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11-08-2008, 07:24 PM
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| Whipper Snapper  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west Texas
Posts: 14
Weight Statistics 2/14/2007 Start Date:
02/14/2007 Surgery Date:
6' 1"
Height:
377 lb Start Weight:
210 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
167 lb Weight Loss:
35 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.2970822281 % % Lost:
07/04/2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.7337211484 BMI Start:
27.7031337962 BMI Current:
23.0859448302 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass    |  All This Skin
I had my gastric-bypass surgery done last year on Feb the 14th and I have lost a total of 167lbs, and now I haveallthis extra skin and I have a hard time with my bra's, because of all this extra skin an not to mention the belly apron that I carry around on me. It's just that I can't wear short's because of the loose skin on my inner thight's as well. All I have is medicare and medicaid. So if anyone can give me some direction for plastic surgery "Please by all means"! I would be greatful for anyones response. Thank You Joyce Scott 
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11-08-2008, 07:37 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 4,633
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
139 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
141 lb Weight Loss:
-11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
50.3571428571 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
21.1325692042 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
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it's highly unlikely medicare or medicaid will cover this, but you'll have to meet with a surgeon and get them take pictures and fight the insurance company for you. Cosmetic surgery is rarely covered by insurance, though I think they should change things, with more and more people opting for bariatric procedures. Would they rather us be healthier and pay for a few procedures....or fund long term illnesses attributed to the previous obesity? |
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11-08-2008, 08:35 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 870
Weight Statistics March 12, 2008 Start Date:
December 4, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
259 lb Start Weight:
229 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
30 lb Weight Loss:
94 lb Lb Left to Lose:
11.583011583 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.8747795414 BMI Start:
40.5610985135 BMI Current:
23.9115646259 BMI Goal:
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Welcome to the site and congrats on an amazing weight loss. I wish I could help you.. I've pretty much heard what Kath told you. Good luck and let us know how things progress.
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11-08-2008, 08:47 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC the best place in the world to live!
Posts: 3,006
Weight Statistics Halloween 2005 Start Date:
4' 11"
Height:
212 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
-3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.0943396226 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 42.8141338696 BMI Start:
25.6480896294 BMI Current:
26.2539500144 BMI Goal:
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I agree set up a consult and see what the surgeon thinks and give it a try....best of luck to you.
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11-08-2008, 09:30 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 1,913
Weight Statistics 1/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
330 lb Start Weight:
242 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
62 lb Lb Left to Lose:
26.6666666667 % % Lost:
Summer 09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.3448979592 BMI Start:
34.7195918367 BMI Current:
25.8244897959 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Good luck!
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11-08-2008, 11:03 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Missouri
Posts: 365
Weight Statistics May 6, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
259 lb Start Weight:
171 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
88 lb Weight Loss:
41 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.9768339768 % % Lost:
September 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 45.8747795414 BMI Start:
30.2879818594 BMI Current:
23.0259511212 BMI Goal:
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My aunt had the same problems. If the extra skin is causing problems and you can start documenting along with having your doctor write you a letter that it is medically necessary, medicaid will cover to have it removed. They won't do a tummy tuck, but they'll remove the excess. I hope you can get some answers soon. Definitely call and find out what the requirements are for your state.
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11-08-2008, 11:43 PM
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Congratulations on your wonderful weight loss! Insurance for PS is difficult, but as others say, check out with a PS surgeon and start documenting the medical problems you have now with extra skin--irritations, infections etc. Someone here had got a breast lift covered because she got very bad back aches from strain on her back muscles due to extra skin.
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11-09-2008, 06:52 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.Y.
Posts: 1,472
Weight Statistics June 25,2007 Start Date:
June 25,2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
322 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
152 lb Goal Weight:
133 lb Weight Loss:
37 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.3043478261 % % Lost:
07/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.4268211183 BMI Start:
29.598351526 BMI Current:
23.8039652484 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Awesome weight loss!!! WTG. I even researched donating skin to burn treatment centers with no sucess. I live in N.Y. and also checked the surrounding states....no go. Just a thought maybe out your way the rules may be different. Also, if you Unfortuately have a hernia they will do the skin while they fix the hernia, at least in the cases i have heard about. Take Care. Kathy
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11-09-2008, 07:12 PM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Saint Louis
Posts: 319
Weight Statistics 4/22/08 Start Date:
5/6/08 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
325 lb Start Weight:
212 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
113 lb Weight Loss:
62 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.7692307692 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 46.6275510204 BMI Start:
30.4155102041 BMI Current:
21.5204081633 BMI Goal:
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joyce - as others have said be sure to get in touch with your primary care physician to start documenting how the extra skin is physically causing problems: rashes, etc... that would need plastic surgery to correct. unfortunately just the inconvenience of loose skin will not be enough. as far as the shorts situation - what i have done is to get a pair of biker pants to wear under my walking shorts. the biker pants help to hold the skin up and more comfortable. the biker pants also help with the stomach apron of skin to hold that more in place.
__________________ joanne DePaul Weight Loss Institute Saint Louis, Mo - May 6, 2008 _____________________________________________ "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13  http://joannes-journey.blogspot.com |
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11-10-2008, 09:12 AM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,123
Weight Statistics 02/07/2008 Start Date:
02/07/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
182 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
22 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.2903225806 % % Lost:
Summer 09' Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 48.5475607039 BMI Start:
28.5021162843 BMI Current:
25.0568055246 BMI Goal:
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I have heard of several people getting the apron removed by insurance but not sure if medicare/medicaid will do the same. I think most of us dream of the day to get all the skin removed. Good luck!
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