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Panniculectomy??

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nicholet    2

nicholet
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K, so I've been approved for a paniculectomy and I'm scheduled for July 13... I'm debating and researching this. My surgeon who did my band is gonna be doing the paniculectomy. I've lost 75 lbs. with the band and I'm completely satisfied. I'm at 145lbs. My doctor asked me if I wanted to get rid of the excess fat and I'm like sure, if the insurance is covering it why not? I'm ok with it or without it and currently trying to make a decision. Any insight would be helpful.

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running_scared    125

running_scared
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I'd get the fat removed too, if you don't have to pay.

Good job!

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danielle b    32

danielle b
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Heck ya....get rid of it!!

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adorkbl    156

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I would in a heartbeat if insurance covered it! But if it doesn't bother you, that is entirely up to you! Good luck with your decision.

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highland    168

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Is he a plastic surgeon?

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thighhigh    23

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Good Question! Its not often that a surgeon has two such different specialties but if he's good and it is covered, go for it!

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nicholet    2

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Well my doc is technically a general surgeon... But he done my lap band and they have been wonderful to me. Right now I am 1wk 3 days post op panni. Doing good and looking great! Lost 5lbs of extra skin and fat.

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zwordz    0

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Congrats on your loss and decision for the surgery... how is your recovery going? I had a panni and Lipo done, but am still in pain. I have had lots of Fluid build up, any complications for you?

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Josoliviamaid    0

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I'm curious about this as well. In fact, the whole reason I had WLS was BECAUSE I wanted a panniculectomy. After 7 pregnancies (5 deliveries) at "advanced maternal age" and a haphazard emergency c-section with the last one, I've had a lot of troubles with the pannos. My insurance has 3 criteria for the surgery. I met the first 2 but the 3rd one is WLS. It forced me to realize that indeed I was a "fat girl". It was a bittersweet moment..... depressing that I had let this happen to myself.... and sweet because this has been the best journey for me. But with the c-section, because of excessive amniotic Fluid and cardiomyopathy, I wound up with a pulmonary embolism. My fear in getting the panniculectomy is wondering if I will be putting myself at risk for another blood clot. I'm curious to know how your recovery is going and what type of incision is done.

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O.T.R. sleever    3,386

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I say, let them take all the fat they will.

If you change your mind, I bet you know how to get it back.

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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