Losing Weight Made Me Feel WORSE About Myself | New Amsterdam | MD TV

[@marthanorton5076]

I met a woman once that could not afford the surgeries to have the excess skin removed after losing pretty much an entire person worth of weight. Her doctor put her in touch with the closest hospital with a burn unit and she was able to get her surgeries free by donating her skin for skin grafts. A woman who worked with her was saved at a different burn unit after her abusive ex boyfriend lit her on fire, she would have died if someone else had not donated their excess skin. There are ways for those who don't have the money to get those surgeries and it winds up helping the person who donates their skin as well as potentially helping many others.

[@RavenPendragon14]

This is such a mice workaround!

[@chugmilk12]

Genius! More people need to know about this!

[@cunningsmile4166]

Fascinating

[@_PROPHETofCHAOS]

Wait, that’s a thing you could do? Huh..

[@Chronically_JBoo]

Ooh where at? Id donate all the skin they wanted. Now to lose my weight first i guarantee I'll have loose skin after n i worry about it

[@starscream4812]

I love how the insurance company is all like “ we KNOW she wants to kill herself because of this, but it’s purely cosmetic and nothing more😀”

[@Ouchiness]

Insurance is also *so dumb* bc a lifetime of antibiotic creams and maintaining infection vectors is way more expensive & risky than a single surgery.

[@tenshi.kurama]

Tbf I can understand cause then everyone would claim self harm before cosmetic surgery but if it can be proven by her dr that she had access weight was successful and had a psychological evaluation to prove that this was causing her mental and emotional issues than cover it

[@saje239]

@@Ouchiness That's exactly why these type of procedures are typically covered in these cases. Insurance companies have a lot of formulas to calculate the long term costs of conditions. Her medical records would easily indicate that the surgery will save them money in the long run. They should have done one on a woman with debilitating back pain that needs a breast reduction. That is an absolute nightmare to get covered.

[@Ouchiness]

@@saje239 agree.

[@sierralovat5498]

So many procedures are not covered because they are considered cosmetic

[@stacymcgee5378]

I wish more doctors would work this hard to help people who need the smallest things to make them feel whole. The joy that women felt to have the extra skin removed was priceless. I know it's just a show but it still made me smile at the end.

[@brandonmcglocklin9040]

The sad problem with that is insurance fraud, a serious felony in which they could lose their job and license and face fines or jail time. Overall a lose lose situation, our healthcare system is extremely broken

[@Gib01]

@@brandonmcglocklin9040 It is not insurance fraud, it is gaming the system. A sad state of affair in the medical field in the USA that is reined over by the insurance companies.

[@brandonmcglocklin9040]

@@Gib01 it can be insurance fraud if you directly change something in order for insurance to cover it. Works the same as Medicare fraud and such. I could be wrong tho I'm not a lawyer, I just work in heathcare

[@harvestcanada]

That is why we have the NHS. She would have had her surgery. The American 'Healthcare'(?) system is appaling Paying a fortune to be told that your life is not worth saving while AHI makes a fortune.

[@madisongrogan642]

Yeah. I have a NG tube. I’m begging to get it changed to a G tubes I miss my face. I wanna be able to do skincare and makeup and not have to worry

[@SheIsBeautyFromAshes]

It's so sad how people who lose weight are left with more work than with they started with. I've lost 60 pounds and still deal with that in my stomach!

[@amandajackson668]

Same 😬 like this is my problem right now.

[@Ouchiness]

This guy isn’t a social worker? He’s a psychiatrist?

[@buffya8012]

He’s not a social worker he is a psychiatrist …but yes when you lose a substantial amount of weight you are left with almost more problems than when you were obese…excess skin that does nothing but cause infections and make you look like crap….

[@b2kzangelalwayz]

Gaining it like a glutton. It’s not sad it’s pathetic.

[@ella12626]

@@b2kzangelalwayz get help

[@saje239]

Usually skin removal surgeries are covered when they're that extreme. That much excess skin, not only causes mental anguish, but actually causes physical problems. It's not a cut and dry as this makes it sound.

[@katherineheasley6196]

It's very much dependent on the particular insurance. Some of them won't cover basically anything that falls under the umbrella of plastic surgery. Some will, but you have to wade through their moat, wrestling alligators, and then have a wizard's duel with numerous adjustors. I was fortunate that my breast reduction was covered - I only needed to pay my remaining deductible - but there are plenty of women who can't get it done because of their insurance's rules.

[@1bendykat]

@@katherineheasley6196there are also studies that suggest insurance companies are biased against Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, especially women.

[@katherineheasley6196]

@@1bendykat because of course they are. There's no corporation so evil that they can't add a little dollop of bigotry and make themselves even worse.

[@hydrangeas_lover]

Absolutely. I had the gastric sleeve. However, my surgical team gave me so much information about the excessive skin and how they would work extremely hard to manipulate my insurance company to pay for the excessive skin surgery. But the insurance company sucks because they deem the surgery as cosmetic. I've already opened a savings account and have been saving for quite sometime.

[@Wtfamidoing2970]

Dude this needs to be talked about so much more than it really is. Can not tell you how many horror stories my mom told me about her having to go through trying to get her insurance to pay for things that shouldn’t have even been questioned.

[@holmesw25]

When you think about it, this kind of thing ends up being a moral priority for doctors. They have a duty to lie and manipulate the insurance system in these cases because the insurance system is itself immoral. They have no duties whatsoever to the insurance companies' bottom line, only to the care of their patients.

[@Ouchiness]

No. Medical professionals do not have a duty to lie and manipulate anything. They have a duty to patient care. THE MEDICAL & LEGAL SYSTEMS have a duty to create safe environments to practice. This is going above and beyond. Not expected.

[@ameliasellers6396]

@@Ouchiness So you're telling me that they don't have duty to make sure that their patients are treated, got it.

[@Ouchiness]

@@ameliasellers6396 they have a duty to make sure patients are treated but if that treatment is outside their legal scope of practice or hospital policy, it’s not their duty to dupe or fix the system. That is a hospital administrator’s duty.

[@Ouchiness]

@@ameliasellers6396 your question is nuanced and the ultimate duty is to do no harm, not to provide treatment. Anything beyond that, any positive outcome, any net gain, is excellent. And the hoped and expected for outcome. But not *duty*.

[@nathaniels9141]

It doesn't matter this is TV not reality. In Reality the insurance still wouldn't approved of skin removal claim. Insurance has lots of "doctors" that basically force you to go step by step from least to most expensive treatment.

[@bluefirephoenix1977]

I was 298 lbs at one time. Now I'm down to 197 lbs. I have the hanging skin etc too. My mom was trying to get the money saved up to get my skin removal done. I was currently in a bad car accident back on 25th of September and if it wasn't for my extra skin and some fat still left around my abdominal area, I would have been killed by the seat belt in that car. It gave me a new prospective about life. I told my mom I no longer need the skin removal done cause all that extra flesh saved my life. I'm happy just the way that I am. I'm made the way I am for a reason.

[@Elizabeth-pc6gu]

Wow, I’m happy that you were able to accept this, goodluck to anything else you may encounter

[@Americanpatriot-zo2tk]

Awesome job you did great. I was 242 one town now I’m 185

[@wristdisabledwriter2893]

“Let’s give her cancer” me confused but loved it

[@samg873]

Cancer is covered by insurance

[@EggsToYourBacon]

I know this is acting, but her laughter and smile at the end made me unbelievably happy.

[@mcnoneya]

So my mom works in the medical industry and wording things for the insurance company is a big part of getting things accepted. You have to word things exactly right if you want it to be accepted, it’s ridiculous.

[@cauzie8281]

It’s true. I have a disability-if I don’t check the right things off I can’t get my wheelchair

[@mcnoneya]

@@cauzie8281 yup I had a breathing medication, an inhaler that if not written a certain way for the insurance company could cost me $400 for a single 2 week period and after ending up in the hospital as there is nothing comparable to this medication aka nothing does the same thing. I was literally suffocating. The insurance agreed to cut a deal. I guess it was cheaper for them to pay for the med in the long run than to pay for possible repeated hospital stays OR they had a heart and knew I was suffering without my meds- I literally remember suffocating no air in or out, trying to gasp and panicking and the nurses and my mom looking at me with confusion not knowing what was wrong. Terrifying and angering as I thought it was fairly obvious idk. 🤷🏻‍♀️( doubt it was out of concern though, insurance is always out for the bottom line, but idk I could be wrong, some people actually care- my mom had a chance at a high paying job but it was basically a job giving bad news to people, I forget whether it was to fire people or to reject services but she refused, she couldn’t do it, so I KNOW there are people in even the most cutthroat parts of the medical Industry who truly care) When I got home from that hospital stay I changed my trach turns out I had a huge plug blocking my airway. I can’t tell you how scary it is to suffocate and be fully conscious of what’s happening. That’s why I tell my mom who is my direct power of attorney, I want to be out of it when the time comes( unfortunately anyone with a chronic illness has to think long term on occasion- you have to review what you want to happen in case of the inevitable and decide if what you have written is still what you want. First time I was asked was pretty much as soon as I turned 18, iyiyi. Everyone should do this though while they are still able to make the decision themselves, everyone. Okay rant over, sorry.

[@mcnoneya]

@@cauzie8281 not even just check the right things but it has to fancily worded. So it’s not exactly lying it’s just finessing the truth. I use a wheelchair for long distance but in my state where I am now it’s not covered by insurance so I have to buy it outright, the only way it’s covered is if you need it 24/7 I believe and have like no ability to be mobile at all not even in home. Which stinks as those things are EXPENSIVE.

[@amandasnider2644]

I'm very worried of being stuck in loose skin just like this woman if I manage to lose this weight... especially if I turn out to have a suspected condition that's treatable and I could end up losing weight rapidly. I'm 27 and I've never had a body I liked and the pride and joy of finally having a healthy weight would not be felt if my progress was covered by loose skin. Even when fat I am OK with wearing shorts, dresses and showing my arms but having loose skin everywhere would be a nightmare because I'd want to cover up head to toe and I easily overheat. Even though I'm Canadian and thus a lot of my medical stuff is covered by the government, skin removal surgery is not covered as its considered cosmetic unless the loose skin is so severe it makes walking difficult.

[@Munchkin.Of.Pern09]

I’m so sorry to hear about your concerns. The truth is that my mother was in a very similar situation a few years ago - she was always heavy-set growing up despite having the same diet and habits as her extended family who did not have weight problems. Then a few years ago she developed a necrosis in her intestines and had to have surgery - but after the necrotic tissue was removed and she adapted to her new dietary requirements, she lost weight very quickly, and had a lot of issues with loose skin. She was able to get the removal surgery, but even then it was a difficult few weeks, what with the pain and the regular drainage… but she was much happier when it was all said and done. I hope that if you do end up getting the treatment for your condition and lose the weight that your insurance doesn’t abandon you halfway.

[@marinam.2293]

Amanda, yours is a valid concern. In my later 30s, I lost 100 lbs - on my own, no surgery - and I was hoping that I wouldn't wind up with much loose skin since I didn't rush it and went at the rate of 1-1.5 lbs/week. Unfortunately, it didn't work as well as I'd hoped; I still wound up with some loose skin on my upper arms, stomach, and thighs. It was a bigger deal to me than to anyone else, but body dysmorphia is an awful funhouse mirror; I loved how I looked fully dressed, but would never wear shorts or even a one-piece swimsuit. Skin elasticity depends on a number of factors which include age, your skin condition, and your own genetic makeup, but it's impossible to predict how much or little extra skin you could be left with. I hope you don't let that stop you, though; ultimately, being at a healthier body weight is important for your overall health. I hope there is a way to have extra skin taken care of if you need it. (You really might not need it, you know; you are very young, and the odds of your skin tightening up on its own are pretty good.) Good luck! ❤

[@sweetdkinkycurls]

@@marinam.2293 That's great congratulations! What worked for you?

[@marinam.2293]

@@sweetdkinkycurls Thank you! Mine is an interesting story (even if only to me, lol): I had a heart attack at the age of 37. I was indeed overweight, but never smoked or drank, and had absolutely no weight related health concerns. (Low blood pressure and normal cholesterol) My doctor, hospital cardiologist, and several specialists I'd been sent to see after were completely stumped. There was no follow-up treatment, and the only suggestion I'd heard was, "Well, continue to take care of yourself". (Very helpful, isn't it?) Nevertheless, since no one could definitively tell me that my weight didn't cause the heart attack, I came home from the hospital afraid to eat. I'd drink a glass of water and wonder if that was the end. As a single mother of three, two of them still at home, I REALLY wanted to make sure I was going to be there for them! Anyway... before I even realized it, I was 15 lbs down. And then another 10. By the time I "graduated" to salads, it felt like an indulgence! After that, I learned about portion control, as well as the little tricks like using small plates, and the weight just kept coming off. It finally came to 135 lbs, my normal and comfortable weight, and leveled off. I had no trouble maintaining it until peri-menopause, but then I lost it again after. That's about it. Oh, and six months after I had the heart attack, class action lawsuits started appearing en masse against the manufacturer of my previous birth control pill, Yasmin. Apparently, they were aware that it could cause heart attacks in young, non-smoking women - but chose to keep the information to themselves. Profits were more important to them.

[@samg873]

So you'd rather be unhealthy? Got it

[@dmf1301]

‘So I’ve got a patient bleeding to death from a gunshot wound… what can you do for her?’ ‘Well, we can give you a Band-Aid.’ I know that sounds ridiculous, but so is the working logic of the American healthcare system! 🤦‍♀️

[@rachaeldraeger7814]

I love how those two doctors who do a lot to help patient!

[@0Sarenity0]

I know a woman who got breast implants prescribed after her cancer. It really makes a huge difference and I hate the American healthcare system for what it does.

[@LovelyLies16]

My dad was lucky enough to have his excess skin removed following his dramatic weight loss. (And he had a TON of it.) But one thing he always said to me growing up was that getting insurance to cover needed surgeries was about "wording things just right" and "knowing how to play the game." He said that the only reason he got several of his surgeries was because he knew how to make things sound just serious enough that insurance HAD to cover it but without actually lying.

[@pinkladiibug]

Whenever I would see someone who had excess skin on their body from weight loss, I would look at them with envy honestly. I’ve always struggled with my weight and I WISH I lost so much weight that all I had to worry about was something like this. These people are literally champions who achieved something so difficult for many who are overweight, and they deserve all the love and respect in the world.

[@joelover33]

My husband went from 584lbs to 250lbs. He has lots of loose skin. It would be amazing if he was able to get proper surgery to remove the parts that bother him so much! His arms need done. Not for me! For him!! Oh how I would love to see the joy on his face.

[@premiumheadpats4150]

This is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.

[@breannaxoxo3850]

Currently in this situation and it’s so disheartening. High waisted pants pulled up too high are my best friend

[@sarahclapp505]

It is not cosmetic it is needed ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Ouchiness]

Some cosmetic surgeries are necessary. Cosmetic refers to anything visually reconstructive.

[@boundedscythe7726]

Do you think circumcision is cosmetic

[@charliemercer2593]

Man these workers are such wonderful and great people I’m so happy that sweet lady can be happy again and have positive energy good for her 😊🥰🙏

[@UnseenMisery45]

My mom lost over a hundred pounds and was left with excess skin hanging from her abdomen. It was constantly getting infections that caused pain and bleeding. The doctor she went to was able to remove and it was covered because the infections she was repeatedly getting were excruciating and could become life threatening if not treated immediately. They cut off 17 pounds of extra skin and even though it was a hard recovery she could not have been happier to have it all gone. Plus it made it a lot easier for her to lose more weight since it wasn't in the way anymore!

[@stephanieflores277]

I want doctors like her to fight for me and help me.

[@hopexiaorosetheroyal3588]

Kinda weird that Martha Jones went to New Amsterdam after leaving Unit.

[@forrealcash3891]

If it wasnt for the American healt and economic system a woman like that would have a way better life

[@crucisnh]

Bullcrap. It's not the fault of the health and economic system. If anything, it's the fault of the insurance system, which is NOT the health system. Health care and health insurance are two completely different things!!! And capitalism also has nothing to do with this.

[@forrealcash3891]

@@crucisnh idk if you know this but the reason health insurance is so bad is because the minumum is really low, that is a part of the health and actually the insurance part is part of the economic system sooooo (and btw i did not even say capitalism blind molerat)

[@nathaniels9141]

@@crucisnh Healthcare and Health insurance are the same thing at this point. Health workers spend 30% of their time with paper work for insurance companies. Also yes this the Healthcare system in the US is just as bad as the insurance companies. Every state was forced to passed laws on how many patients a nurse can watch at a time. This is cause hospital were trying to have 1 nurse watch 20 patients.

[@tenshi.kurama]

The American health system would work fine if insurance companies were non existant tbh cause then competition would drive health costs down and quality up. Just look at the history of eye surgery to improve vision.

[@DravenGal]

Holy Moley! That's Martha!

[@LisaEdgeman]

That's awesome they helped her.

[@dianedobson1104]

I loved that outcome.

[@victoriaR587]

What badass doctors!!! Love them😂

[@auvemaria]

Weight loss takes a lot emotionally than physically. I fluctuated for years. Finally have kept it off the last 4. I get more stares but not for my skin 😉 I’m a hot momma and healthy. Skin is skin; But health is wealth. Your mind has to overcome the challenges daily. But worth it in the end. Grateful to be alive and healthy. Skin or no skin, I’m still me🥰 Remember it’s a lifestyle change not a temporary one. (Hence my past fluctuations lol) good luck to y’all on your health journey💪🏽 ooorah

[@feralbluee]

my mate has cancer and i have had more problems because of insurance than anything else. luckily i live in New York, where we have so many good doctors and nurses. but many little things have been quite difficult and they add up. my brain is scrambled. i did find a cancer care group today and spoke to a cancer care social worker who helped so much. she was so calm and told me i was doing well but did need some help. i was so grateful to her. sometimes you just have to admit to yourself that you need help. have a great day, people. ⛅️🌷🌱

[@drowningincats3921]

As someone who did medical billing for many years. I can say it is a mountain atop an even bigger mountain to accomplish, but you CAN get insurance to pay for some surgeries deemed ‘cosmetic’. The circumstances have to be juuuust right, but it happens. Example: a woman suffering a genetic disorder that caused her breasts to grow abnormally large was having med issues because of them. Injured shoulders from wearing a bra and carrying the weight, back issues galore, skin chronic skin infections, etc. Took two years, and about 20 flaming hoops but her reduction surgery was finally approved and she successfully unsent the procedure. She was forced to try a myriad of other, sometimes worthless, treatments. She had to go thru several long appeals, etc. The insurance company really dragged it out, hoping she’d give up. Eventually enough doctors of varying specialties had written enough letters and included copies of her extensive charts, and they gave. Hard road, but do-able

[@andyt2k]

MRKA!

[@kristinecollier8113]

This is exactly why I'm afraid to lose weight. The loose skin left over that I won't be able to afford to. lose.

[@carenxatu5962]

4:28 Oh gawd! I thought that was the patient trying to sever her skin with a metal door! Ah~ but the joy she expressed at the end. And the two of them examining her skin for risks of skin cancer. XD I found that way too funny.

[@muscleman125]

depending where you live and what insurance you have you can get excess skin removal covered if you get rashes/infections like the character in the show. People even fake rashes in order to get the surgery marked as essential for your physical health.

[@onewayturtles]

As if large people don't have enough problems already.

[@crystalkacmar5071]

I have lost 135 pounds and I have hanging skin on my arms, legs, and mainly my stomach. My "apron" gets infections all the time. I'm also very uncomfortable about my stomach. On January 18, 2024 I will finally be getting a panniculectomy and I am beyond excited!!

[@The_Egg21]

Imma be honest, these psychiatrists in these medical dramas are the GOAT

[@xiaoyanlin9327]

And helps you give more energy!

[@isasantos8577]

I feel her, I gained and lost weight a lot of times and sometimes I would prefer to be back at obesity than deal with the skin. I hate it. But at the same time, mine isn't as pronounced so I can live with it, but damn IT'S SO FRUSTRATING

[@SusanHukel-rm4lg]

The insurance company know how bad this is,so they're not stupid just cruel not to include this as part of the total weight loss journey.the insurance company can definitely be evil like this.

[@gendoll5006]

I have Medicaid and just had a “tummy tuck”. I’ve lost 100 lbs and had a traumatic injury to my lower stomach. The doc (general surgeon not plastic) just coded (billed) it in a way where it wasn’t considered cosmetic. Yea I had an underlying injury but it can be done. If you have a hernia you could get your insurance to cover it as well. I’ve seen a lot of stories of people getting tummy tucks on Medicaid in certain states, so you just have to do your research.

[@moon_shoes]

For everyone in this comment section sharing their feelings about their loose skin, please please please talk to whoever you get your insurance through. It's not well known but a lot of insurances do cover getting certain types of loose skin removal if you have lost a significant amount of weight and have kept it off for over 6 months. Not for your whole body but especially if you're dealing with extra skin around your stomach and it's causing you to have abrasions and fungal infections regularly then go to your doctor or a clinic and have them document it over several months. I know it's embarrassing, I deal with it myself, but just know that you do have options. And if you don't have insurance there are still things you can do to help manage your loose skin and there are a lot of other people who are dealing with those things right along with you. No matter what, you are beautiful and you deserve to feel beautiful in your own skin.

[@prissylovejoy702]

Ah man I know the feeling. Lost almost 100lbs and I’ve got turkey waddle everywhere. AND I look 20 years older than I actually am. It sucks. I would almost rather be fat again. Oh and the skin rashes and infections are too real!

[@sierralovat5498]

Im not saying this to be mean or anything, just had an idea in my head: is there a way that someone like you or me (lost 100 too) can go to europe or another country that can do the surgery? I've heard of people doing this and tbh I'm desperate. Insurance doesnt cover me either.

[@prissylovejoy702]

@@sierralovat5498 you could but you’d better know what you are doing. Surgeries in other countries can be extremely dangerous. Many people have died or been paralyzed etc. from botched surgeries. The health laws are so different over seas. I would want a reputable doctor here recommended someone first.

[@pamelaj.betz-baron2420]

((HUGS))

[@just-tess]

"oh that dog looks super cancery" says the CC, great line either way!

[@samckitty4906]

I know exactly what they’re talking about. Everybody wants you to be thin and healthy when you get down to the healthy weight nobody can tell you what to do with the skin.

[@jayleighbear]

as someone who weighs 250 im terrified i’ll be left with loose skin when i lose weight. it’s my greatest fear. i used to weigh 130

[@kookycoolauntkaryn5884]

❤❤❤❤❤ I wish things like this would actually happen in real life....

[@jennhernandz3912]

I have family members who have struggled with weight all my life and I will always have compassion for anyone that is struggling with weight issues

[@mooglerae32]

"This bit looks SUPER cancer-y" lol goof ball!

[@christinalittleton3771]

Before I lost my mom from a gran mal, I was normal by America's standards. Both the during and after, I began emotionally eating. At that time, I was depressed to notice and stop. I was 12 years old at that time. During my mid-20s, I was fat-shamed by some of my relatives, so I chose to do an IF Diet which meant that I had to skip breakfast. Eventually, I would get "hangry" until lunchtime. Recently, I went to my doctor and she recommend me a keto diet. Unfortunately, my "Aunt Flo" never visited for about several months and I'm currently single. So, my doctor gave me something to help with the "visit", but the side effect is "weight gain" which caused me to hear "You looked so good before." Is "doctor's orders" more important or not?

[@nilzasilvadesouza2371]

Gosto muito dessa série .

[@mcnoneya]

I think probably everyone has had at least a passing thought of hurting themselves like “I wonder what it would feel like to take a knife and put it in my stomach” and then you’re like “wait what am I thinking , ick” and you move on. That being said I wouldn’t be shocked if nearly every person on the earth has TRULY contemplated suicide at least once by the time they are 30. Some are “stronger” and able to resist and some just can’t overcome their depression and succumb to it. Stay strong, fight the good fight, you are loved. God gave His only Son because he loves you just the way you are. That being said He loves you enough not to leave you the way you are either. But you are loved. Come as you are.

[@procrastinatorproductions3378]

Depression makes you think these things constantly, and sometimes it's so loud it's all you can think about. When my Depression was at it's worst I had to wait around in parking lots for hours sometimes because the thought to drive into oncoming traffic was so loud I was afraid I would actually follow through and do it. Intrusive thoughts every once and a while is normal, but having them all the time isn't. Thinking about suicide with no intention to follow through at least a few times in your life is normal, thinking about suicide and genuinely considering doing it is not normal and you should seek help and support. The mindset that "everyone goes through these things" is extremely damaging, I was a victim of that mindset for many years. (I do not reccomend attempting to rawdog life with no professional support if you are struggling the way that I was)

[@mcnoneya]

@@procrastinatorproductions3378 you expressed exactly what I was trying to. Everyone has intrusive thoughts but the ongoing depression that paralyzes and interrupts your life is different. Where you can’t get those suicidal thoughts to go away, definitely seek help. I just meant that everyone has intrusive thoughts.

[@judysanchez6329]

She's suffering so what It's necessary for her to Have the cosmetic surgery, otherwise . Eventually she might Have blood infection True her body .

[@nadiamccall4311]

i feel like this about my whole face (nose and teeth mostly) and have also considered purposely getting in an accident but knowing my luck I'd end up hurting the wrong part. It sucks hating your looks and not having the means to fix it.

[@drbjgaming8533]

I love docter today after I well go in trip

[@sierrawhite8088]

You should try getting public government insurance to approve scoliosis surgery 😂

[@albedougnut]

This same thing is used against transgender people as well for surgical procedures. Just because a procedure is technically cosmetic does not mean that it is not necessary; fail that, cosmetic surgeries can often provide real demonstrable benefits to the people receiving them. So long as a doctor and/or therapist can assess that it will improve the wellbeing of the patient, be the outcomes physical or psychological, then they should be covered. Granted, healthcare should be considered a human right and ought to be covered as a social service.

[@tinygirl7531]

We pay these high ass premiums yet the insurances cover bare minimum more times than not. My son's diabetic medicine is over $400 per month with the insurance. 😒

[@buffbarneystan3280]

Insurance will turn down a life saving surgery and just say "Has the patient tried meditating?"

[@skmloafer]

"OH that one looks super cancery" 😭🤣

[@sarahclapp505]

For me I live in the UK. I lost so much weight before lockdown ❤️❤️❤️. Yes I could have got the surgery if I kept it off, lockdown happened and we all know that was basically eating, drinking because that is all we had. I thought and wait so basically by the time the 2-3 years stopped half the weight came back.

[@boundedscythe7726]

Why didn't you go out for a walk?

[@sarahclapp505]

@@boundedscythe7726 when c19 first hit the UK I had a 1 year old. The lock down in the UK we was longer allowed to go out for 1 hour a day in that time I had to get food for us, and I was scared of getting IT I am the only parent so what was going to happen to my baby

[@mr.whocares8787]

the short-sightedness and money for naught these insurances have... what costs more? a one-time skin removal or years and years and years of meds for rashes caused by said skin.

[@Chronically_JBoo]

The extra skin must be very heavy i cannot imagine. I will soon when i lose weight

[@ashleighberryman9280]

This clip hit me TOO HARD for too many reasons. Both with weight and having PCOS……but a man that wants to be a woman can just have it but it took me 10 years get diagnosed with a hormone imbalance. I even had to change my wording up as well. Going to a doctor and telling them I’ve been TTC for years wasn’t enough for anyone to check me out.……..its not the trans woman I’m mad at, it’s the government

[@TheCaremel]

Just want to give you Huggies I'm sorry

[@EnvyVGrimm]

Loop holes for the win.

[@meggrotte4760]

We have the best medical care in the world if you can afford it. It's really sad

[@nathananderson7962]

I thought they were going to literally cause tumors to grow in her excess skin and didn't question it. I guess I'm watching too much House MD.

[@tenshi.kurama]

i don't understand why skin donations cant be covered

[@sarahclapp505]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aklemon06]

I lost 200 pounds and feels this so much. I understand this is fictional, but this is what happens in life. I mean writers can't get ideas or inspirations unless it's happened or (obviously) they thought it themselves.

[@skylardavies9851]

This woman was also on Stan Twitter’s page check it out titled “ Sir, you’re hot” . I promise shes the same woman . You’re welcome.

[@sbradley1308]

Literally scared to lose weight for this reason. I don't want surgery, my cousin almost died from it BUT I don't want the extra skin either. I'm trying to loose weight anyway but I'm not happy about it tbh. I figured if I get too much loose skin and hate it I can just gain some weight back until I'm healthier than my heaviest but not as flabby 🤷‍♀️ kinda sucks. It scares me but I also did this to myself.

[@clarebartlett7984]

Unless you have an underlying health condition or disability obesity is mostly tied to a food addiction or mental trauma. As sad as that is.

[@chillbilly2517]

I'm fat and I don't care and neither should anyone else.

[@blakeslytherin6136]

How big you are can effect quality of life. Lots of health issues can occur with obesity, both mental and physical. You may be fine but many others aren't.

[@andyt2k]

MRKA!

[@darkwarriormaster9644]

Obesity really needs to be taken more seriously beyond thinking it's lack of willpower.

[@tiffanymonique7098]

I have the complete understanding that this is a false narrative however the real emotions that it brings to the forefront are crazy because this narrative came to be over somebody's true story narratives really derive over somebody's life story that someone else chose to put into ATV script and we all know somebody who's in this position or who has been in this position or who we're fighting with to overcome some kind of mental health issue because they can't get the help they need It's just sad

[@Iuxinterior]

removing extra skin shouldn’t be considered cosmetic because that’s an abnormality

[@farinshore8900]

Apply to remove necrotic tissue and remove other potential necrosis.

[@Bluefrog757]

If she had weight loss surgery, skin removal is part of it right?

[@rilesze9855]

I know exactly how this is. With being trans... I have fought insurance so much...

[@kellypatterson9456]

My sis got a nose job because the doctor asked her if she has ever had a problem with breathing through her nose. Yes and yep.

[@cosima9586]

I never watched this show, but is that Martha?

[@katherineheasley6196]

That is indeed Dr. Jones, yes.

[@sarahclapp505]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭😭

[@tieflingcorpse9817]

i love the body positivity in this episode. or maybe body realism is the better word

[@benjaminkell3726]

no one should be positive about hitting 300 pounds being so obese when they lose the weight they have a mountain of extra skin.

[@tieflingcorpse9817]

i dont think you understand what body positivity means@@benjaminkell3726

[@sarahclapp505]

❤️❤️❤️❤️Please

[@LilChelle]

My husband had cancer and every few months he has to have a surgical biopsy. All was fine and good until the last one because the Dr performed it in office which btw is $6000 less than the hospital but now the insurance won’t cover it.

[@horacehalt4216]

How much do you have to weigh to be stuck with loose skin when you lose weight?

[@AudreyKey9653]

It depends really. Skin elasticity changes as you age, so an adult could lose 100lbs and have loose skin everywhere, while a teenager could do the same and be unscathed. Other things matter too, like how much you lost vs how much you weigh, (going from 400 to 300 is very different than going from 200 to 100), and how fast you lose it. So in general, the less you weigh, the younger you are, the less you lose and how slowly you lose it, means less loose skin. If you are older, weight more, lose more and a lot faster, you would have more loose skin. But of course all of this is general, a lot of reactions are based in genetics and medications and specifics.

[@thehulk86]

aaaaand sadly 6 months later someone comes after them for fraud

[@drbjgaming8533]

She knows you

[@cloudstone123]

Is it just me or is everything in the American system (not just medical) all about finding exceptions for the rules/laws because of how much the rules/laws actually harm people? It isn't that rules or laws are bad. But in the US they just seem so badly defined or worded.

[@honeybee2587]

I hate insurance companies who play God! They decided who is worthy of treatment and who isn't! Their lines here are: "We are sorry you are suffering mentality and emotionally. But we cannot help you. Your mental health is your problem not ours. As we don't believe in mental illness." I hate this so much! 😡

[@LilyGrace95]

I'd be curious to know how this is handled in the UK. Obviously, we have the NHS so medical treatment is free. But as far as I'm aware, cosmetic surgery is still something you have to pay for out of pocket (if memory serves, it's an ongoing battle with a lot of trans people). So I wonder what this kind of surgery would be classed as..? Any of my fellow Brits know the answer?

[@sarahclapp505]

F that Yes it is❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@daviaugustusfarrant5563]

Your's should know Brazil's healthcare

[@Dr.Meola1980]

Yes I do think it sucks. Losing all that weight. Just to have a bunch of flabby skin. The entitlement of people in this day society is getting ridiculous. No one thinks they are accountable for their own actions. It always goes like this. Nobody told me what I was doing was going to make me 500 lb. So now you need to pay for my gastric bypass to lose. Then it goes from nobody told me what I was doing would make me so overweight. To now I heard obesity is a disease but also genetic. Which either it's a disease or it's just in your genetics. Either way leads you to believe that nothing you did cause you to gain weight because of your disease. Same thing with the genetics argument. Because I am genetically predetermined to be 500 lb. That means I eat just as much or less then skinny people but just because of my genetics I become obese without overeating. So with that logic gastric bypass surgery that makes it so you cannot eat over your daily recommended amount of calories. Should not do a damn thing. Because with your genetics you already eat less then your daily recommended amount of calories and became obese. Common sense is not very common these days. Especially because so many people prefer to be told a comforting lie.

[@kairinase]

Saggy situations calls for a saggy answer!

[@rebeccaemerson3290]

Wtf ?????

[@annab9994]

I will never understand American “health” system 😏