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36 minutes ago, angyplus5 said:

You look fabulous!!! Congratulations!!!

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My bariatric surgeon documented my rashes with each appointment and I took pics for six months. I also had back pain noted as well. All of that was sent to my plastics guy and they took their own photos and submitted.

3 hours ago, brightfaith said:

Wow! You look amazing. What did you need to do to get it covered?

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3 hours ago, Sosewsue61 said:

You look amazing already!!!

(Can I ask what you before and after stats?)

HW 356, SW (sleeve) 308. The picture was me at 201. Plastics at 180. I'm now 172 with all of the swelling. I'm 5'5"

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2 hours ago, TheFormerFatGirl said:

You look INCREDIBLE!

We have very similar 'before' bodies, so if you don't mind me asking, HOW did you get insurance to cover it?

I just got a $30k quote from a surgeon for a circumferential lift, so I'm feeling a little discouraged.

My bariatric surgeon documented my rashes with each appointment and I took pics for six months. I also had back pain noted as well. All of that was sent to my plastics guy and they took their own photos and submitted.

The surgery is closer to 12,000 here in Iowa.

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1 hour ago, jenn1 said:

I'm speechless! I'm also so jealous of your procedure. Can I ask where you had it done and cost?

I had it done here in Iowa. Insurance paid for it, so I don't know the total costs. I think it was around 12,000 though.

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What insurance company?

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21 minutes ago, Sosewsue61 said:

What insurance company?

Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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Wow! YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!!!!! (insert cheerleaders here). Congratulations!!! Speedy recovery and continued good health. Thank you for posting pictures too.

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You look great. I'm scheduled for my Tummy Tuck 5/29/18. I have a co-pay of 250.00. I'm so nervous!

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On 5/14/2018 at 3:10 PM, HRHMKB said:

I'm a week post body lift/tummy tuck. I am feeling pretty good. The pain was intense for the first few days. I have four drains in and still fill them up with Fluid. I expect them to be in for a few weeks at least. The results so far are amazing, though. They took off 15 lbs of skin/fat. All insurance covered. I'll be looking at an arm lift in about 6-8 weeks.

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You look awesome! The surgeon did a great job! Congrats!!!

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Wowsers wish I was not 72, I'd dance around in a sheer harem pants and halter outfit. Anybodyinterested in a Geriatric Belly,Dancer?😝

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You look FANTASTIC! WOW. I’m sorry about all the pain but it sure looks like this will be so worth it, what a great body you now have, to show off all that weight loss.

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1 hour ago, madscientistmommy said:

Amazing!! How long are you off work for this?

I am a college prof, so have summers off. Usually they suggest three weeks, though.

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You look great. I hope you're continuing to heal.
Your body type is much like mine, so the photos really help, thank you.
I've been approved for an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and have been scheduled for next Monday. And I'm terrified.
Again, thank you for sharing your experience and the photos.

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Looks amazing. And it’s great to hear insurance paid for it!

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