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I am a 31 year old mother of 2 beautiful children...
WORTH IT$12,900
I am a 31 year old mother of 2 beautiful children 5 year old girl and a 2 year old boy. I have been thinking about getting a tummy tuck since i had my first baby but new i wanted more kids so i waited until i had my second child. like most women i gained so much weight during both of my pregnancies between 50 and 55 pounds on each lost most of the weight and know I am currently 5'2 and weight 129 pounds. So know i am totally ready to get my pre pregnancy body back and have decided to get a tummy tuck. WOHOOO!!!!!!!
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UPDATED FROM martuck261
3 months pre
So I went went to my first consultation and this...
So I went went to my first consultation and this 1st doctor quated me $8400 for TT/MR/ Lipo Flanks and hernia repair. His staff was really nice but i have to say that he seemed very rushed and i did not get to ask all the questions that i had so that was a bummer. But then couple of days later i whent to my second consultation with another doctor and i have say i immediatley felt confortable with him he ansewered all of my questions which was great and explained everything in detail, he quated me $12900 for the same as the other i know big difference but i have decided that he is the right doctor for me YAY!! Also he said that i would qualify for FMLA becasue of the hernia and to bring him the papperwork for that on my next visit so i will be going to my HR department and see if i can i will update on that very soo. And by the way did any one here get FMLA for your TT and hernia and did it get approved please let me know how that worked thanks ?
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UPDATED FROM martuck261
3 months pre
Ok so i went to my HR department to find out about...
Ok so i went to my HR department to find out about FMLA and they asked what i needed it for so i said i was having surgury they did ask me if i was having elective surgery i just told them that i was having a hernia repaired and did not mention anything else they gave me all my papper work and said i needed to bring back in a couple of days. So i was wondering if they will deny my FMLA because im also having a tummy tuck at same time? Does anyone been throught this before any suggestions? What did you guys do any help i would appreciate thanks.
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March 5, 2012
Hi! I am also having a TT and am scheduled for MArch 28th. I do not know for sure about the FMLA converage, but I would think that they would atleast cover for the hernia regardless of whether or not you are having a TT at the same time.
March 5, 2012
Hi overcloudine thanks much for the info. How exiting for you!! the date for your surgery is almost here can't wait to see your results i will definetly fallow your journey.
March 5, 2012
Hey there!!! To answer your question, DO NOT tell HR that you are having elective surgery. Ride with the hernia repair and you will get FMLA. Make sure also that your doctor writes ONLY hernia repair on the form. If you have disability insurance e.g AFLAC, also subit a form to them that states ONLY hernia repair. They don't cover elective surgery/plastic surgery. I had a rhinoplasty a few years back and had my surgeon write I was getting my "sinuses drained" and was approved for FMLA and disability coverage. Best of luck to you. I'm scheduled April 23 for a tummy tuck also in Las Vegas but not with your doctor.
March 6, 2012
Thank you so much lunabella i really apreciatte your advice i will definetlly talk to my surgeon and ask him to put only hernia repair in the paper work. Hopefully everything works out. Another question wouldnt HR find out that im having plastic surgery once my doctor puts in the papper work that he is a plastic surgeon i was just wondering ? And congrats on your tummy tuck best wishes to you.
Also if you dont mind me asking which doctor will be performing your surgery?
Also if you dont mind me asking which doctor will be performing your surgery?
March 6, 2012
The doctor that did my rhinoplasty was also a facial reconstuctive surgeon so that worked in my favor BUT, HR can't deny you FMLA because of the physician's specialty. Plastic surgeons can repair hernias as well as OB/GYN, general surgeon, etc., so they shouldnt question you about his specialty when its written by the physician hernia repair. If there is any questions they will contact the doctor's office. I hope your HR isn't that strict. My doctor will be Dr. Brian Parker.
March 6, 2012
thanks! ya i am super nervous, but when i look at everyones before and afters i know itll be totally worth it!
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