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When I started on this journey a little over 2 years ago, I never, ever considered plastic surgery. My lap band has been challenging, but I wouldn't change a thing (maybe get it sooner instead of waiting for so long); I am five pounds from goal. I can't believe how much the breast lift and Tummy Tuck helped getting rid of excessive skin. Stay on the journey for you. It is not the easy way out; I have faithfully seen my lap doctor ever 8 weeks. Good Luck

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Did they tell you how much the excess skin weighed?

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@WildGrits ...LOL...I was thinking the same thing...had a flash to "My 600lb life" when they remove the skin because of that "disease" (can't remember name) and it weighs like 50+ pounds!!!! Talk about WLS!!! But for that type of surgery I would think it's just a few pounds; but would be interesting to know...

Also, did your insurance cover any of it?

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Did they tell you how much the excess skin weighed?

no; my plastic surgery said my pant size would go down at least two sizes; people will think you have "lost" a lot of weight; he said it would not be over a total of 5 pound loss; but well worth in my opinion

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@WildGrits ...LOL...I was thinking the same thing...had a flash to "My 600lb life" when they remove the skin because of that "disease" (can't remember name) and it weighs like 50+ pounds!!!! Talk about WLS!!! But for that type of surgery I would think it's just a few pounds; but would be interesting to know...

Also, did your insurance cover any of it?

No insurance coverage in the state of Kentucky; it is my understanding that different states and insurance companies have different policies on paying; but it is all cosmetic, so Humana or Anthem paid any money toward it

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