Panniculus?

Does anyone know if Medicare and or medicaid will pay for this surgery after gastric bypass?

Usually only if there are medical problems, like rashes or infections, caused by the skin that won't go away with other treatment

It may if you have a MEDICAL reason for the removal. Rashes, weight of skin causing pain elsewhere, etc. If you get rashes go to the dr. each time and get medication for it - that way it's in the records that it's causing further medical problems. If you have problems with the weight pulling on your back and causing pain have the doctor make note of that in your chart. If you have any other issues, bladder problems-unable to completely empty your bladder because of the hanging over part and the bladder is falling into the skin area inside report that, some get reccurring bladder infections from the skin hanging down and pressing on the bladder. Any medical problems associated with the excess skin there go to the doc. The more documentation on your particular problem the better chance your insurance will have it removed for medical reasons. good luck.

jen 11+ yrs post op RNY

Yes they will. Like the others said there must be a medical reason.

I'm in Canada. I don't think I'll be covered but I believe we get a taxable deduction. If I'm paying, what's the going rate and what's the best type of surgery? Thinking of surgery in December 2014. Maybe a breast lift as well.

I just had a consult and got a quote a few weeks ago.  It is 8600.00 for a TT, I believe about 5000.00 for pani only.  I got quote for BA, not a lift as I have had a previous reduction.  The BA was 5500.00.   Hope this helps.  These numbers include hospital, dr, and anestesia.