panniculectomy

[kaysonsmom 59]

Having my panni next week Tuesday. Really nervous ut can't wait to have all this extra skin off. 7-12 was my one yr mark and my weight has been steady for the past 6 months. My highest weight was 266 Im now about 170 and my doc says that's a good weight for my frame. Im 5' 7". So i think this surgery is really gonna help me be able to work my core more effectively and give me more confidence.

[Mimistar 78]

Good luck. Sending prayers your way.

[Cheer Mama 166]

Good luck! and Congrats!

[coops 1,790]

Hey! I'm just over 3 mths post TT with muscle repair to the lower abs (had BL too) . It is a tough recovery, but worth every moment. Be prepared for lot of swelling - that is completely normal and it does get better with time. I still swell at the end of the day!

Getting rid of the skin has made a dramatic difference, not only physically but mentally too.

Good luck and shout if you have any questions

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

YAY!!! So happy for you!

[Sweet Pee 349]

Congratulations!!!!!!!

[WillowsAngel_32513 70]

Having my panni next week Tuesday. Really nervous ut can't wait to have all this extra skin off. 7-12 was my one yr mark and my weight has been steady for the past 6 months. My highest weight was 266 Im now about 170 and my doc says that's a good weight for my frame. Im 5' 7". So i think this surgery is really gonna help me be able to work my core more effectively and give me more confidence.

How did you get approved, if you dont mind me asking?

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[kim070682 22]

I would like to know how you got approved as well.

[ladybug's journey 24]

Congrats

[kaysonsmom 59]

How did you get approved' date=' if you dont mind me asking?

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I followed all the guidelines from my insurance. The coordinator at my office took care of the rest. I had to see a nurse practitioner for 3 months in a row to document infections and skin breakdown. And that was about it. I was denied once and the coordinator appealed and i was approved.

[Ballermom 803]

Congrats. I would like to have that done too. If you wanted can you pay the difference to add TT with muscle repair. Can anyone answer this.

[WillowsAngel_32513 70]

Congrats. I would like to have that done too. If you wanted can you pay the difference to add TT with muscle repair. Can anyone answer this.

Yes, and sometimes they will give you a discount, my cousin did that....

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[FeeIsMe2 508]

Congrats & Good Luck!

[happy1957 138]

Hello folks.. I am 18 months post op, have maintained my weight about 8-9 months.. I am in need of a pnni myself.. Can anyone tell me the ins requirements in order to get them to pay for it?

[WillowsAngel_32513 70]

Hello folks.. I am 18 months post op' date=' have maintained my weight about 8-9 months.. I am in need of a pnni myself.. Can anyone tell me the ins requirements in order to get them to pay for it?[/quote']

Contact you insurance company, they are all different

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