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Full TT with MR & Lipo of Flanks, Hips, and Thighs
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I have been reviewing posts and stories on this...
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I have been reviewing posts and stories on this website for over a year. I finally had my own consultation yesterday with Dr. Jeffrey Poulter. I was super nervous, but quickly became comfortable with the staff. They were very friendly, understanding, and professional. Dr. Poulter talked with me first about my goals and the procedure itself. Then I had "before" pictures taken and returned to the exam room for the personal consultation. He was honest, straightforward, and understanding. I have had 3 c-sections (one vertical, 2 horizontal) and hysterectomy. I have lots of scar tissue on my stomach and an ongoing rash on the lower section that I've experienced over the past few years. Dr. Poulter thinks my insurance may cover the panniculectomy. I was thrilled!!! He is submitting a letter and my photos to my insurance. The wait begins. He said it could take 4-6 weeks to hear from them. If approved, I could be scheduled for December. I am praying it will be approved!!!
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September 26, 2013
Welcome to the community. I am happy that you joined us and look forward to following you through the journey. I will keep my fingers crossed about the insurance coverage. That would really help with the cost.
September 27, 2013
Good luck. My insurance did pay a small part of mine. That was great. I still had to pay the most of it but 1100. that the insurance paid was helpful. I had the same problem, the rashes and raw skin under my pannus was horrible. As I am sure it is with you. Hope to see you soon on the flat side.
September 28, 2013
Thanks for the encouragement! What insurance did you have? Yes, the rash has been awful. I truly hate it. I'm hoping that it will all be resolved come Dec. :-)
September 29, 2013
My insurances are Medicare and Humana, I am pretty sure it was the Humana that did pay the 1100 on it. But my Medicare helped with others costs too. Such as testing and a portion of the hospital. For now let me tell you something that will help, I learned shortly before my surgery from a nurse. Beleive it or not. If you get the foot powder that is made for people with athletes foot. It will clear up the rash. It is still a pain having to deal with it, but the foot powder kept me from craking and bleeding. Best to you.
UPDATED FROM hope3
2 months pre
Feeling Encouraged
So I discovered yesterday that my insurance covered my consultation visit with Dr. Poulter! That's very encouraging. My procedure is still under review to see if it will be covered and if so, how much it will cover. I have scheduled a follow up consultation to view my options (full TT, panni with lipo, or panni only). He has video imaging that can show you what your results should look like with each option.
Right now, I'm leaning toward panni with lipo just because I only have 2 weeks for recovery before going back to work full time. ??? Any suggestions out there from those who have had panni removal? It is my main objective, but I don't want to be disappointed. I also want to be realistic. If my new flat tummy (with full TT) looks super duper, I'm afraid the rest of me (inner thigh, outer thigh, upper arms, etc., ) will only look worse. I've lost nearly 50 lbs. over the past few years, but some areas just aren't responding to all of the exercise. Looking toned all over would be terrific, but it isn't my main objective right now - I just want my clothes to fit right and to not be embarrassed about my stomach when I put on a swimsuit at the gym, pool, or beach! :-(
I am sooooo ready to say goodbye to this awful stomach!!!!
Right now, I'm leaning toward panni with lipo just because I only have 2 weeks for recovery before going back to work full time. ??? Any suggestions out there from those who have had panni removal? It is my main objective, but I don't want to be disappointed. I also want to be realistic. If my new flat tummy (with full TT) looks super duper, I'm afraid the rest of me (inner thigh, outer thigh, upper arms, etc., ) will only look worse. I've lost nearly 50 lbs. over the past few years, but some areas just aren't responding to all of the exercise. Looking toned all over would be terrific, but it isn't my main objective right now - I just want my clothes to fit right and to not be embarrassed about my stomach when I put on a swimsuit at the gym, pool, or beach! :-(
I am sooooo ready to say goodbye to this awful stomach!!!!
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October 12, 2013
I'm also in Bloomington! My surgery is Dec. 13th. Dr. Tattini is doing mine. I'm also having a hysterectomy at the same time. I'll be following your journey!
October 12, 2013
Have you met Dr. Poulter? Just wondering if you met both and chose Dr. T? A friend recommended Dr. Poulter to me. I've never met Dr. T. but had considered going there several months ago. I chickened out the week before the consult! Just wasn't ready I guess... :-)
October 13, 2013
I haven't met Dr. P. Dr. T was recommended by several physicians in town. He actually fixed my deviated septum 5 years ago and did a great job.
March 22, 2015
I know this is over a year old...but I'm having a TT with lipo with Dr. Fata in April and I pm'd you some questions. :)
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