Question:
I'm going to see the PS tomorrow......Need advice!

I am going to try to see if I can get BCBS/PPO to pay for my TT and Thigh/Butt Lift, I do not have the medical problems b/c of the excess skin other than my skin under my stomach keeps splitting open and getting rashes(just like when I was heavy) and my bellybutton has gotten infected a couple times. What do I ask and say to they PS to help me get approved? I'm very nervous on getting turned down, it took alot for me to do this. Thanks for the advice:o)    — Sandy M. (posted on June 24, 2003)

June 24, 2003
Sandy, Your P surgeon should know how to write a good medical necessity letter. Also include any other doctor's that will write a letter in support of you. When I first went to a PS, he said he didn't think I would get it covered. I switched doctors becausee my thought is he won't fight for me if he doesn't think I can get it or need it. I think your tt will be covered with those symptoms. I know a girl who got the thigh lift approved and if you wanted her e-mail addy let me know and you can talk to her directly about that. Best of Luck!
   — ZZ S.

June 25, 2003
It also never hurts to send a letter describing problems that you've had due to rashes, hygiene, excess skin and not being able to do "normal" things like exercise, jog, run, etc.
   — Patty H.