Low Country Plastic Ladies

Hey my favorites babes in the low country. I'm starting to think about plastics and I am ready to do some research.  Mary, you said something about a wonderful doctor that works with the state insurance.  Do you know if he offers any free consultations.  I would being willing (and quite frankly) love to drive down for a free consultation.  I just want him to tell me if I would be a candidate and answer some other questions.  I know we have good doctors in the upstate but hubby said he would drive to charleston and take care of me until I could get better if this doctor gave us a good deal and is good at what he does.    I thought that was sweet of him....considering the crap were going through.  I know I have to wait sometime before considering plastics.  But, I want to get started researching!!  Love and miss you all!!! Rachel

Rachel,     I, as well as a lot of others, love Dr Harvey in Charleston.  I had the regular state plan and was quickly approved for my work.  My friend Kelly who came to Greenville has Blue Choice through the state.  Dr. Harvey told her that he has a deal with Blue Choice for post Gastric Bypass patients for their breasts, stomachs, and backs.  Kelly was approved amazingly quickly and she did not have that much skin.  Her tt is 100% better than mine, I used another surgeon first.  I'm praying that I can be approved for Dr. Harvey to fix my stomach.  My navel is even off center.    He only does one side at a time and insurance will only pay for one procedure at a time.   He is making me wait 6 months between my procedures because he wants my body to be fully recovered so that he can decided the best way to fix my tummy.      As for my breast reduction, I LOVE my boobies now.  I've never had one that look this good.  He usually gets you to stay in the hospital one night.  You then go in a week later.  You could concievably go home to Greenville then drive back to Charleston for your followup.     He is wonderful, very honest, very kind, and he made me feel good about the weight that I had lost, my previous dr made me feel bad about being that big.       Here's his # and I will PM you my numbers is you want them for any more questions. Dr. Harvey 843-722-1985 Use my name, they know me well as I'm such a high maintenance patient.  LOL   Mary Fletcher

How far out from GB was Kelli when she had her tummy tuck?  Also, does the boob job include enhancement. I might call and see about scheduling an appointment for a consult. Rachel

Kelly was 15 months out.  I think she had lost 100 pounds.  Her weight was carried all over where mine was from my shoulders to hips.     My boob job was a reduction.  He was able to take out and lift so I'm a nice 36 C.  I was amazed by how the lift took care of ALL of the sagging, they are really firm. I don't know the price for an enhancement, I think some of the other girls do.   Get an appt August 13, Kelly and I are going then.  We always have a plastic surgery party after our appts. Mary

I'll see what I can do.  I was wanting to see him earlier but I might not be able to get in any early.  I have to get in before August 15.  That is when school starts back!  YUCK~

P.S. - He didn't charge me for my consult, I paid my copayment just because I insisted.  If you have an insurance that he knows will cover it, he pretty easy going about the consults.  I thinks his regular consult fee is 50

Rachel,  You will Love Dr. Harvey!  His entire staff is amazing.  My tummy tuck is amazing.  I need to do a lot more work with abdominal exercises, but if it never looks better than this, I feel like a rock star!!!  15 months out from WLS was good for me.  I guess it depends on each person.  I waited until my weight was pretty steady.  He will suggest that you lose as much as you can before surgery, b/c it gives you better results. Please come and see him.  He has a book and it really lets you see what can happen for you if you do it. Kelly

Rachel, Come on down.  I have my TT with Dr. Harvey on Aug 30th.  You will love him.  Let me know when you get your appt and I will join you guys for the post plastics appt!  My pre-op is Aug 7th in his Mt. Pleasant office.  At the time of surgery I will be 15 1/2 mths out.  Dr. Harvery will tell you that as long as you are with in 10 lbs of YOUR goal then you can be considered for a TT.  I have state insurance plan, MUSC Options and they took about a week and I need to have the rash and problems documented by my PCP.  So make sure you are seeing your Doctor and tell him/her about any problems you are having.   I wish you luck and keep us posted. Julie

 

 

 

 

 

Ok, prob... My school district does not offer the MUSC option.  They do offer Companion option.  Does this cover it as well? Rachel

Yes, Companion is what Kelly has, not MUSC options.   She didn't even have to submit any paperwork from her primary care Dr.