ford9n

Had my one year appointment today and all is great with the weight loss and labs. I am at 97% of my ideal weight. So far so good.
Have this bump on my left lower abdomen that I had the doctor check and he said I have a hernia....I kinda figured so. In talking to him I asked about a tummy tuck at the time of the hernia surgery because the hernia is down on my bikini line(no I don't wear bikinis but that is where it is at He said that a lot of insurance companies will actually pay for a tummy tuck when coupled with a needed hernia surgery. WOW! I am a little skeptical but hopeful. Have any of you had this experience or know of anyone who was able to get a virtually free tummy tuck?
Keep your fingers crossed for me this would be sooooo AWESOME!

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Surgery June 9, 2008 242
Current 133
Goal 140

Phoenixfire

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Open Roux-en-Y on October, 2002 - 7 year anniversary is right around the corner
Height: 5'8"
Highest weight: 300 lbs. with a BMI of 45.6
Current weight: 140-145 lbs. and a size 6/8 with a BMI of 21.7
Total weight lost after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: 160 lbs. POUNDS!

Andie

I was able to get mine covered...I have tricare. They covered it 100%...I diddn't pay a penny. I was in the hospital 2 nights, had two hernias repaired with mesh and a tummy tuck. My doc removed 11lbs of skin from me and I am so happy with the results! Best of luck to ya! Hope it works out! If you have more specific questions please pm me!

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Surgery date 04/09/07
San Antonio, TX
University Health Systems
420/388/197/190
Highest/day of surgery/current/goal
222 lbs gone forever!!!
Starting BMI 62 Current BMI 29.1 (finally considered Overweight instead of Obese! 05/26/09)
TT and hernia repair 04/02/09- 11 lbs of skin removed!
7 lbs from my goal!!! (5/28/09)

Native2u

Ford.....I'm not even close to have a tummy tuck. I'm sorry that I can't help you.

But I do wish you well! Take care.