Few facts; I am at 183 lbs with a goal of 140. I recently discovered that my insurance will cover a panni (looked it up on a whim less than a week after my 6 month check up, so no planned time to talk to my surgeon for 3 months). However, I am not sure that I would be satisfied with just a panni and would hate to pursue a TT down the line after having a panni. And of course I have a ways to go until goal.

Here's my big question. I didn't think there was any possibility of my insurance covering the panni, so I haven't done any documentation or complaining. Should I schedule an appointment soon to start the process, realizing I may not follow through if my heart is set on a TT which would be completely out of pocket, or go ahead and proceed as if I plan to have the panni near goal?

Obviously the panni would be better than nothing and I'm incredibly grateful to learn that it's a covered benefit, but I hate to waste time and energy if I'll end up proceeding with the TT anyway. Thoughts?

Would especially love to hear from post op panni patients and if they were satisfied or would have preferred to go full on with the TT. My DOS weight was 238.4, currently 183.4 with a goal of 140 at 5'7".

Any thoughts?

I was 229 when I had my panni done goal weight is 200 it's been on hell of a recovery had it done 8-21 still have one drain in not back to work yet

I am completely happy in my choice though I would do it all over again

Sorry I didn't complexly read your post , I had almost all excess skin removed even though he said he wouldn't they take as much as they can

Check your ins. website, regarding criteria. I did that, with mine, took it to my pain management dr. to get justification, due to spinal issues. He wrote a letter echoing EXACTLY what my ins. wanted. They not only approved a panni, but also TT AND lipo.