Worried about losing weight too quickly

[Autumn Riley Arnold 92]

Does anyone know if insurance (specifically Medicare) covers getting tummy tucks or anything else that may sag if I lose weight too quickly? I want to lose the weight but I don't want to look like I'm melting. And yes, I will be doing cardio and strength training exercises to try to tone up the muscles but it can only do so much =/

[KristenLe 5,979]

No - very doubtful for any plan but especially Medicare.

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[Autumn Riley Arnold 92]

Not even a breast reduction if it's causing back pain?

[jess9395 5,449]

Typically not because the weight loss will reduce them anyhow. They will be deflated by the time you are done. Usually Breast reduction for back issues requires a certain weight to be removed and you won't qualify for that anymore.

[pammieanne 269]

No matter what, if you lose a lot of weight, if you are pre-disposed to loose skin, you will have loose skin. Your genetics and age will play more into it than anything else.

I'm 51. I already know I'm going to hate the loose skin. I just really hope it's not too horrible where everyone can see it (OK, so I'm vane)... I hope 'the girls' come through this with at least a little dignity! LOL

I've decided once I get my bills paid off for this surgery (insurance covered it, but I had a 3K deductible), then I'll start a skin removal fund and see if I can save enough to get things fixed.

[StefanieSparklePants 95]

Doesnt matter how fast or slow you lose, you'll have extra skin. Im 33 and my body looks like a melted candle. Medicare will not cover lose skin as far as I know.

[beautifully2114 33]

Does anyone know if insurance (specifically Medicare) covers getting tummy tucks or anything else that may sag if I lose weight too quickly? I want to lose the weight but I don't want to look like I'm melting. And yes, I will be doing cardio and strength training exercises to try to tone up the muscles but it can only do so much =/

I have the same fears different insurance though. From the information I got after researching a few insurance companies because I was willing to change insurance. They only cover skin removal if it's medically necessary. Like if you get an infection or something.

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[CelesteMarie 129]

Guess I'm gonna have to complain about rashes and infections. Get my doc to go along with me (that won't happen, he didn't even want me to get the surgery!) I will save my pennies for the skin removal because I WILL need it for sure on my abdomen. And my arms.

Good things come to good people.

[spazniche 12]

I am waiting to get approval from Medicare also. They cover the wls, am thinking they will cover the follow up skin care to as long as your doctor makes it clear it is needed for life quality. Let know what you find out. I am interested.

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[Autumn Riley Arnold 92]

My doctor is pretty cool. He might say I need it, but I won't know until I ask =)

[kerber 22]

Guess I'm gonna have to complain about rashes and infections. Get my doc to go along with me (that won't happen, he didn't even want me to get the surgery!) I will save my pennies for the skin removal because I WILL need it for sure on my abdomen. And my arms.

Good things come to good people.

Get a new doctor. But do go in to be seen for any skin problems.

[Zoes.Realm 190]

The plastic surgeon in my area (northeast Oh) came to one of out monthly support groups. He talked about all of the options for plastic surgery. He informed up that you have to wait 18 months before starting the process. You need to have a rash for at least 6 months that you and your primary physican have tried options to cure it. And that your pannus needs to hang a certain amount. All of these things equal medical need for the surgery. He told this to a broad group of people with all different kind of insurance. I am hoping that at 18 months qualify for that surgery so that I can get rid of this excess belly skin that is starting to hang more and more everyday and it's only been 3 months.

I hope this helpful!

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[Autumn Riley Arnold 92]

Not cool to hear but yes, it was helpful. Well, at the weight I am now I don't even get rashes under my tummy or anywhere else. Sounds fucked up but hopefully I will start getting rashes after I lose the weight