Just had my 6 month follow up with my sleeve surgeon and he suggested i see his partner for a panni. Has anyone else had a doc do this so soon? I thought I would have to wait for at least a year

Depending on the size of the panni, I know sometimes the surgeon will just cut the damn thing off while weight loss is still occurring in order to rid the patient of discomfort and facilitate better exercise and then to a full on TT later when the patient as maintained a stable weight.

What is it???

It's where the they take the hanging loose skin of the stomach "pooch" off

What is it???

Ya know the big fat flop of stomach that hangs down??? That's a pannus.. and a panniculectomy is having your big fat pannus chopped off surgically. Often the fat that's left in the bottom of the pannus can't be lost through diet and exercise because it is not attached to anything and is just hanging there like a rock in the bottom of a sock... so they just remove the left over fat and the skin.

I don't have much. I was 241 at surgery and Im 173 now.

Sounds like he might be drumming up business then...

I don't have much. I was 241 at surgery and Im 173 now.

lucky girl! I'd totally wait until you're in maintainence and then treat yourself to a "mommy makeover" But that's just me!

Does insurance cover this at all?

Rarely

I just saw my surgeon this afternoon (Wed. Feb. 6) and she told me that Blue Cross will pay for removal of panni after one year from surgery date and a 100 pounds loss. Also, if you have sores and irritated skin it needs to be documented with pictures for more proof that you need this surgery.

I just saw my surgeon this afternoon (Wed. Feb. 6) and she told me that Blue Cross will pay for removal of panni after one year from surgery date and a 100 pounds loss. Also' date=' if you have sores and irritated skin it needs to be documented with pictures for more proof that you need this surgery.[/quote']

Thank you for that, bc is my insurance company so I will keep that in mind

I just saw my surgeon this afternoon (Wed. Feb. 6) and she told me that Blue Cross will pay for removal of panni after one year from surgery date and a 100 pounds loss. Also' date=' if you have sores and irritated skin it needs to be documented with pictures for more proof that you need this surgery.[/quote']

Wow, this is great info to know. I didn't know what a panni was!

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Yeah i have issues with irritated skin mostly in my belly button. My insurance covers it.

I just saw my surgeon this afternoon (Wed. Feb. 6) and she told me that Blue Cross will pay for removal of panni after one year from surgery date and a 100 pounds loss. Also' date=' if you have sores and irritated skin it needs to be documented with pictures for more proof that you need this surgery.[/quote']

I have bc too. My policy states a 100 pound loss and remain at a stable weight for 3 months. Also the documentation of rashes. I am only 50 pounds down but the rashes have started becoming a problem.

Just had my 6 month follow up with my sleeve surgeon and he suggested i see his partner for a panni. Has anyone else had a doc do this so soon? I thought I would have to wait for at least a year

lol, I want your doc!