Approved!!!! WhooooHOOOoo!

[mrskrzyz 1]

I can't believe that my insurance has agreed to pay for my Tummy Tuck as they have termed it medically neccessary!!!

I was totally prepared to pay on my own someday and I applied just as a long shot.

I have lost 65lbs to date. I had my lap 10 months ago... so I am not even a year out. I have gone from a size 20 to a 12.

My doc said it was highly likely they would reject it the first time around!!!! So I am shocked and the happiest person alive right now!

Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY.:laugh::smile2:

[mzreeda 1]

well you go gurl!!!! my insurance company say they will cover tummy tucks & breast lifts but not arms , my arms are the ones i rather have done 1st so i guess i will pay out of pocket. i just got banded in may of this yr so im going to wait for 2yrs and see all what i need.

[mrskrzyz 1]

Thanks and good luck to you too!!!

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi:

Congratulations! Now, please do tell your secret to getting this covered by Blue Cross.

I have HMO Blue New England and would love to have a Tummy Tuck next year, but I am doubtful that it will be covered. I think that they sometimes cover a panniculectomy, but only if someone is having alot of skin problems under their belly.

Please tell us yours or your doctor's tricks to getting this covered.

Thanks.

Sue

[crzytchr 3]

Please let me know too. I have already had two instances of "skin issues" since surgery, but doc has me treating it, so I don't know if he will document each time or not.:smile2:

[mrskrzyz 1]

At this point.... I am thinking its pure luck!

My doc put that I have skin issues. Now, I have to admit... I never really have had anything bother me that powder doesn't fix. To be frankly honest, my skin hangs a bit, about 2 inches I'd say. Not the worst case, by far. That is why I thought for sure they would say no.

Also... in truth, I could stand to lose at least 20 more lbs. I thought they would make that a requirement before approval.

I am just shocked at the whole thing really. The approval was for skin removal and Tummy Tuck.< /p>

I don't know my docs secret... but if I ever find anything out, I'll be sure to post it!!!

I don't want the surgery until February, as I do plan to tone and lose a little more between now and then.

[mrskrzyz 1]

To clarify... I have no documentation of skin problems. Only the surgeons word that I am a sufferer.

According to the buzz around... if an insurance company approves weight loss surgery.... they generally will pay for reconstruction to a degree as well. They kind of go hand in hand.

[Shalee04 7]

Congratulations on your insurance Co. approving you!!!!