Within the last year, I spoke with a cosmetic surgeon and he thought I was a good candidate for having my stomach apron removed. He submitted it to my insurance and it was approved. When I went to discuss how much would I need to pay if I could have a fleur di lis to prevent having to have two separate surgeries, I was told that he would not perform a procedure covered by insurance and an elective procedure at the same time? the only way to do this is to have 2 SEPARATE surgeries?!
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Congratulations on your remarkable weight loss achievement! Losing 120 pounds is a significant accomplishment, and it's understandable that you're now looking to address the challenges associated with excess skin. Getting a panniculectomy covered by insurance can be a...
I encourage you to begin by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation. Here you will learn about the tummy tuck and be examined. Your surgeon will also review your medical history to determine if you are a candidate for the procedure.
There's no easy answer to answer this. It could be related to something medical (ie thyroid) or increase in activity, sleeping better, etc. I encourage you to visit with your primary care physician for a physical and to ensure lab values are normal.