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Candigrl1 got a reaction from BlondePatriotInCDA in does kaiser pay for a tummy tuck? October 27, 2023

This is very true of Kaiser. Your pannus has to hang down pass the mons area. Kaiser did cover my panniculectomy but I upgraded to the Tummy Tuck ($5500 in San Diego) so because some of it was covered I got half off. I'm now two days postop. Hope this helps.

Candigrl1 got a reaction from TwinkleToes87 in Debating between Tummy Tuck and panniculectomy February 24

Some of this should have been put in bold.
"But make sure you like your surgeon's work. Often plastic surgeons who take insurance aren't always the ones with the most pleasing outcomes."

Candigrl1 got a reaction from BlondePatriotInCDA in does kaiser pay for a tummy tuck? October 27, 2023

This is very true of Kaiser. Your pannus has to hang down pass the mons area. Kaiser did cover my panniculectomy but I upgraded to the Tummy Tuck ($5500 in San Diego) so because some of it was covered I got half off. I'm now two days postop. Hope this helps.

Candigrl1 got a reaction from SleeveToBypass2023 in This last 50 pounds is the bane of my existence!!! October 27, 2023

Hi,
I'm sure that last bit of weight will eventually come off. Just wanted to drop by and say Wow look at you! You look great!!!!!

Candigrl1 got a reaction from BlondePatriotInCDA in does kaiser pay for a tummy tuck? October 27, 2023

This is very true of Kaiser. Your pannus has to hang down pass the mons area. Kaiser did cover my panniculectomy but I upgraded to the Tummy Tuck ($5500 in San Diego) so because some of it was covered I got half off. I'm now two days postop. Hope this helps.

Candigrl1 got a reaction from MsTeeTee in Is it just me or… August 3, 2023

Just try and ignore what is being said and keep your eye on your goals.

Candigrl1 reacted to SleeveToBypass2023 in My progress so far..... July 23, 2023

pic 1 - 421 pounds (2 months before surgery)
pic 2 - 360 pounds
pic 3 - 330 pounds
pic 4 - 300 pounds
pic 5 - 275 pounds
pic 6 (today) - 263 pounds
158 pounds lost in 17 months (15 months since original surgery plus 2 months Keto before surgery)....another 63 to go!!!!!

Candigrl1 got a reaction from Summermoose in So depressed about my hair July 9, 2023

I'm just really depressed about my hair. I knew I would lose some hair but I just didn't expect to lose so much. Even a pixie cut (which I wanted) wouldn't look right. Only saving grace is that the Hair loss has slowed down. But not gonna lie I feel at a lost.

Candigrl1 reacted to ms.sss in Debating between Tummy Tuck and panniculectomy July 2, 2023

I had my panniculectomy covered by insurance, and just paid the difference to "upgrade" to a TT.
The difference is an overall flatter, tighter abdomen with the Tummy Tuck.
With the panniculectomy, they remove the hanging/foldover pannus over your lower abdomen, with the TT, they remove a lot more residual tissue, fat and skin in areas that go beyond the pannus. TT's also often involve muscle tightening (they sew your abdominal muscles closer together down the middle).
Some pics i pulled from Google for a visual:

Candigrl1 reacted to sillykitty in Debating between Tummy Tuck and panniculectomy July 2, 2023

A panni just removed the excess hanging skin. The purpose is medical and cosmetic outcome is not the purpose. Often the belly button will be removed entirely.
With a tt a good cosmetic outcome is the goal. Muscle repair is included, The incision can be extended to prevent dog ears. The incision placement is low so it can be hidden. The belly button recreated.
But make sure you like your surgeon's work. Often plastic surgeons who take insurance aren't always the ones with the most pleasing outcomes. (Different for @ms.sss n Canada, with socialized medicine)

Candigrl1 reacted to catwoman7 in Debating between Tummy Tuck and panniculectomy July 2, 2023

if you can afford to pay the difference, I'd go for the full Tummy Tuck. The results are going to look a lot more natural.

Candigrl1 got a reaction from SleeveToBypass2023 in Had my revision from sleeve to bypass on the 28th... July 1, 2023

I had issues trying to take pills because I always had to use a lot of Water so that was out. Now I can take pills but usually opt for chewable if I can. I was also told no NSAIDs ever again.

Candigrl1 got a reaction from SleeveToBypass2023 in Had my revision from sleeve to bypass on the 28th... July 1, 2023

I had issues trying to take pills because I always had to use a lot of Water so that was out. Now I can take pills but usually opt for chewable if I can. I was also told no NSAIDs ever again.

Candigrl1 reacted to Teresa Eschenbaum in At a stall June 30, 2023

I stall about every 3 weeks or so. It does pass if you stay on plan.

Candigrl1 got a reaction from Lisa XO in One year!!! April 19, 2023

So, today It's been officially one year since my surgery. Yay!
I am very happy about how much I lost. I started at 264 and am now at 154 and still want to lose a little bit more so my doctor can refer me to plastics. It's slow going but it's going.
I wasn't sure what I was going to write but decided to just go with how I was feeling. One of things I love is I'm much smaller and have more energy but I am also a bit resentful. Bigger people aren't taken seriously sometimes by doctors. I complained of chest pain before the weight loss and was told your blood pressure is too high. Now that I am smaller I was told well that shouldn't be happening and got a CT scan done on Thursday. I had to take prednisone and Benadryl because I'm allergic to the dye contrast. Well they did find two blockages in my arteries one at 70% so tomorrow I have to go in and get a stent put in and I'm a bit pissed off that this could have been taken care of earlier if they had taken my concerns seriously. I haven't done any exercise in a month cause I'm too scared I'll keel over with a heart attack. The moral of this story is to pay attention to your body and if you have concerns speak with your doctor and be insistent if you need them to listen.