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what cosmetic surgeries do banders have afterwards?

What time frame?

For what reason?

What do they usually cost?

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I already did my breast. I havn't been banded yet but I have heard that you can get them done first. Of course I have heard that you should wait too. My doctor thought getting them done while I still had a weight problem was okay. He would not however perform the Tummy Tuck untill I had lost more weight. He wants me as close to ideal weight as possible for the tuck. I know alot of people get thigh and arm tucks too. I am hoping because I am young I won't have to do this. The youngr you are the more elastisity you should have. But I am down 40 pounds and my stomich looks like a kangaroo pouch, hanging down to my special place, if you know what i mean :)

I cant wait to get that tummy tuck. So to answer your question, I don't really think there is a general time table to this subject. Just very individual to each person's needs. My breasts cost $9,500 for lift and implants and tummy tuck was quoted $10,000. I hear sometimes insurance may help pay. My insurance doesn't cover anything that has to do with weight loss accept group classes for diet and walking.

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alot of insurance companies b/c b/s ppo you have to have lost 100 lbs plus and have rashes or side effect due to excess skin but they do cover it if you fit the criteria!

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