Would I qualify for insurance to cover my panniculectomy? (photos)
January 12, 2023
Asked By:RoCoGirl2000 in Mooresville, North Carolina
Im 33 year old mother of 3 (done having children) I lost 60lbs and now I have this apron that is killing my back, makes in really hard to bend over for anything, when stretching - I would be able to touch my toes in a seated forward bend, but I cannot. It's very frustrating and I'm at my wits end. I'm currently stable at 190lbs 5'4 and haven't been able to lose more weight. We don't have a lot of money, but I'm severely unhappy with my body. My hope & prayer is that insurance will cover this!
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Answer: Getting inusrance to cover your panniculectomy
Yes you can consider having that apron of skin removed with a procedure called a panniculectomy. You can also look into a tummy which is a more complete surgery that addresses abdominal wall laxity and removes excess fat and skin for a more complete result.
To help make your decision it's helpful to know the differences between the two procedures. A panniculectomy will remove the hanging skin from your abdomen. It will not address loose skin at the front of the abdomen nor contour the abdomen. A tummy tuck can address the loose hanging skin as...
It's difficult to say what could be occurring without an exam or testing. It certainly could be scar tissue or perhaps a suture abscess. The ultrasound should point you in the right direction.