I am 175, 5'6" I need lipo for my abdomen. I am not "slightly" apple shaped; I have size 6 legs and a size 16 belly. I feel it is medically necessary:
1) I have severe GERD & the weight around my midsection presses on my stomach. The GERD is always worse when I am sitting up & is often unbearable at work when I have to sit for long periods.
2) Two years ago I had vaginal reconstruction & the pressure is destroying the fix.
3) Losing weight will not correct the fat distribution. Ever covered?
January 24, 2011
Answer: Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure
I'm sure this is not the answer you were looking for but liposuction for your abdomen would not be covered by your insurance as they would consider it a cosmetic procedure. You should explore all avenues to help you lose weight and reduce your abdominal bulge. Liposuction is not and should not be used as a weight loss procedure. The effort put into your weight loss may be difficult but is needed and will pay off in many other benefits as well.
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January 24, 2011
Answer: Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure
I'm sure this is not the answer you were looking for but liposuction for your abdomen would not be covered by your insurance as they would consider it a cosmetic procedure. You should explore all avenues to help you lose weight and reduce your abdominal bulge. Liposuction is not and should not be used as a weight loss procedure. The effort put into your weight loss may be difficult but is needed and will pay off in many other benefits as well.
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January 22, 2011
Answer: Liposuction is not a treatment for weight loss
Being overweight will not be corrected by liposuction. Once the surgery is done, you will regain weight if your calorie consumption and exercise regimen doesn't change. To say that losing weight will not redistribute the volume of fat is probably not correct. Once weight is reduced, and the fat diminishes, the shape will improve and your symptoms will be addressed. This will give you a long term solution to your problem. Seek consultation with a nutritionist to help guide you through the process and possibly use a trainer to embark on a healthy exercise routine.
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January 22, 2011
Answer: Liposuction is not a treatment for weight loss
Being overweight will not be corrected by liposuction. Once the surgery is done, you will regain weight if your calorie consumption and exercise regimen doesn't change. To say that losing weight will not redistribute the volume of fat is probably not correct. Once weight is reduced, and the fat diminishes, the shape will improve and your symptoms will be addressed. This will give you a long term solution to your problem. Seek consultation with a nutritionist to help guide you through the process and possibly use a trainer to embark on a healthy exercise routine.
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