Year out tummy tuck covered by bcbs

[jefedejefes 13]

Started 390 ,240 today

Well was sleeved Feb 3 2014, Dr office called and asked if I was interested in a Tummy Tuck. What the hell went in and had my surgery yesterday with Dr Dinick in Michigan. Lost 140 total ,he took 7 lbs of skin, thought it would hurt more but surprisingly it doesn't. I do have a high pain tolerance. Now to relax and get ready for vacation in may!

[Elode 8,093]

@@jefedejefes So how did you get it covered by them?

[Rovobay 920]

@@jefedejefes you m or f? bcbs federal? state? what state? any skin complications from weight l oss? more details please. out of pocket costs?

[jefedejefes 13]

I'm male in Michigan. Bcbs covered my sleeve and also covered most o my TT. Only cost me 3k cuz of deductible. I had 7 lbs of skin removed Thursday.

[amponder 396]

what is bcbs

[GreenEyes604 753]

@@amponder Blue Cross/Blue Shield

[jefedejefes 13]

Yes blue Cross Blue Shield of mi

[finediva 979]

Ok, I'm selling my house and moving to MI. Tummy Tuck here I come!

[MichiganChic 3,262]

Mine was also covered.

[spiritedcowgirl63 108]

I just got my approval too. I had appealed it and won. After photos and primary Dr notes of history of rashes sent in.

[Julie norton 2,850]

I am 5 days post op TT. Well the first day I posted after surgery I was feeling ok. Might have been the meds talking. Take care of yourself for at least a week ... Maybe a bit more. Thank goodness for good girlfriends!!????

My experience is day 2-3-4 were rough. I'm a strong person but this was not quite the same as I expected and I rested a lot. I continue to rest

Pain has subsided, as has the back up in my body. (Another story)

Just plan on compression garments,no stairs (1/day ok for me)or driving for a week. Prepare and gather friends. In a couple of days this will be in the rear view mirror for me. ... But not forgotten.

Good luck to all the TT ahead????

[jefedejefes 13]

I was approved immediately, no issues within 2 weeks I had the surgery.

[Elode 8,093]

Awesome

[Sherrischeffler 74]

Started 390 ,240 today

Well was sleeved Feb 3 2014, Dr office called and asked if I was interested in a Tummy Tuck. What the hell went in and had my surgery yesterday with Dr Dinick in Michigan. Lost 140 total ,he took 7 lbs of skin, thought it would hurt more but surprisingly it doesn't. I do have a high pain tolerance. Now to relax and get ready for vacation in may!

i had abdominalplasty January 2nd w / ab stitching still feeling a bit numb but doing fine.

[jess9395 5,450]

Those of u who got approval through bcbs did you just have skin removal of muscle tightening as well?