Before & after (7weeks post-op tummy tuck) 45 lbs down!

I hope this is not too personal, but what kind of problems did you have documented that prompted the insurance to pick up part of the cost? Was this something your surgeon did for you or was there a process before surgery that you had to go through and have documented?

There was a process. When I lost 30ish lbs, the apron caused rashes during/after exercise and I needed prescriptions to help. After so many, the TT became medical and not cosmetic.

How was the recovery on that tt. It looks great btw.

I had a fleur de lis tummy tuck which removes more skin then a normal tummy tuck. I had 3 drains than I had to "milk" every couple of hours through out the day everyday and record how much each one put out. The first week was rough. Second week was a little better. I know a few people that only took off a week, but they had a traditional tuck and were down to one drain at the end of the first week. I had my drains for...well, the first came out at 3 weeks, then 4, and then 5 weeks. By week 2, I was off of my pain meds. Tylenol did what I needed for then next 2 weeks. I had to sleep in a recliner for right at 4 weeks as well. I also had to walk for 5 mins every 4 hours to prevent blood clots (I still ended up with one traveling to my lung...ugh! Such a fluke thing!). I was able to start cardio (walking for 30 mins max) again at 4 weeks. Most of the pain was from how tight my muscles were following the surgery...lol! The incisions were numb...some still are!

Hope that helps/covers everything...lol!