Mary23
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Has anyone been approved?
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How are you doing Jess?
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Wow that is a lot! I am almost 5 weeks post op of just the tummy tuck. I'm so happy I did it!
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How long ago did you have yours Jess?
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I am reluctant to post pictures as my incision line is very low! I still have some swelling but I am completely satisfied and have NO regrets! My insurance coverage was 2k and my fee was 5k. I am 4 weeks post op and feel completely healed. When are you scheduled?
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Day 3 was the worst and the first time I took any pain mess. My doc gave me Percocet (low dose) and I only needed it day 3. I am day 13 post op today and went to work. I did get tired but I feel great. Good luck to you and let me know if you have any questions!
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Anyone else have an outpatient abdominoplasty?
Mary23 replied to Heather_8.1.14's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I just have to say looking back I am glad it was outpatient. The suture line is huge and at least I know how clean my home was and my carefiver( husband) kept my environment exceptionally sterile which is key and even high rated hospitals have germs. I felt better at home. -
Anyone else have an outpatient abdominoplasty?
Mary23 replied to Heather_8.1.14's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Good luck! It is totally worth it! -
Spirited.....every doc has their own negotiated price with tricare. Mine hasn't been processed yet. Are you just having the panniculectomy? I do have pics but not to be posted publicly. I also promised my surgeon I wouldn't share until I was more healed. Do you have questions? I'll be happy to help if I can.
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Anyone else have an outpatient abdominoplasty?
Mary23 replied to Heather_8.1.14's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Just had my TT on 04/28! Feeling sore but totally self sufficient. So thankful for my surgeon and his team! Completely happy! -
Post op day 3 of abdomnioplasty and couldn't be more happy!
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Congratulations!! As I said, Tricare is only covering the panniculectomy. My plastic surgeon didn't even submit for abdomnioplasty as it is strictly cosmetic and won't be covered which I believe because he had to talk with tricare multiple times just to get panniculectomy approval. I am content with the discount I am getting and now focusing on the procedure and recovery......you should hear from me next week!
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You have one shot to appeal the denial. The letter you write is important so take your time with it the only other thing is to pick a plastic surgeon that will fight for you? Mine was imperative in getting the appeal reversed.
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I wrote a letter stating briefly my journey and explaining the continued success of my weightloss would depend on the skin removal. I believe it helped that I submitted a letter from my bariatric surgeon as well as my PCM that is was necessary and not for cosmosis.
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Thank you ladies.....scheduled for late April!
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Well I won my appeal! It's not even going to cover half but I am glad it is covering some. It pays to stick with something!
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Like I said, I am moving forward with a well documented PS but at the price tag it would be great for tricare to cover any portion. I have documented psoriasis and I am still having to appeal.
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I chew gum with no issues...just very careful not to swallow it!
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Well I am moving forward wether they approve or not. I submitted letters from 3 doctors saying it was not cosmetic. Can't do much more!
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Thanks for the info....I did find out that tricare is working my appeal, it would be very nice to have them cover a portion of it but I'm doing it anyway! Fingers are still crossed! Which base are you at?
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Hope you don't mind me asking but how did you get a dog ear? What exactly is it?
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Yes, went to see a new surgeon who was much better. Unfortunately I still got denied by Tricare. ???? I have decided to move forward anyway while they work my appeal. Surgery set for late April due to a cruise. I'm so excited but now nervous. Thanks for checking. Curious but not hopeful with the appeal!
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. thank you! I'm excited!
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Ok tummy tuck take two....just found another surgeon and so far so good....submitting to insurance so fingers and toes are crossed!!
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SLEEVE TO BYPASS REVISION
Mary23 replied to MissLaLa05's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Good luck!
