beachcitygirl

My TT was 3 months ago. I did feel the same way, I almost cancelled. I am so glad I did not.It is a slow recovery, but so worth it. I love the results. Not having that extra skin hanging has motivated me to get back in the gym. I have lost 15 pounds since the surgery. I am happy to answer any questions you have. Make me heal.com has a wonderful support group for TT. It is just like this one but tons of people who had the TT. I found it very useful after the surgery. before surgery it could make you a little nervous. Teri

I had a TT 11-10-11. I lost 20 pounds since, and I do have a golf ball in my tummy. I hate it!

My insurance covered my TT because of rash and the potential of fungus growing. My doctors office did all the paper work. They know how to word everything, I think they said something about an oder and sweating

Sorry I should say BSBC is approved my panniculectomy. I am paying an additional 1k for the TT

Congrats! I am very happy for you. I have the same insurance and was banded 4-10. They just approved my Tummy Tuck, I am getting that 11-10

Hi, my insurance is paying for my panniculectomy, my Dr. is charging an additional 1,000 for TT. Good luck. Let us know how it goes

I am 183 now and 5'4 we have the same mini goal and final goal. Some days I wonder if I will ever get to 150. How tall are you? Congrat on the huge weight lost!

I had surgery 4-29-10. I was 250 pounds and I also have given birth 5 times. I know how overwhelming this whole process can be, but you will be ok. In fact a year from now you will be amazing. Healthy, more energy, and looking fab. A year goes by so fast. When I was where you are, I did not think I would ever get here. Take it one day at a time.

I have Blue Shield/Blue Cross. My appt was kind of a mess. The front office mixed up my paperwork, this made the Dr. fustrated. He was nice to me but rude to the PA. He was hurried, rushed with his answers, stressed yet still trying to be nice to me. His pictures looked great, and I like the answers to my questions but did not get the warm fuzzy feeling I have read on other post. I am scheduled for surgery 11-10-11. My birthday is 5 days later. A flat tummy what a wonderful gift to me! I asked how this surgery would compare to the Breast Reduction I got last year. He said it is a much tougher surgery, more painfull, and longer recovery. This scared me very much as I had a real slow painful recovery. 2 mos of the worst pain ever, 3 mos sleeping in a recliner, 6 mos of pain, depression wonderring why I would do this to myself. It has been a year and a half, and I have slight numbness on the side of breast and sensitive nipples, not a big deal at all. I am very happy with the results, so the pain was worth it. I have fibromyalgia so I have over active pain nerves causing everything to be much more painful, and I was told my recovery time is about twice as long. Thanks for your post

Thanks........ I have my consult appt. in 2 hrs. I have printed your questions for me to ask. I am vervous and excited

My surgery was april 2010, you and I have lost the same amount of weight. I just got approved for a tummy tuck, but have chosen to wait until I lose more weight. Talk about a wast of time, but I am trying to focus on the fact that I am 189 pounds not 250 anymore. before the lap band I would go on a diet and after a year and a half I would have lost 60 pounds and gained back 70. Keep up the good work and be nice to yourself, you deserve it!

Thanks spoiltmom- I would not have thought of most those ?? My insurance is paying for the lower portion and I will pay a $1000.00 for the top portion. My Dr says it looks bad to just do the lower so he gives huge discount to do the whole tummy. Sorry I forget the correct terms for these procedures.

3-29-10 surgery, I am down a total of 61 pounds, I have not worked as hard as I coul have, but today that changes as I just found out I am approved for a tummy tuck. I want to lose another 25 pounds first as fast as possible. Congrats to everyone on your weight loss

Thanks for sharing! My insurance covers tummy but not arms and thighs. I WAS considering Mexico for my future PS.