Hi y'all!

Well I went to the drs. today and she said she really thinks I should get a panniculectomy...I know it's not a full tummy tuck right? Has anyone here had one? Any information is appreciated

I had two nasty drains in for a week after my tummy tuck and the removal of those things is best if it is swift. I will warn you though it made me gasp. It felt so freaking weird. It was a sharp little pain but the feeling was just freaky of it sliding out from under your skin. Yes, I probably did nothing right now to help you with that visual but hell after all these surgeries the drain removal is nothing but it is something you will probably remember. HUGS.

I had two nasty drains in for a week after my tummy tuck and the removal of those things is best if it is swift. I will warn you though it made me gasp. It felt so freaking weird. It was a sharp little pain but the feeling was just freaky of it sliding out from under your skin. Yes, I probably did nothing right now to help you with that visual but hell after all these surgeries the drain removal is nothing but it is something you will probably remember. HUGS.

Hahahahaha! That's totally ok. All feedback is appreciated ...Ok so swift is definitely the way to go! Thanks

Hey honey,

I saw something on tv recently about a lady who had this done. Good that you can get it covered by Kaiser

Look forward to hearing how you get on. xxx

And yes, the drain does feel pretty weird!

Hey Sophia, I saw my PCP today and asked for the panni referral. He agreed but said he didn't think it would be covered! No way! I'm really hoping he is just misinformed, but said we may have to really play it up that I have rashes and problems or they may not cover it. I told him I'd heard the exact opposit and even shared your story about getting right thru, so I don't know now. But that was this morning and I already had a phone message from Fontana that they received my referral and were calling to make an appt. with me...ha ha ha! Can that go any faster???? I assume this will be for a class like you went to. I'll keep you posted. I wanted to ask you if your surgery would be at Ontario or Fontana?

Hey Sophia, I saw my PCP today and asked for the panni referral. He agreed but said he didn't think it would be covered! No way! I'm really hoping he is just misinformed, but said we may have to really play it up that I have rashes and problems or they may not cover it. I told him I'd heard the exact opposit and even shared your story about getting right thru, so I don't know now. But that was this morning and I already had a phone message from Fontana that they received my referral and were calling to make an appt. with me...ha ha ha! Can that go any faster???? I assume this will be for a class like you went to. I'll keep you posted. I wanted to ask you if your surgery would be at Ontario or Fontana?

These PCPs have no idea what they are talking about. I specifically remember Dr. Zane saying if WE say you need a panni, you get one and it's the only plastic loose skin procedure that Kaiser will cover. Now that is when the referral comes from the bariatric department. I'm not sure what is going to happen in my case, since it came from obgyn. I really wasn't even thinking about a panni otherwise I would have asked Dr. Zane for one.

I did the initial panni class right away in Fontana. I'm scheduled to see the surgeon on September 14th, in Fontana (they actually wanted to see my sooner I just couldn't make the appt). So I guess it all depends on how the appt goes that day. If it's meant to be, it shall be ...I'm still scurrred about the 2 drains LOL! I will definitely keep you posted!!!

These PCPs have no idea what they are talking about. I specifically remember Dr. Zane saying if WE say you need a panni, you get one and it's the only plastic loose skin procedure that Kaiser will cover. Now that is when the referral comes from the bariatric department. I'm not sure what is going to happen in my case, since it came from obgyn. I really wasn't even thinking about a panni otherwise I would have asked Dr. Zane for one.

I did the initial panni class right away in Fontana. I'm scheduled to see the surgeon on September 14th, in Fontana (they actually wanted to see my sooner I just couldn't make the appt). So I guess it all depends on how the appt goes that day. If it's meant to be, it shall be ...I'm still scurrred about the 2 drains LOL! I will definitely keep you posted!!!

I agree. I'm sure my PCP was out of the loop on this. But OMG - I already have the class appt. next week on 9/7. Jeez I'll probably have the surgery the week after that LOL! Sounds like yours is going to be scheduled very soon. Yikes. What are we getting ourselves into?

So I attended the pre-panni class today at Fontana. Didn't learn anything that you didn't already share with us, Sophia. They said to let my PCP know that I finished the class and he would take care of notifying the surgeon's office and then they will schedule an appt.for me. Let us know how your appt. goes.

So I attended the pre-panni class today at Fontana. Didn't learn anything that you didn't already share with us, Sophia. They said to let my PCP know that I finished the class and he would take care of notifying the surgeon's office and then they will schedule an appt.for me. Let us know how your appt. goes.

What? That's weird. I didn't have to call anyone to let them know I finished the class...interesting. The surgery department just called me right away to schedule an appointment. I wonder why they said that. Did they tell you that once you have your consult with the surgeon it could be a 1 week wait to a 3 month wait, just depending on how busy they were?

Hello

I've been researching TTs, Panni's, abdominal lipectomy, abdominalplasty on the internet and watching surgery procedures on youtube.... one website I found that were written by the plastic surgeons in Bellflower, Ca is

http://xnet.kp.org/permanentejournal/spr08/abdominal_lipectomy.html

I found this to be great information. It seems that Kaiser approved for patients to have an abdominal lipectomy which is the panniculectomy and abdominalplasty together. Although I am at 85 pounds lost, I have an appt to see plastic surgeon in a week 1/2. I merely want to know where I stand in having the procedure and go from there. WIll keep you all posted.

Good luck Sophia

Krys

Good luck to all of you.

I was wondering about the panni procedure too. Especially since Kaiser will cover it! I've never been able to find any pictures of a panni without it being a tummy tuck so I'm really curious how it will look without any of the tightening of the stomach. I didn't think it went all the way around though. If you have a link to examples, please share, thanks!

Hello

I thought maybe this website will help us to understand the differences. The website contains pictures of patients who had a different of variety of surgeries---before and after.

Please Beware

http://www.prplastic.com/tummy_tuck_9.htm

from Sophia::::Your BMI must be no greater than 30 (Kaiser). Have a stable weight (they say for at least 6 months).

Hi Sohpia

Did the instructor emphasize this as a must or this is what Kaiser prefers? I have an appt Jan 3 with plastic surgeon. However, I am not at goal, but my weight has been the same since June. BMI is over 35.

Edited December 24, 201114 yr by BlaqBeary

Another procedure: Corset Trunkplasty

Here is one website of many. Search at your leisure.

http://www.corsettrunkplasty.com/Introduction.php

Well, I know it's been awhile, but I just had my 6 month follow-up appt. with the surgeon for my panni surgery. I have a date!! I'm sooooo excited. It's been so long that it's reminding me of the long journey leading up to my sleeve surgery. So just 6 weeks from now I will have this fatty apron of skin removed from my stomach for FREEEEEEE. I've wanted this thing gone for so long. I'm very excited.

Congratulations, you are very lucky to have this covered by your insurance! Not as many people are so lucky. I had a drain w/my Sleeve, and it was more or less a pain than anything else and yes the pulling it out was quite weird. I figure I will wait until at least this fall or next Spring before I pursue plastics hoping I can try and get Aetna to pay for something- ha ha... They do have the CPT codes in there, but whether I will meet their criteria is another. I haven't had any rashes for several months now since getting closer to goal. So, will just have to see. It's interesting since I need arms, thighs, ta ta's, thighs, tummy.... I notice when I hold the girls up, it does naturally help the tummy area- not make it go away, but it does help. So, if I end up paying out of pocket, I will probably opt for the breast augmentation and then decide whether to do the arms or tummy. Ideally both of them, but just have to see where things end up at that point.

Keep us posted on your journey!!