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I was told that you couldn't have a full Tummy Tuck if you have a scar from an open gall bladder removal. It was said that there's a possibility of poor healing. Was anyone else told this or has anyone had a TT that has that scar?

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I have no clue but I am researching that right now. I have saw that they cut a woman c section scar and did a Tummy Tuck. Its on youtube. So I cant see why that would be a problem. But like I said I am researching atm so I should and will run across this somewhere.

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Good question. I dont know but I supose the price varies depending on the Dr. My insurance may pay but I was 1st rejected due to not losing enough weight from bandng. I had no documentation either.

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that doesnt sound tight that you cant have a TT if you have had your gall bladder out. costs for a TT will vary by where you live. my ps originally quoted me 4500 if i was all self pay, but my insurance co did cover the panni, so i ended up paying around 3000

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that doesnt sound tight that you cant have a TT if you have had your gall bladder out. costs for a TT will vary by where you live. my ps originally quoted me 4500 if i was all self pay' date=' but my insurance co did cover the panni, so i ended up paying around 3000[/quote']

I didn't think ins would cover TT. Do you know why they covered it? I hope I can get mine to cover one! ;)

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My surgeon said that some ins might cover the TT if the loose skin was causing skin infections,but it depends on the ins of course.But its definitely worth looking into.cuz I plan on needing alot!!!

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