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Do I Qualify for a Tummy Tuck to Be Paid for by Saskatchewan Health Care?

HopefulMeApr 30, 2012
I met with my GP in Swift Current because I keep getting skin infections under my 'flap' from my C-Sections (twins the 1st time, singleton the next time). He told me due to my C-Sections and skin rashes/infections I probably qualify to have a Tummy Tuck paid for from the province and has sent a referral to a Regina, Saskatchewan plastic surgeon. Is this too good to be true?

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