plastic surgery

so where to start since last Oct I have been having problems with lower abdominal rashes and infection and each time I get one its worse then the previous one .In the last seven months I've had 5 episodes. I will spare you the deals but its not pleasant not at all . Then I have had a long standing problem with large breast and back ache's shoulder pain rashes limits in my ability to do some forms of exercise. so with the last rash I had ,had enough (pain, Oder ,drainage ,yuck) I called my PCP then I called a plastic surgeon had pictures (gross and embarrassing but had to do them ). and then started the waiting game and then  OMG about a thousand phone calls. Call  this one, then that one .back to this person wait to be called back (don't get called back) from that one then that person told one thing but another person told me something else.   then the plastic surgeons office didn't send out all the right paper work ( twice) so get that sent then start back at square one and do it all again. and around and around you go. Its a good thing I can be a pain in the butt cause I'm sure I would still be on hold some where if I wasn't. Then I was told I was denied I appealed told I needed more paper work(the not sent stuff) and finally to day after being on the phone all day I'm approved for a breast lift and reduction and a Panniculectomy. The surgeon and had want a tummy tuck and panniculectomy (panny)  and if you summit them together chances are you'll get it approved but the nurse at the Dr office only summit ed one. So she sent the paper work in to day for the tummy tuck but I don't hold out great hope of that getting it approved now.  I'm so tired of it all and I'm fine with the Panny It will get rid of the rash/infections and that's what I want. The breast reduction/lift will get rid of the back pain and problems even though insurance wants me to have more removed then the doctor did I'm fine with that, and the surgeon will do it.  I've had big boobs all my life and to now have small ones with no rashes , no pain, being able to exercise without pain or discomfort being able to find clothes that fit and buying bra's off the rack let me see ya I think I can live with that so I might have a mind freak  ( will go from a gg cup to most likely a b cup.)for a while I'm sure I'll get over it . Like the first day its really hot and I'm not all sweaty under the boobs or riding my bike with only one bra on in stead of two so as to try and hold things in place.I'm looking forward to jogging on the treadmill or in the street  ( some thing I have not done in oh 35-40 years) because right now the bounce from even a fast trip down the stairs might leave me with  1)sore  shoulder and neck and 2) with a black eye lol. the journey isn't over yet I need to get a surgery date and then get through the surgery. And until then hope insurance doesn't change there mind or discover something else missing that was never sent. but there is now at least a light at the end of the tunnel. and with any hope I'll get surgery done before another infection/rash happens. so I haven't

Nance,

That is a huge hurdle you have jumped - congrats!  I will be thinking of you and sending positive vibes and many prayers your way.  Keep us updated!

Here's to soooo much relief coming your way!

Nancee....
First of all.... Congrats, being a pain in the rear has its advantages... you made it work for you!!!! You are awesome!
Second, I had a really great time visiting with you at MG coffee... Nickels made me late is now my newest excuse, you're right, works like a charm, no one has a response.... dont even question, who or what is Nickels!!!

Looking forward to seeing you again!! You are an awesome lady!!!

Nancee....good for you...taking things in your own hands and getting things done!!!

I wish you the  very best!!

Hugs and prayers are on the way.....connie d

Wow - CONGRATS to you!  I'm sorry you've had to deal with the rashes and all, but HAPPY that there's a light at the end of the tunnel!

Good Lord, woman - you're gonna look like a little ELF once those double G's are gone! 

Congrats on getting the approval!  Getting plastics covered is more work than getting your WLS covered for most people (including me). 

Does this mean that you are going to be trying to steal Jennifer's new jacket too?

thanks for the support  and the kind words I hope to have this all behind me soon but waiting on one last approvial from the insurance folks  talked with the doctors office and looking at 2nd week in june  I'll keep you updated and thanks again