A 2 yr lapband and left with a fat bulge at waist

[nkotowicz 0]

I have lost 133# since June 2006 and am in size 8 jean and large tops and am at 28 BMI. At my waist from my belly button to my left side I have a fat bulge. The right side is indented as it should be. The Dr. did a CT SCAN for hernia or muscle displacement and found it is a fat bulge at my waist. Has anyone else experienced this and if so how did you get rid of it. My Dr. referred me to a Dr. for a Tummy Tuck but insurance doesn't cover it. This uglyness on my left side of my waist is driving me crazy. Everything else went down in proportion. I need to see in anyone else has this problem.

[terilynn112 1]

maybe the surgeon can write a letter showing medical necessity?

teri

[CMTurner 0]

I have seen ads for "lipdisolve" or whatever the name is for injections that disolve fat in specific areas. You might check that out and see about price and results. I never looked into it any further because I didn't want them giving me THAT many injections. LOL. I am pretty much resolved to the fact that I am going to have to have plastic surgery at some point as to not be horrified or terrorize my DH with my naked (and even clothed) body. I am starting a special savings account for just such an occasion. Hope you and the physicians and insurance can figure something out for you.

[luluc 6]

i wouldn't suggest lipodisolve.

my bf had this done last yr after her 4th kid, and the injections caused hard knotts under the skin - that still remain. after paying 5k for 10 treatments (she only had 2) , they were shut down (dallas, tx) - and there is an ongoing class action suit.

i would try the medical necessity route first. check the plastic surgery forum - there have been a few that have had PS paid for by insurance.

good luck!!