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Is Medically Necessary Liposuction.. Ever Covered by Insurance?

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Humpty BumptyJan 15, 2011

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?

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