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.

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.

What is skin breakdown?

What is skin breakdown?

Skin breakdown is sores and irritation from skin rubbing together.

Update: surgery was Tuesday. Doc said surgery went amazing and she took off about 5lbs of skin. Left hospital Thursday afternoon. Drains came out yesterday. Looking pretty good so far. Need to keep the binder on for the next month. Still taking pain meds here and there. Going back to work Tuesday night. This will so be worth it after the pain and swelling goes away. Once i can stand up straight ill post before and after pics.

WOW, Sounds like you are doing great! Can't wait to see your pictures.

Sorry its sideways. Don't know how to rotate it. Tuesday will be 3 wks post op.

Wow that looks really good! That gives me hope that i will be fine with just that and not a TT too. Goal is to have insurance pay for it and then ill just pay for my boobs. Did they make you a new belly button?

Yeah i got a new bellybutton.