is exactly how my thighs are!! Could be my pic, lol -
Can this be REAL?!?!
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to TheRealMeIsHere!'s topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Blue Cross Mediblue select. -
July 26 plastics... Updates:)
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to michelleandcolten's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I will be having a tt, panni and lipo. Please tell me, in detail, about the pain, drain care, recovery, care of skin around drains, incision care etc.... Need to be as mentally prepared as possible. If you have pics of incisions and where the drains come out, that would be helpful, too. I gross out easily and pass out, so want to desensitize myself as much as possible. I live alone and don't want to pass out and be unconscious on the floor, LOL! -
VSG and plastic before and after pics
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to xenafnp's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
What am AWESOME transformation!! You look amazing! I will be having a tt, panni and lipo. Please tell me, in detail, about the pain, drain care, recovery, care of skin around drains, incision care etc.... Need to be as mentally prepared as possible. If you have pics of incisions and where the drains come out, that would be helpful, too. I gross out easily and pass out, so want to desensitize myself as much as possible. I live alone and don't want to pass out and be unconscious on the floor, LOL! -
More than I expected!
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to TheRealMeIsHere!'s topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I have Blue Cross Mediblue Select through Medicare -
Insurance approved Panni and TT, HOORAAAAAYYYY!!!!!!
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I have severe ankylosing spondylosis in my entire spine, so I started with pain management. I went on my insurance website, and searched 'criteria for panniculectomy'. Took that to pain management doctor who wrote a letter of medical necessity that echoed all the criteria needed. I also wrote a letter that spoke about the co-morbidities that were resolved with weight loss (HBP, SEVERE apnea) and how exercise is crucial in keeping weight off. Also how the extra skin, was limiting my range of motion and exercise options. This along with the plastic surgeon's pictures and prior approval request went to my insurance company. And the stars and planets aligned, lol, it ended up on the right person's desk and not only was panni approved, but also abdominoplasty!! I was SHOCKED and showed the approval letter to several people who were just as surprised, including the plastic surgeon.
All insurance is different, though. The surgeon said that one insurance company required that the patient have rashes and infections so severe that they needed to be hospitalized and on IV antibiotics!
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"You're losing too much weight"
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to Mrs_Ashley's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
People are just used to seeing so many people overweight to one degree or another, that they've forgotten what 'normal' looks like -
at this point, you should be eating ONLY protein foods. Anything else will take up space in your tiny tummy that should be for protein.
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How can I get Blue Cross to cover it?
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to dsleon's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
If you go to the insurance's website, do a search for "criteria for a panniculectomy", this will tell you exactly what they consider medically necessary. -
July 26 plastics... Updates:)
TheRealMeIsHere! replied to michelleandcolten's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Thank you for sharing the pics. If my insurance will cover it, I hope to, at least, get a panniculectomy. I pass out easily, so need to desensitize myself to the drains. How did you feel after surgery, through today? What kind of care do the drains require? Hope you have a speedy, uncomplicated recovery. -
Eventually, you will replace the time that you spent eating with other activities. My world has gotten SOOO much bigger. I do a lot of things that I never had time for. Eating is no longer the main highlight of my day. I eat, because I have to, I now enjoy it, somewhat, but it does not have the 'hold' on me that it used to. Early on, I had to set a schedule of when to eat/drink or I wouldn't, had NO interest. You are doing fine, it's all part of the journey.
