I'm supposed to have a panniculectomy done December 8th. Worried I will not be happy but can't afford Tummy Tuck at this point. Insurance is covering Panniculectomy. Anyone had just the panniculectomy and if so how do you feel about the results? I have a small area above the belly button but not crazy.

My panni is scheduled for next Friday ( the 19th) excited but would love to hear from pals who have stepped through this journey! Medicare approved me at age 65... Figured it must be an omen to do it ????

Well, I received an early Christmas present. My plastic surgeon is awesome. We went in to do Panniculectomy and I awoke to everyone saying merry Christmas. While she was there she did a mini tummy tuck. It took the same amount of time I was scheduled for. From what I can see she did an amazing job. Can't wait til Monday to get drain out and take a real look.

So happy I could cry.

Well, I received an early Christmas present. My plastic surgeon is awesome. We went in to do Panniculectomy and I awoke to everyone saying merry Christmas. While she was there she did a mini tummy tuck. It took the same amount of time I was scheduled for. From what I can see she did an amazing job. Can't wait til Monday to get drain out and take a real look.

So happy I could cry.

Merry Christmas indeed! How are you feeling now?

First few days were very painful. From day one I really didn't want to eat but made myself. Got behind on fluids and ended up in the ER yesterday. After IV fluids I felt better. Feel great. Hopefully get my drain out Monday. Right now it's the most aggravating part. Binder is great. Didn't realize how sore I really was because it provides wonderful support but when the ER doc examined my abdomen I realized how sore it was. So excited. Glad I did it even though there is a lot of healing left. I have some preop pictures and when I get the ok to remove my binder I'll take postop and post them.

im having complete upper/lower tummy tuck its abdominalplasty w/belly butyon redone.for $8,550

Holy cow!! Where are you having all this done for that price?

Well, I received an early Christmas present. My plastic surgeon is awesome. We went in to do Panniculectomy and I awoke to everyone saying merry Christmas. While she was there she did a mini tummy tuck. It took the same amount of time I was scheduled for. From what I can see she did an amazing job. Can't wait til Monday to get drain out and take a real look.

So happy I could cry.

Wow, how incredible! I bet you are just thrilled. What a wonderful doc.

My doctor quoted 3000$ to add on a tummy tuck to my panniculectomy . There are some reasonable docs out there

First few days were very painful. From day one I really didn't want to eat but made myself. Got behind on fluids and ended up in the ER yesterday. After IV fluids I felt better. Feel great. Hopefully get my drain out Monday. Right now it's the most aggravating part. Binder is great. Didn't realize how sore I really was because it provides wonderful support but when the ER doc examined my abdomen I realized how sore it was. So excited. Glad I did it even though there is a lot of healing left. I have some preop pictures and when I get the ok to remove my binder I'll take postop and post them.

Mine is only 2 days away! Tuesday at noon. I'm scared and excited at the same time. I'm glad I read your post because now I will be more vigilant about the liquids.

Holy cow!! Where are you having all this done for that price?

Vanderbilt Plastic surgery in Nashville, Tn

I had a full tummy tuck cover by my ins. They dont cover anything else for now. My surgeon made the attempt to have ins cover boobs, but deny. Its ok though im saving up for it.

Just got home today from my panni.. I no longer have a belly button LOL pain is tolerable as long as your getting a good amount of MEDS every few hours! I had morophine every hour.. Came Home with oral Hicet.. Works awesome! Surgery was at 1:00 Friday ( 2.5 hours then 2 hours in recovery) Home in my own bed tonight ( Sunday ) so far NO regrets! Love the binder and I thought it would of made me nuts...????????????

Edited December 22, 201411 yr by Birthsjourney