Excess skin removal on medical card

essiemessie

Hello all
I was almost 16st and now weight just over 12st. My healthy bmi is 9.5st and I plan on reaching this target. I'm just turned 40. However already I have a huge amount of excess skin and it really getting me down. Does anyone know of anyone who has been successful in getting this operation on the medical card. Thanks in advance for your help

b_mac2

I'm going to quit my job tomorrow, fudge this paying tax shíte.

mightyreds

I know of 2 people from a jogging club I was in getting it done in the medical card with in the last 2 years, how they went about it I've no idea, all I know is one recovered well and was back in the group quick enough, the second was in terrible pain with recurring infections from it.

Samuel T. Cogley

b_mac2 wrote: »

I'm going to quit my job tomorrow, fudge this paying tax shíte.

Carry on. There will never be full employment and there doesn't need to be. Take some time out and let someone without tons of cash or higher aspirations than you have the job for a while.

For all we know the OP is employed one way or another and simply has a low income.

njs030

b_mac2 wrote: »

I'm going to quit my job tomorrow, fudge this paying tax shíte.

For all you know they could have a disability, perhaps you'd prefer to take the place of a disabled person with a medical card instead of working and paying tax?


Op it's quite hard to get anything like that without an incredibly good reason and even if it's possible you'll be waiting on a list for a long time.

b_mac2

This procedure is purely a cosmetic one, to reverse the effects from years of over eating. If the OP wants it, save up like everyone else has to.

Meanwhile... http://m.independent.ie/irish-news/health/patients-plead-with-hse-to-fund-backlog-of-vital-drugs-35618911.html

charlietheminxx

Whatever about how it is paid for, to suggest it's purely cosmetic is a fallacy. Loose skin can cause all manner of health problems, including infections caused by friction and constant pain/discomfort.

gizmo81

Incorrect, I'd check if I were you where you got your medical degree.

If you are talking about the tummy area there are two procedures. An aprondectomy and an abdominoplasty. Generally, an abdominoplasty won't be covered by insurance and nor by medical card. Saying this I know of a case where the patient had this approved because of lipodystrophy as a result of medication.

Aprondectomy, is a less complicated procedure, there is no tightening on the muscle just removal of excess skin, this will be covered by the medical card and insurance companies once clinical factors are met.

I hope that helps. Best of luck.

b_mac2 wrote: »

This procedure is purely a cosmetic one, to reverse the effects of years of over eating. If the OP wants it, save up like everyone else has to.

Meanwhile... http://m.independent.ie/irish-news/health/patients-plead-with-hse-to-fund-backlog-of-vital-drugs-35618911.html

mightyreds

b_mac2 wrote: »

This procedure is purely a cosmetic one, to reverse the effects from years of over eating. If the OP wants it, save up like everyone else has to.

Meanwhile... http://m.independent.ie/irish-news/health/patients-plead-with-hse-to-fund-backlog-of-vital-drugs-35618911.html

The cases I was referring to wasnt just cosmetic there was severe chaffing from the excess skin while exercising.

Zillah

A friend of mine, who does not have a medical card, is on the waiting list to get excess skin removed in the public health system. She's been waiting literal years, however. She had a date, showed up, and it turned out someone had not bothered booking nurses for the day so the whole thing had to be cancelled even though the surgeon and patients showed up

She's still waiting for a new date.

Ignore assholes like b_mac2 above. A) Excess skin is a sign that someone was overweight but did the right thing by losing it, which means they'll be less of a burden on the healthcare system for the rest of their life, which we should encourage, and excess skin is absolutely not just cosmetic.

b_mac2

Zillah wrote: »

Ignore assholes like b_mac2 above.

Call me all the names you want. I'm sick to death of picking up the tab, because people refuse to hold themselves accountable for their own poor health/education choices.

Samuel T. Cogley

b_mac2 wrote: »

Call me all the names you want. I'm sick to death of picking up the tab, because people refuse to hold themselves accountable for their own poor health/education choices.

People also need to realise that society benefits from everyone looking after each other to a point AND that the medical advice being given about weight and weight loss is bollocks. Furthermore, it's been shown why this is actually saving you and I money so maybe take it to politics or AH? Or maybe just follow through if it's that good and quit your job.

gizmo81

But this rage you have when you are not in possession of all the facts is not good for you.

You don't know why the OP gained weight/lost weight. Weight gain/loss is much more complex than the lazy argument. Medication, chronic conditions, mental health can all contribute to weight gain/loss.

You are not picking up the tab for anyone.

b_mac2 wrote: »

Call me all the names you want. I'm sick to death of picking up the tab, because people refuse to hold themselves accountable for their own poor health/education choices.

b_mac2

gizmo81 wrote: »

You are not picking up the tab for anyone.

My P60 says otherwise.

gizmo81

You have a very detailed P60 that it says it's paying for an aprondectomy.

b_mac2 wrote: »

My P60 says otherwise.

Captain Chaos

b_mac2 wrote: »

My P60 says otherwise.

Hate the game not the players.

Don't like the game, then stop playing, simple.

b_mac2

gizmo81 wrote: »

You have a very detailed P60 that it says it's paying for an aprondectomy.

You obviously don't understand how a tax system works.

gizmo81

You have come onto a thread seeking medical advise to exert your superiority, judgement and misdirected rage.

I do not judge people for the medical procedures they need to have, that is one slippery slope.

b_mac2 wrote: »

You obviously don't understand how a tax system works.

jimmycrackcorm

mightyreds wrote:

I know of 2 people from a jogging club I was in getting it done in the medical card with in the last 2 years, how they went about it I've no idea, all I know is one recovered well and was back in the group quick enough, the second was in terrible pain with recurring infections from it.

Infections are a likely consequence from significant surgery. For the OP the most likely issue is how long the editing list is for non serous surgery.

njs030

b_mac2 wrote: »

This procedure is purely a cosmetic one, to reverse the effects from years of over eating. If the OP wants it, save up like everyone else has to.

Meanwhile... http://m.independent.ie/irish-news/health/patients-plead-with-hse-to-fund-backlog-of-vital-drugs-35618911.html

Oh really? I think you'll find there are actual illnesses that cause people to put on weight, underactive thyroid being one, depression being another.

But anyway. Give up work and have enough saved to cover yourself for the 9 weeks you won't get a penny.
People not working are having a high old time of it on less than €200 a week.

Brian?

b_mac2 wrote: »

gizmo81 wrote: »

You have a very detailed P60 that it says it's paying for an aprondectomy.

You obviously don't understand how a tax system works.

you obviously don't unterstand this is the Fitness board and not politics. Keep your opinions on medical cards to yourself. Please don't post on this thread again.

Brian?

Zillah wrote: »

A friend of mine, who does not have a medical card, is on the waiting list to get excess skin removed in the public health system. She's been waiting literal years, however. She had a date, showed up, and it turned out someone had not bothered booking nurses for the day so the whole thing had to be cancelled even though the surgeon and patients showed up

She's still waiting for a new date.

Ignore assholes like b_mac2 above. A) Excess skin is a sign that someone was overweight but did the right thing by losing it, which means they'll be less of a burden on the healthcare system for the rest of their life, which we should encourage, and excess skin is absolutely not just cosmetic.

please don't call people assholes. Use the report function to report any suspected arseholery

Brian?

Zillah wrote: »

A friend of mine, who does not have a medical card, is on the waiting list to get excess skin removed in the public health system. She's been waiting literal years, however. She had a date, showed up, and it turned out someone had not bothered booking nurses for the day so the whole thing had to be cancelled even though the surgeon and patients showed up

She's still waiting for a new date.

Ignore assholes like b_mac2 above. A) Excess skin is a sign that someone was overweight but did the right thing by losing it, which means they'll be less of a burden on the healthcare system for the rest of their life, which we should encourage, and excess skin is absolutely not just cosmetic.

please don't call people assholes. Use the report function to report any suspected arseholery

sunny2004

Im seeing more and more trolling on boards, the OP asked a simple question and one TROLL goes off on one and de-rails the entire thread.

If you disagree without the full picture, what does that make you ?

Even if the OP has stated (which he didnt) that he doesnt want to work, the correct response is, I dont agree with the state paying for this procedure, not what was posted previously by one troll that thinks hes single handly holding up the social welfare system..

Its a shame that these trolls, and thats exactly what they are, are not simply removed from boards permanantly ..

To the OP, I have no idea about your circumstances and its none of my business, but ask your doctor, or call the relevent health board and enquire..

wandatowell

essiemessie wrote: »

Hello all I was almost 16st and now weight just over 12st.

Well done to you. I've lost a stone myself (3 more to go).

Good on you.

wandatowell

gizmo81 wrote: »

You have a very detailed P60 that it says it's paying for an aprondectomy.

On a side note to this my sister and her husband get a letter each from the tax crowd in England every year showing then how much tax they paid and where it's gone. IRIC it's broken down to the pound.

AryaStark

b_mac2 wrote: »

Call me all the names you want. I'm sick to death of picking up the tab, because people refuse to hold themselves accountable for their own poor health/education choices.

You are not picking up the tab for anyone... there is no need for you to be so horrible. Worry about your own tab!