Has Anyone Had a Tummy Tuck?
I am 15 months post op and my surgeon said that I can proceed to take steps to have a tummy tuck. I have lost 85% of my excess body weight and have been mantaining since August. I went to my family doctor this morning to get my referral. Anyone else had a tummy tuck? I understand that OHIP covers the costs if your loose skin hangs below the pubic bone. I'm pretty sure I qualify... but still nervous that I won't. What was your experience? What can I expect?
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on 11/21/11 4:05 am - Bumfuknowhere, Canada
on 11/21/11 4:05 am - Bumfuknowhere, Canada
Tummy tucks are never covered by OHIP. What can be covered is called a panniculectomy. It's strictly removal of the excess skin below the navel. I self paid for my TT as I didn't want to wait for OHIP approval for the panniculectomy plus my plastic surgeon doesn't work with OHIP.
On November 21, 2011 at 12:05 PM Pacific Time, Tracey 112205 wrote:
Tummy tucks are never covered by OHIP. What can be covered is called a panniculectomy. It's strictly removal of the excess skin below the navel. I self paid for my TT as I didn't want to wait for OHIP approval for the panniculectomy plus my plastic surgeon doesn't work with OHIP. (deactivated member)
on 11/21/11 4:42 am - Bumfuknowhere, Canada
on 11/21/11 4:42 am - Bumfuknowhere, Canada
I paid $8500 3 years ago. Prices vary greatly from surgeon to surgeon. I paid cash for mine but there are medical loans available. If you qualify for a panniculectomy, your PS may let you pay the difference to upgrade to a full TT and the cost will be much lower than a self pay TT.
On November 21, 2011 at 12:42 PM Pacific Time, Tracey 112205 wrote:
I paid $8500 3 years ago. Prices vary greatly from surgeon to surgeon. I paid cash for mine but there are medical loans available. If you qualify for a panniculectomy, your PS may let you pay the difference to upgrade to a full TT and the cost will be much lower than a self pay TT.On November 21, 2011 at 1:55 PM Pacific Time, Tracey 112205 wrote:
I am not sure. I believe I have seen some have heard back in as fast as 4 weeks and others months. It really depends how quickly the PS sends it out. Which PS are you being referred to? (deactivated member)
on 11/21/11 6:13 am - Bumfuknowhere, Canada
on 11/21/11 6:13 am - Bumfuknowhere, Canada
If you want OHIP coverage then you have to make sure any surgeons you see will work with OHIP. You can call around and ask. The referral letter is just to cover the cost of the consultation. Without one, most will charge $100 for the first appointment. Many have gone to Dr. Nanda in Scarborough when looking for OHIP covered surgeries. No idea how long you have to wait for an appointment but he seems to get OHIP coverage more often than many other surgeons do.