34 Y/ Mother of 5 (Triplets Plus 2) - Eau Claire, WI

Getting nervous little over 2 weeks left until surgery. I've lost about 12 lbs since I've seen the PS the first time. I know I still have a ways to go but I'm happy to have lost what I have. 2-14 I have my pre op physical with my PCP. Then the 17th my pre op appointment with the PS. I'm still waiting on hearing from insurance if they will pay for the full tummy tuck. They have told me that they will pay for the panniculectomy but feel the full TT and muscle repair is more of a cosmetic procedure. So I wrote an appeal letter, they said it would take 7-9 days to hear back but today is day 20 and still no word. If insurance does not pay it would be $2000 out of pocket. The kicker is that I have about $1500 saved up and I need to make the down payment by 2-14. I'm feeling stressed because of that plus just having surgery is stressful enough.

Well insurance decided they will not cover the muscle repair, full TT. Below is a copy of the letter I sent to them. I am feeling stressed/ anxious. I now need to find a a couple hundred by Friday to make my down payment. It's still only a fraction of what most pay but it's hard coming up with the money. I have my period physical with my PCP today. I had fasting labs. I'm feeling guilty for having the full TT. I feel that this money could go to other bills, things......

Today I have an appointment with my PS for my preop physical! Hubby will be coming to today's appointment. I'm very excited. Today is also when my payment is due. I finally have my money all set. I am feeling blessed that insurance is paying for all but the MR. so my portion is just under $2000. I ordered a couple CG's so I have those. I am hoping that today I will get a list of what else I will need.