question about tt

andreerichards1 · 06-15-2007, 11:22 AM

So someone told me yesterday for every 100lb you lose you will have 30lb of extra skin is that true? and how much is a tt in Canada its not cover by health care in the Yukon?

Buffie · 06-15-2007, 01:43 PM

I had a TT a few years ago, after one of my 100 lb weight losses (of course I gained all the weight back again). I live in SK. The surgery was covered, in SK if you've had a major weight loss they will pay for reconstructive surgery (tt, arm lift, breast lift). Check with your provincial health plan to be sure they don't cover the surgery after a major weight loss.

Gaffer · 06-15-2007, 02:16 PM

30lbs of skin per 100lbs seems a little high. When I have watched them doing TT on TV for people who have lost massive amounts of weight they seem to take about 10lbs of tissue.

Andrew

susansilver · 06-15-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffie

I had a TT a few years ago, after one of my 100 lb weight losses (of course I gained all the weight back again). I live in SK. The surgery was covered, in SK if you've had a major weight loss they will pay for reconstructive surgery (tt, arm lift, breast lift). Check with your provincial health plan to be sure they don't cover the surgery after a major weight loss.

We need to move to SK because they are not covered by OHIP

Gaffer · 06-16-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by susansilver

We need to move to SK because they are not covered by OHIP

That's because in Sask. they like thier tummys flat like the terriain. :heh:

I am pretty sure they are covered in AB as well. I make sure to tell my Dr. that my back is killing me everytime I see him.

I am pretty sure I am going to be needing some sort of reconstriction as I carry 90% of my weight in my gut. I look like a Salvado Dali painting with all this hanging skin. My wife even makes fun of me now because I have saggy bum, and my bum was not very big to begin with.

Andrew

andreerichards1 · 06-16-2007, 12:56 PM

Does anyone have any prices??? I'm just really curious.

gibby1227 · 06-16-2007, 02:58 PM

I was banded in Sarnia ON and paid out of pocket, 15,000. Newly banded June 2/07 and down 10lbs.

andreerichards1 · 06-17-2007, 12:02 AM

sorry i guess i should of said does anyone have any price on tt?

Donna D · 06-17-2007, 12:06 PM

I think you are looking at around $5000.

Susansilver there are instances where a tt is covered by ohip. You will need to start complaining about the skin hanging in front of you pubic area if that is going to happen to you...also start telling your dr. that you feel so uncomforatble having sex with your spouse because of the excess skin. You have bad rashes in that area below the skin hanging above the pubes....are you getting my message here guys...this is affecting you mentally and emotionally. Make sure you tell your gp everytime you see them so that there is a record of your complaints this way you have a good chance of getting approval.

andreerichards1 · 06-17-2007, 07:39 PM

The nurse told me the tt is not cover, but i did get a breast reduction about 10 years ago and it was cover. all i had to do what to tell the doctor my neck hurts and my back. So I'm going to check into the tt but its not going to for a while since my surgery is not until Aug 1.