Anyone have insurance cover surgery? - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Message Board

shelliam · 08-17-2006, 09:08 AM

I have lost around 80 pounds and have had 2 children. My tummy is so horrible. I have heard of some people getting their tucks covered but most of them have had gastric surgery. Also I have loose skin on the inside of my thighs and I never see that on websites for fixing. What would that be called?

thekat · 08-17-2006, 08:30 PM

I am not sure what the name for the loose skin on your thighs is, but the name of the procedure to fix it is a thigh lift. I lost 125 lbs and had a tummy tuck about 4 years ago. I lost the weight the "natural" way (not that there is anything at all wrong with the gastric bypass surgery!!) Insurance would not cover it unless I had a doctor say that I was having problems with the loose hanging skin (and I had A LOT of it) such as rashes that wouldn't go away and needed to be treated with antibiotic creams. I paid for the procedure myself and would do it again in a heartbeat! It was the BEST present I ever gave myself.

Take Care.

shelliam · 08-17-2006, 09:50 PM

Did you have a problem with the doctors saying there was a medical reason? I don't really have too many problems but its not good for me to love my body. I work so hard and really want this. How much did it cost if you don't mind me asking? Did you just do your tummy? I just want my tummy and thighs. I can live with my arms and whatever else.
Thanks for your reply and congrats on the weight loss.