Has anyone had insurance cover skin removal surgery ?

[volsfan82 40]

Hey folks. Just wondering if anyone has had their insurance pay for skin removal. ? Would enjoy any thoughts

Thanks

Will

[sbg224 318]

That would be nice. I have heard if you have your dermatologist, primary doc, not bariatric surgeon or plastic surgeon, document that you have some kind of rashes or irritation from the extra skin, especially tummy, the insurance will pay. I am only 9 months out, and I am not finished losing weight, hopefully, and was told to wait until you are at least 18 months out, so I am not sure.

[volsfan82 40]

Thank you. Yea I'm not ready for it nearly yet either and I'm

Not loosing much but hopefully it's not ruined or anything.

[Ele marie 92]

I was told not to even try until after 18 months as well.

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[Mania 128]

I just had my 6 month post-op today. The doctor told me to start documenting the rash I get on my stomach (where the overhang is) and my butt (tailbone area) with my primary physician. He said that at about 18 months (when I have been in maintenance for a while) that they have a good success rate with getting insurance to approve the skin removal in the documented areas.

[snokb04 60]

Don't know for sure, which I know wasn't your question. But my PCP told me if I have or am willing to get some skin rashes and/or yeast infections, they can usually get the stomach approved, but that is it. My surgeon said they usually recommend not doing plastics until 2 years out.

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Edited May 17, 2016 by snokb04

[jea(n__n)ette 98]

my PCP told me if I have or am willing to get some skin rashes and/or yeast infections, they can usually get the stomach approved.

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Edited May 18, 2016 by jea(n__n)ette