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Location: Wisconsin
Joined: 30 Dec 2010
Activity: 77 posts

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  • Posted to Tummy Tuck with Umbilical Hernia - Wisconsin on 20 Mar 2011

    Lisa,
    Good question. I know the hernia/insurance part initially was an issue and the details are kind of fuzzy several months later. Originally the cost for the hernia repair, including the portion for the anestheisa, was going to be billed through my insurance. However, because we have a high deductible, I asked my PS if he would include the total cost of the hernia repair with the TT cost. He said it was no problem. It ended up saving me some money. I would negotiate with your PS - all you can do is ask, and it may save a bit of money.

  • Posted to Tummy Tuck with Umbilical Hernia - Wisconsin on 18 Mar 2011

    Kristi, I hope you see improvement over the course of the next coming weeks from the strips. Sometimes when I pull of the strips my scar looks redder for a bit but then it goes away...strange! Good luck and I'm glad your beginning to see some improvement!

  • Posted to Tummy Tuck with Umbilical Hernia - Wisconsin on 13 Mar 2011

    Farz, thanks for the compliment! My PS provided the silicone sheets and I did not have to pay any additional money.

  • Posted to Tummy Tuck with Umbilical Hernia - Wisconsin on 12 Mar 2011

    My belly button stayed intact - no reconstructing occured. I also cut little squares to put on my three drain site scars. I'm curious if it will help at all.

  • Posted to Tummy Tuck with Umbilical Hernia - Wisconsin on 12 Mar 2011

    Kristi, I started using the strips between 4 and 5 weeks and shortly thereafter it seemed like things settled down around my scar. I am 7 weeks now and continue to see changes. My PS said to weat them for several months. I agree, what's $50 more bucks!!! Give the strips a few weeks to work and let me know what you think.

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