Skin Removal Surgery

[thinatheart13 69]

Hey quick question. Have any of you been approved by your health insurance for skin Removal surgery? What insurance did you have?

[FrankyG 1,450]

I am not done losing and my understanding is that plastic surgery isn't done until you've held a stable weight for at least one year. So hit goal, maintain for 1 year, then get consults. I'm definitely hoping my skin rebounds enough to avoid plastic surgery tho.

I am pretty sure many insurance companies will pay for some excess skin surgery in the case of it causing issues.

I think mostly it's just the pannus area tho (the hanging apron of fat over your stomach). The area under the skin can get infected due to it being wet from sweat/moisture and cause yeast infections, so document any rashes or infections (bring up with your doctor and make sure they add it to your medical records every time) once you start losing as I believe this is vital for you to prove to your insurance that the surgery is medically necessary and not just cosmetic.

I personally will just call them after I hit my goal weight to see what they do and do not cover, along with all the requirements to cover any surgery if they do allow.

[thinatheart13 69]

Great information. Thank you FrankiesGirl you seem very knowledgeable on these subjects. I'm hoping for my skin to naturally rebound too but just in case, I like to know my other options

[reinventingmyself 47]

I have tricare and my nutritionist stated they don't normally pay for it. But she said to do the exact same thing that FrankiesGirl stated. She said no matter what I go to the doctor for mention to them any issues I may be having so that it will be well documented in my file (if it appears that I may need plastics in the future).

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[Unbridled 152]

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