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Tummy Tuck, Panni and Possible Lipo- Insured Covered Minus Lipo

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Hi All! I am scheduled for a TT and panni on Oct...

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JloeffelAugust 23, 2013
$3,000
Hi All! I am scheduled for a TT and panni on Oct 7th. I am SO excited but I have not received the cost break down yet since insurance is paying for 80% of it. I have medical conditions.... anyways insurance doesnt cover lipo so I may add that on but I have no idea how much to estimate for that. Any thoughts on how much lipo of the flanks and abs was to add to a TT and panni? Thanks, I am hoping to upload so before and after pics, just getting the nerve up!

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SiliconeDreams
August 24, 2013
What's a panni? Lipo on my flanks (saddlebags?) is adding an extra grand to my surgery cost.
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Jloeffel
August 24, 2013
It's short for panniculectomy. It's the removal of the apron of skin I have hanging due to weight loss. The insurance approved it and the tummy tuck. It is the same as a TT but does not include tightening of the muscles. The muscle tightening will be part of the TT. Hope I explained it well.
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SiliconeDreams
August 24, 2013
Oh ok. Wow. Lucky you that insurance is covering more than half.
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Jloeffel
August 24, 2013
Yes my insurance is amazing. With that said I had to fight them with documentation for 6 months to get approval. They pay 80% of panni and TT but nothing for lipo so I'm waiting for the cost of the lipo from my PS. I'm hoping to get it for around $1000. Which would be amazing. After this I don't think I would have another procedure so I want it done all at once.
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solesister
August 24, 2013
Don't be afraid to post your pics.... We let it all hang out round here!
AmandaS2
August 25, 2013
Omg thats amazing you go girl
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Jloeffel
August 25, 2013
Thanks Amanda!
UPDATED FROM Jloeffel
24 days pre

23 sleeps left.... soooo excited.

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JloeffelSeptember 13, 2013
Only 23 days left and I am crazy busy at work. I have pics from before i lost the weight and now that i will post this week- im a little scared to post because they are HORRIBLE! Oh well, everyone has inspired me! look for the nasty pics tomorrow :)

Oh yeah, my dining room has officially become the flat side room. i have all my supplies lined up on a 10 ft table- and i am adding to it daily! I want to make sure my family survives while I am sleeping off the pain. :)

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UPDATED FROM Jloeffel
24 days pre

added photos

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JloeffelSeptember 13, 2013
the pics with a red shirt on are before i lost weight in 2010-2011- at about 200lbs

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