I need advice ... im so crushed!! bmi an issue for skin removal?

[bridget]

I am over a year out from surgery and went today to my 1st consult for skin removal as I am down 140lbs and its a real issue... however the plastic surgeon told me that she will not consider me until i have lost an additional 20lbs and keep it off for 3 months ... After that we can proceed with the tummy tuck..... after what she is expecting to remove pound wise and the 20 she wants me to lose I will be under the lowest weight I wanted to be .... did anyone else have this issue ... im devastated that all the work I have been doing STILL isnt enough.....

 

[3momchaos]

I’d find another plastic surgeon. The ones I’ve spoken with have simply said I had to be weight stable within 5 pounds for 6 months (preferably) but they’d do it at 3 months.

 

[missyinacage]

I haven't considered skin removal yet. I do know that when my cousin lost a lot of weight the insurance would not cover it until she was within the "ideal" weight range for a woman her age/height and stayed there for 3 months as well. If the insurance isn't an issue, I would absolutely find another surgeon. You have done an amazing job, don't ever think otherwise!

 

[bridget]

I haven't considered skin removal yet. I do know that when my cousin lost a lot of weight the insurance would not cover it until she was within the "ideal" weight range for a woman her age/height and stayed there for 3 months as well. If the insurance isn't an issue, I would absolutely find another surgeon. You have done an amazing job, don't ever think otherwise!

Thank you so much and I am planning to find a different dr insurance isnt the issue

 

[bridget]

I’d find another plastic surgeon. The ones I’ve spoken with have simply said I had to be weight stable within 5 pounds for 6 months (preferably) but they’d do it at 3 months.

that's what my dr ( the one who did the sleeve) told me and I have been steady for almost 4 months now and am very happy with where I am... so I was not expecting all that i am currently looking into a different dr !!

 

[Lala_41]

I am over a year out from surgery and went today to my 1st consult for skin removal as I am down 140lbs and its a real issue... however the plastic surgeon told me that she will not consider me until i have lost an additional 20lbs and keep it off for 3 months ... After that we can proceed with the tummy tuck..... after what she is expecting to remove pound wise and the 20 she wants me to lose I will be under the lowest weight I wanted to be .... did anyone else have this issue ... im devastated that all the work I have been doing STILL isnt enough.....

I totally get it. But in my opinion... don’t fret. You managed to lose the 140... the 20 will be light work... you got this!!! I can’t wait to get where you are. I’m 3 1/2 months post op... down 81lbs... my goal/target weight loss is 165 lbs. so I’m about halfway there. I’m definitely going to need skin removal surgery. Unfortunately, it’s going to be so costly