Question:
Has anyone out there been unable to afford plastic surgery?
I would like to hear from people who are living with "bat wings", "aprons", and all the rest of that sagging skin. I am using all my resources for the procedure, vitiamins, and aftercare. So what will it be like living with the sagging skin? Please tell me it is still worth it. Are their any suggestions on hiding it and still loooking presentable. I need to medically loose the weight, so I have to move forward. Thanks. — Holly B. (posted on May 18, 2003)
May 18, 2003
Hi hon, i understand your concerns but to be honest it was the least of
mine at the time when i was 280 pnds..its not to say i didnt think about
how i would handle it but i didnt stress over it. I am amost a year and a
half out now and have excess skin every where, bat wings, thighs, tummy
boobs, you name it, am i disappointed? NOPE because I am soo much healthier
at 140 then I was at 280...I do get a bit embarrassed by it but its ok I
can hang, I usually cover it up....On a possitive note, I am getting a
tummy tuck done and insurance approved it but i still have to figure out a
way to pay for my arms, legs and boobs, which could take some time before
that can happen...in the meantime, I will just deal with it and move
on...good luck
— Deanna Wise
May 18, 2003
I too am worried about the saggy baggy look. I have really good insurance
other than they have a WLS exculsion. I was told there is a possibility
that if plastic surgery is billed as "reconstructive" They might
pay 80%. If not I plan on having surgery in Mexico. I really want a tummy
tuck, breast lift and more than likely I will want my arms done
too....maybe a little lippo!!! :) I know that going to Mexico is out of
the question for a lot of people...but if you have no other choice!!!!!! I
will alos be having my WLS in Ensenada Mexico on August 22. I have
researched a platic surgeon in Mexico...so if anyone is insterested....
— jennap
May 18, 2003
What is the deal with Mexico?? Is it cheaper or something? Just curious,
because I am looking into plastics at this time.
— Cheri M.
May 18, 2003
Totally! My PS is an incredible surgeon with fantastic results &
minimal scarring and yes, he's in Mexico. If you're interested go to www
genesisclinic.com. The prices he speaks of include your stay, anethesia,
etc. I've been to him twice and he's wonderful! Certainly worth checking
into if you're self paying.
— Shelly S.
May 18, 2003
Mexico is way cheaper than in U.S. for surgery. My RNY will cost $6500.00
complete!!!! The plastic surgery I am interested in will cost about
$5900.00 for breast lift/reduction, tummy tuck and brachioplasty!!!! (oh
and a little lippo contouring) Now tell me where I can find that price
here in the states!!!!!!! I never will. I fully believe that every one
should fully research going to Mexcio before going. The surgeons are
getting the same price for their services!!! It is the hospital that that
is so much cheaper. Just my two cents worth.
— jennap
May 18, 2003
Don't give up on insurance paying. I had my breast lifted and a belt lift
T.T. I have friends who have had thigh lifts, arms, back and all covered by
insurance. Insurance doesn't pay for "cosmetic" procedures, but
when its "medically necessary" such as it interferes with your
daily life and activities, causes rashes, unable to exercise etc, these
things are considered. That is why they review them, becaue they have to
seperate the cosmetic from the necessary. The fact most wls people have
lost 100 plus pounds and the photos speaks volumes to the insurance
company. As far as going to Mexico, just MY opinion. I had almost deadly
complications from my TT and it wouldn't have worked if my doctor was
there. Just something to think about.
— ZZ S.
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