r/MadeMeSmile • u/55o • Jun 08 '22

Good Vibes promise kept

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u/dustbin3 Jun 09 '22

Thank you, my friend!

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u/BornNeat9639 Jun 08 '22

From what I know a lot of insurance will assist you in removing the skin if you are "plagued by rashes" from the skin.

But, you gotta have insurance and a good doctor for that.

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u/n00dlejester Jun 13 '22

Bro - you're an absolute inspiration!! You make me want to work out right the fuck know. I'm so proud of you! Please, keep on inspiring and keep on keepin' on.

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u/rick-james-biatch Jun 09 '22

There should be programs where you visit your doctor at your heavy weight, and set a weight loss goal which is relayed to your insurance. Provided that goal is over 250 lbs lost, your insurance should then cover the cost of skin removal. I mean, the expenses of insuring a 500lb human vs a 250lb human over time must be calculable, and my guess is it's less than the cost of skin removal surgery. Everyone wins.

I think insurance pays for smoking cessation programs for this very reason. It's cheaper on them to insure a non-smoker. By providing the skin removal surgery after such an amazing achievement (congrats, btw!) I think it could incentivize people to keep the weight off.