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Wanna see what was removed?

Soooo, anyone wanna see the skin I had removed?

my superpower is......

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    • SoccerMomma73
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      So, TMI, but can you wear normal panties and not have your gut hanging out the leg holes???? I mean, really, I don't care so much if it's totally flat, I'm tired of having to stuff it in my clothes t

    • Jerrie Ann
      Jerrie Ann

      I have a belly button, but my surgeon had to place it higher. He said he didn't want me to look like an alien! And I am still a bit swollen, but I have been noticing a difference already! my super

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    So' date=' TMI, but can you wear normal panties and not have your gut hanging out the leg holes???? I mean, really, I don't care so much if it's totally flat, I'm tired of having to stuff it in my clothes to keep it from flapping in the wind :/ HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 198[/quote']

    Yup. Regular panties and NO tucking my gut here there and everywhere!

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    I'm so happy for you :rolleyes:

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    Yup. Regular panties and NO tucking my gut here there and everywhere!

    then totally worth it!!!!! How awesome for you!!!

    HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 198

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    I am still swollen (and will be for a while yet) from the surgery.

    Hows your recovery been, are you pretty sore. Did you take anytime off of work.
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    I was laid off from my job in May.

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    Lol I've been able to concentrate on recovering, so it's gone pretty easy.

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    Lol I've been able to concentrate on recovering, so it's gone pretty easy.

    How are you doing now?

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    Just had a 3 month follow up check up on the 23rd....my doctor is really pleased! Still have a nice flat tummy!

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    How much did the procedure cost?

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    I do not know as it was covered by my insurance (Tricare South) 100%!

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    I do not know as it was covered by my insurance (Tricare South) 100%!

    What did you have to do to get It approved?

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    My surgeon documented every visit.....pictures, etc.... I also had to wait and maintain my weight for 6 months past my one year mark.

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    then totally worth it!!!!! How awesome for you!!!

    HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 198

    We have similar weight journey

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    I have a great plastic surgeon, only problem is I am moving out of state does anyone know of a good actually the best surgeon in the Tampa area for plastics? I need the works. Lol

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    My insurance covered it. All I had to pay was my co-pay! It was deemed a necessity by my insurance company because of the risk of rashes & infections that floppy skin would have caused! my superpower is......

    my insurance was going to pay for it but it is not anymore. What did you have to do to prove it.
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