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rrk · 07-04-2006, 06:56 PM

Hello, I am 2 years 3 months post op. I have lost form 423ish to 220. I have maintained 220 for 6 months. I am 29 years old & 6'-3" tall. I have a large build. I have regained much of the muscle that I lost. I go to the gym 4~5 days a week.

Now I have a ring of skin around my mid section and some loose skin on my pectoral region. I have BCBS insurence and they will not cover the cost of removal. I have gotten an $8500 quote from a local dr. ( Greenville NC ) but was wondering if anyone on this board new of the going rates in other parts of the country. If it is a cost savings I may need to take a vacation to that area and get this thing done.

Thanks for any imput.

Mavisavis · 07-04-2006, 07:58 PM

Hi....congrats on your weight loss!!!! That is awesome.

The quote you got would be considered cheap here in Ohio.

I may have to travel a bit too for better prices.

veroniquetalk · 07-05-2006, 08:22 AM

I paid around 10,000 for my tummy tuck. Have you tired fighting the insurance company to make them pay?

lealphachienne · 07-05-2006, 08:57 AM

You will need to consult each dr invidually as the price depends on how much skin needs removed, how much mucsle need tightening, etc. My TT was $6800, but I'm way smaller than you and had 7 lbs of skin removed. My ex was about your size and kept 220 lbs off also...total for TT, pectoral skin, back skin, and legs removal for him was $23000....they expect to take off 30+ lbs of skin!

Julez · 07-05-2006, 04:38 PM

I went to a consult and they quoted me about $8000 for a t.t

rrk · 07-06-2006, 07:34 PM

The $8500 was for the chest and tt only. I have been able to keep my legs tight through weight training.

I wish I could get the insurence to pay but I do not know what to do other than have my dr ask.

Leanne · 07-06-2006, 09:46 PM

I am going to Mexico for a lower body lift probably in April 07 (buttocks, back, outer thighs and tummy tuck w/ muscle tightening) and it's 5100.00.

I am also getting my breast lift w/ small implants done for 4100.00 in October!

I have researched the Dr out the wazoo and talked to so many patients I am dizzy with information. I have also looked at so many naked before and after pictures all I can see is boobie!!!! My kids kept getting up last night and saw too many sets of boobies too!!

Mavisavis · 07-06-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Leanne

I am going to Mexico for a lower body lift probably in April 07 (buttocks, back, outer thighs and tummy tuck w/ muscle tightening) and it's 5100.00.

I am also getting my breast lift w/ small implants done for 4100.00 in October!

I have researched the Dr out the wazoo and talked to so many patients I am dizzy with information. I have also looked at so many naked before and after pictures all I can see is boobie!!!! My kids kept getting up last night and saw too many sets of boobies too!!

I will be very interested in hearing how it goes and all. I have thought about doing this too. How much is the trip?

Leanne · 07-06-2006, 10:20 PM

Not too bad actually, the airfare is 500.00 but we were planning on flying down to San Diego anyway for a football game, so I decided to do my boobs at the same time!! The hotel that I am staying at is in San Diego and they offer a shuttle door to door to the clinic in Mexico so that worked out awesome. The cost for the hotel is only 57.00/night including the shuttle. And the nice thing is I get to recooperate in San Diego for 5 days!!

I can't wait!!

Cinerbelle · 07-06-2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Leanne

I am going to Mexico for a lower body lift probably in April 07 (buttocks, back, outer thighs and tummy tuck w/ muscle tightening) and it's 5100.00.

I am also getting my breast lift w/ small implants done for 4100.00 in October!

I have researched the Dr out the wazoo and talked to so many patients I am dizzy with information. I have also looked at so many naked before and after pictures all I can see is boobie!!!! My kids kept getting up last night and saw too many sets of boobies too!!

Wow Leanne!! I am very interested in all of your research on this. I think the prices around here are outrageous, but I also want to feel 100% comfortable with what I am going to put my body through. If you would PM me the Dr.'s name and point me in the direction of some of your research I would very much appreciate it!! I won't be getting mine done until well after you, so I look forward to cheering you on!