I've had 3 kids in a very short time and I'm not having anymore. I don't feel good about myself (physically). I want to look better, not just for me, but for my husband (even though he says he loves me anyway). I don't think his insurance will cover cosmetic surgery. If I decide to, do you have to pay for the money upfront for it to happen or can you give them a certain amount every month? I was just wondering.
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Yes most will give you a payment plan and there are many companies that finance plastic surgery. Ask your Dr at a consultation and he will provide a list of companies for you to apply with.\n\n*just to add, my girlfriend did a tummy tuck, boob lift, and eye lift at once. She said the tummy tuck was the most painful thing she ever went through. Just know what your getting into! \nGood Luck
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Usually there is an exchange..by being on the show the fees are waived. Insurance will pay for only a few proceedures such as correcting a deviated sept. or an eye lift if medically needed.
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for breast reduction most if not all insurance carriers should cover this ... they have recogonized that they can cause serious back problems and cause shoulder to hunch if they are too big, she should ask her doctor if he can make it so that this is covered under insurance ... as for cost most times it'll be the same as a breast enlargement, but each person is different ... probably around 5k-9k ... but please use a doctor that is reputable not just a cheap one.
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Alberta by far!! specialists for the most part are also covered, unless is is for something elective like, plastic surgery for a crooked nose, or breast implants and such.  But for the most part if the treatment you need is required then you should be covered. We also pay about 88$ a month for family coverage and $44 for single. Medications are Not covered either, but you can buy other health coverage for that and other things like glasses, dental ect.\n\np.s. Am an albertan
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I've been on it for a long time and have few side effects.  I am always very tired, but I've been that way my whole life, so didn't contribute it to the patch.  But I do notice excess weight in my tummy area that I can't get rid of, even though I work out four times a week and the muscles under the fat are hard as a rock.  I think that it may have fewer side effects than some forms of birth control, but like them all, it has some, and they are evil.  I'm making my man get a vasectomy because I'm so tired of dealing with it.  I'm sure we all are.
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He should not worry about paying for treatemtns at this time and get what ever treatements he needs. I am a cancer survivor and had no money to pay any of my medical bills, but I got all my treatememts I needed and today I am cancer free. I know at my hospital they had a "wrtie off program" where they white so much of the bill that cannot be paid if you are going though something like your boyfirend is going though, ALso there is ACS, CancerCare, and the Patient Addvociate Foundation, and Lance Armstrong Foundtation that is out there to help people like your boyfriend, they helped me and they can help him. Most of these organizations can be ffound on the intrenet. Take Care and god bless!\n\n*)
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is it a medical reason you need them or a cosmetic one??? sometimes they are not a real medical need and then not really necessary! see if you can make payments!
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I'm not quite sure what you are trying to get at- but I'll try to answer some of your questions- and maybe some you didn't think of.\n\nIf you mean how far can the surgeon go to make you look like you have a genetic woman's vagina, the results are virtually indistinguishable from the "real thing". I have heard stories where a transsexual woman went to her gyno and the doctor couldn't tell anything had been done. You would just look like a hysterectomized female- vagina and no uterus.\n\nYes, a sex change is painful- most major operations are, but since you are more than likely a woman in a male body, you would have a higher tolerance for pain- a lot of women do. They do give you pain meds, and from most accounts, the worst of the pain is over within 2-3 days- after that- it's just background noise.\n\nIn the U.S., surgery can run anywhere from $8,000 to as high as $18,000 dollars. Dr. Marci Bowers took over Dr. Biber's practice in Trinidad, Colorado, and she currently charges (I think) about $15,000 for her procedure.\n\nIf you decide to go out of the country and get the op, Thailand is a top pick for a medical holiday. The Thai surgeons charge between $6,000 and $12,000 for their procedures, and they have excellent results. I am going to go to Dr. Suporn in Thailand for my surgery- I hear he does really good work.\n\nIf you have a small "package", the doctor can use two flaps of skin from the inside thigh to increase depth. They remove two triangular pieces, invert one (tip to base) and sew the sides closed, resulting in a tube of tissue.\n\nIf you are deciding on going ahead with your transition, I would recommend getting on hormones immediately- either a doctor can prescribe for you, or you can order them from overseas via the internet (see below). You are young enough that hormones will have a dramatic effect on your body- I waited until I was in my early 30's to start hormones and I don't know if they will be as effective for me as they will be for you.\n\nAlso, you can't really "decide" to be transsexual- you either are a female (mind) in a male body or you are not. If you have felt that all your life that you are a female, that this male body is a mistake, that you HATE having male genitals attached to your crotch, more than likely, you are a MtF (male to female) transsexual. What you CAN do is to decide to do something about your predicament- and if you really want to do it, transitioning might be a good thing for you to do.\n\nEmail me at (mageapprentice@yahoo.com) if you want to talk more in depth.
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I've participated in health studies through Stanford University Hospital and they never ask me for money up front. In fact, you never should have to pay to participate in a study. It sounds like a scam to me. If I were you, I'd read the contract carefully. Note all the restrictions on how to get your money. Why would they ask for money up front if they were going to give it back to you, anyway?? I'd run in the other direction.
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Some policies do cover birth control. but you are right that is dumb that an old foggie who can't get it up is covered by insurance, shouldn't viagra be considered cosmetic, and wouldn't be covered?
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I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Any time one has a major surgery there is a chance of not making it through the surgery My mom,in 2003 went to her doctor(regular visit) and he sent her to the hospital they ran the usual tests and told her they would not release her,that she had no choice but to have a quadruple by-pass.So she did,she came through the surgery fine. It took a few months for her to regain her strength,she never seemed to recover from a deep depression.18 months later she died peacefully in her sleep.What concerns me,the quadruple was a fairly new venture in heart surgery at the time.Within 6 months of her surgery,her boyfriend was told he needed the same surgery.and one month later mom's younger brother was told he needed a quadruple by pass.at the same time  a friend of mine had the surgery then the doctor tells his wife she needed the same surgery a month or so later another friend of mine had to have the same surgery!These people live in different states But...they were all on social security and medicaid or medicare.There may not be any connection or anything.But it just strikes me as odd that all these people I know had to have the same surgery.I have even wondered"were these doctors using these people as guinea pigs for practice? My Mom was 70 when she died.There's no doubt that many people need this type surgery.Maybe I am just being paranoid!I guess I am still very upset at the fact the doctor said the surgery would add 10 to 15 years to her life.Her death was totally unexpected.She was not complaining of pain or feeling sick or anything. I pray your Grandpa will have a good out come on his surgery!
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Here's a topic that kind of pisses me off and gets me ranting.  I'll keep it polite here for the sake of decorum, though.\n\nI'm neither selfish nor narcissistic enough to even think about plastic surgery.  I know my self-worth.  I know how to judge people.  My wife loves me more than anything in the world, as I do her.  That's about all that matters.  So what possible reason would I have to have myself altered?
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I don't have this problem myself, but my mom does.  You should go to that clinic, there is meds you can take for this.  I doubt that you need surgery.  Do you have kids?  After having babies i know this can happen to some women.  Good luck-hope this helps!
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Your insurance will most likely not cover it. You can keep your identy. Yes you pay more to get more. It can hurt bad. Yes it is expensive . It depends on the person what emotional / hormonal changes you go through. It is best to ask a doctor about this. And no there is no money back guarentee. You may have a sex drive ,but it is not guarenteed . Yes it will be different and yes you can pick your cup size. You can not go through menopause unless you are a girl.
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Sorry to inform you but that is what I call life.  Having children ruin your body.  Unless you are on a strict diet and exercise regimen that it how it will look or if you have good genetics and return to normal.  My 3rd baby did it to me.  He is almost 3 but I am also not interested in exercising like a freak.
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I would HIGHLY recommend reconsidering what you're about to do.  Any cosmetic surgery entails some risks, but by deliberately going out of your way to make it even riskier is unbelievable.\n\nTijuana is renowned for its sleazy bars, shady doctors/surgeons, etc.  \n\nEven if you do save some money on the procedure you may well have to seek medical attention after the operation back in the U.S.  \n\nI have a friend who went to Mexico to have his wisdom teeth pulled because he didn't have insurance.  He said that the dentist didn't give him the appropriate amount of anesthetic and it started to wear off before the procedure was done.  He said that the whole experience was one of the worst days of his life.\n\nAlso, you have a daughter to think about.  What if something happens to you during the surgery and you won't be able to provide for your daughter, God forbid.  It just sounds like a really bad idea.\n\nIf you do decide to go through with the operation, good luck.
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Money never comes easy, does it?  I'm also trying to raise money - although for entirely different reasons - and it's not exactly a piece of cake, even though I have a steady paycheck.  The best advice I can give you is to immediately set aside some money each month into a special savings fund for your surgery.  You can also raise additional money by selling things online (I've made about $50.00 on EBay over the past several days, which is a start), holding a garage sale, getting an extra job, or starting some kind of small business (think crafts, making jewellery, or maybe childcare).  I also know someone who makes some GREAT homemade treats (brownies and cookies) and sells them to local businesses.  Maybe you could start a program where people pay to get a pre-made casserole or dinner dish from you that they just need to warm up in the oven?  Be creative, be disciplined, and believe in yourself!  Congratulations on your weight loss - I wish you the absolute best of luck!!