Well- definitely NOT covered

[LisaMergs 2,854]

I've been doing some online research. I have a couple of acquaintances one in our State Congress, another in the US House.

I'm going to speak with either one to see where I begin.

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

I was out of pocket for my sleeve... $11,111. What does a full body lift usually run?

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I was talking to someone who had the RNY and she is ready for plastics. She said to get everything done - all around the world TT, arms and boobs costs about $35,000. She thought it was going to be more. Uuuummmm...Any good plastic surgeons in Mexico? LOL!

There are LOTS of good plastic surgeons in Mexico! I was able to get my breast lift with augmentation, all over Lipo, and extended Tummy Tuck done by an excellent surgeon and stayed two full weeks in the recovery house there with 24/7 nursing care for something like $11,000.

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@@LisaMergs

I am right there with you and let me tell you, when that weight comes off and you realize that all that loose skin is pulling on your body, plastics is a must. At least for me it is. I started with a 5950.00 Brachioplasty and I just took a 19 week project to cover the cost of my Abdominalplasty and breast lift with augmentation. That surgery is going to cost around 18K total.....

I started my new project yesterday and I swear as every hour goes by I have a secret smile on my face knowing that I just paid for part of my surgery.

I think it stinks that insurance does not cover any of it. For Peres sake, obesity is a metabolic disease. And guess what, it is a disease that can and will end your life early. Why then is reconstruction not covered?

I just simply don't agree with that.

As I sit here all trussed up in my Spanx that hold my tummy in.......

It is BS and it needs to change.

Just my two cents......

My insurance policy has a specific rider excludes bariatric surgery. So, I'm pretty sure it doesn't cover plastic surgery. Plastic surgery is far into my future, but I still have to save everything I can so that I can have both.

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[LisaMergs 2,854]

@@LisaMergs

insurance policy has a specific rider excludes bariatric surgery. So, I'm pretty sure it doesn't cover plastic surgery. Plastic surgery is far into my future, but I still have to save everything I can so that I can have both.

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I have no idea if this is possible- but could you decline your insurance coverage and get on a different policy thru Obamacare or something? May be cheaper in the long run?

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