Hi there...am desperate to know if anyone knows of a plastic surgeon that takes medicaid. I am almost 5 years out and 200lbs lighter but obviously have the extreme excess skin (at least 50lbs worth) and there is no way I can afford to do it on my own. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time!

It's Friday!!!
What's your plans for the holiday weekend?


I am working at the station tonight and tomorrow. And then I'm going to spend the weekend with the family. Gonna check out the fireworks here in town Saturday, and cookout on Sunday. Then Monday....I'm taking the girl child to see Eclipse! CAN'T WAIT!!!

Can anyone recommend any? It is time for me to start setting up some consultations(mainly to find out how much what I want done is gonna cost). I know I need something done about my tummy(either tummy tuck or lower body lift), a breast lift and augmentation. And if possible I would like to have some junk put into my trunk(I have always had a flat butt, now it is flat and saggy) My arms are fine, but I may want a thigh lift at some point. My stomach and boobs are what need help the most and are my first priority. Has had anyone had good results from doctors in the Indianapolis-Carmel area? How were their prices? Anyone know of a particular doctor to stay away from and why? Tell me everything, the good-the bad-the ugly! Has anyone used a residency program from around here?

Hey Brilynn!! I used St Vincent Carmel as well for my surgery and I also work for St Vincent Health!! 

I used Dr RoseMarie Jones; Janie in the office was pretty expedient on the whole process and the scheduler there in the office is very sweet. I went for my consult and class on April 21st. Got approved through insurance about a week and a half later, Nutrition class was  May 18th and surgery was June 2nd.
However, my best friend that works in payroll had Lapband done in August of last year, and I started seeing the nutritionist here at the hospital around then because I knew that I had to do something... Just wasn't too keen on the idea of the band being inside of me... I am a little weird like that... But that helped speed the process up a whole lot for me.

I went into the consultation with my records from the pulmonologist and my pcp, a letter of recommendation from my pcp and my nutritionist and the history of the diets and weights for the past 5 years.

Good luck to you and I hope that they speed things up for you!!! Looking forward to hearing about your journey!! :-)

Brandy

Hi there. As a person that also works in healthcare, I completely agree with you. We have already had some issues somewhat similar to yours with the office. I'm not sure what is going on over there, but it is definately frustrating!!! Good Luck to you and I hope things get worked out for you.. Let me know what you find out, and keep me posted on things.

Take care