I have lost 181 pounds and desperately need a tummy tuck and breast reduction, but they are extremely expensive and most insurance companies will not pay for them. Any ideas?
2006-12-19 07:10:57 · 7 answers · asked by Janice Merle L 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Tummy tuck and Breast Reduction surgery has become very common now. My cousin got her breast reduction, tummy tuck and facelift surgery in India by the company called Forerunners Healthcare .The Price for the surgery she paid in India was very less. She paid 30% of the cost she was quoted in America.
Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. They arrange cosmetic and plastic surgery for foreigners in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low price, as the breast reduction, tummy tuck, facelift and other cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
Many patients travel from United States of America and UK to get low cost surgery in India. Indian corporate hospitals are comparable to hospitals anywhere in the world. In fact, India has medical facilities that are comparable with the USA, UK and Canada. India offers World Class Medical Facilities, comparable with any of the western countries. India has state of the art Hospitals and the best medical experts. With the best infrastructure, the best possible Medical facilities, accompanied with the most competitive prices, you can get the treatment done in India at the lowest prices.
http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
Hope this helps.
2006-12-19 16:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by Parker 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm ignorant to the medical system in any country but my own, but could you perhaps get the surgery done for free because it is necessary for your mental and physical well being? Or maybe you can find an insurance company who does cover it. Depending on your personal level of integrity, you could always fail to mention the surgery while silently reading the small print, paying the cost of coverage, wait the required time period then have the surgery done on the Insurance Company. In the meantime, while you are waiting for the surgery, you'd be wise to start exercising those muscles. Good luck and Happy Holidays to you. Congratulations on the weight loss.
2006-12-19 07:22:54 · answer #2 · answered by largerladybug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've lost more than 100 lbs and most insurance companies WILL pay for them. Contact local plastic surgeons and ask the insurance girl. They have pre-authorization letters they use.
If not, contact local teaching universities for a reduced surgical rate. The work is done by resident doctors who will have their own practice very soon.
Take out a loan for $10-12K. That's less than the price of a new car but the results will be a lifetime. An installment loan is a better deal than revolving credit credit (credit cards).
Many Kimkins diet members are "big" losers and we discuss their plastic surgery options.
2006-12-19 07:25:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand what you are going through. After giving birth to twins my mother had a lot of excess skin. 7 years ago she applied to the NHS and a letter came through about a month ago offereing her a consoltation. Im sure you do not want to wait 7 years. in the end my mum saved up for a long time to get it done but she looks much better for it.
Congratulations for losing so much weight. Good luck and happy christmas.
2006-12-19 07:16:43 · answer #4 · answered by kringle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breast reductions ARE covered by insurance (mine was!).
http://www.breasthealthonline.com is a great site to check out coverage for both.
2006-12-20 13:18:25 · answer #5 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BC/BS will I believe...If you can get the doctor to state, for the breasts anyway that it is a medical need, due to the fact of back damage over time. Cheers
2006-12-19 07:15:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on your wt loss...the only thing you can do is what the rest of us do....save your money....good luck....
2006-12-19 07:18:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋