Question:
How many WLS members have had Plastic surgery to remove extra skin?

I WAS JUST WONDERING ABOUT THE EXCESS SKIN THAT EVERYONE KEEPS TALKING ABOUT. HOW MANY HERE HAVE HAD TUMMY TUCKS BOOB JOBS AND SO FORTH? I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT MY OPTIONS...AND DID INSURANCE COVER OR DO I NEED A SAVINGS ACCOUNT?    — Cathy B. (posted on October 26, 2001)

October 26, 2001
Cathy...I am pre-op, but I have lost over 100 lbs. through my own efforts. Surgery will help me to lose the rest! *smile* I have a great deal of loose skin in my abdominal area already, and am planning on having an abdominoplasty when I reach goal. I am *hopeful* that insurance will pay for that, due to regular rashes/infections of the site. Those have to be medically documented, however, so it helps to go to your PCP each time one occurs (IF one occurs.) I don't believe I have a hernia, but many times the insurance companies cover the abdominoplasty when a hernia must be repaired. NOW...I'm also planning on having my breasts done...a lift with implants. I'm *fairly certain* my insurance WON'T pay for that...LOL...so I'm starting to save along with my fiance (husband to be in Spring of 2003...) I'm don't think I'll need my legs done, and although my upper arms are GROSS, I think the incision scar that is left by that surgery would deter me from wearing sleeveless shirts anyway...so I'm not planning on that right now. But who knows what the future holds? *grin* Good luck!
   — Cristie L.