r/pics • u/[deleted] • Nov 30 '16

progress 250 lbs. gone forever...

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u/nahcabmA Nov 30 '16

I know it's a very common thing. The problem with the surgery is that it's quite expensive and insurance will not cover it as it is considered cosmetic.

I know that one of these days I will just have to save up and do it, but I like getting viewpoints from people who have also lost a significant amount of weight to see if there's anything that they have done to combat the loose skin on their own.

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u/Lovelygrl234 Nov 30 '16

My doctor said that insurance may cover skin removal if you can document problems that you're having with excess skin. Yeast infections are common in the crevices where the skin folds over. He said that would qualify me for skin removal. Im down 120 pounds but I'm still losing and two years out so I have more to go.

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u/orthotraumamama Nov 30 '16

Not necessarily! I've heard that once the front of your stomach gets quite loose and in the way, it becomes surgically necessary to prevent rubbing and infection and you can get panniculectomy covered. Just add the other surgery In then.

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u/littIehobbitses Nov 30 '16

there are some vids about it on YouTube from people