16 months post-op, sitting around 156 most days. The part that bothers me the most is my fat apron. Though I do know its shrunk from when I was at my heaviest, it is still very prominent. I know its not all skin, the majority of it is still pure fat (confirmed by a plastic surgeon).

I feel like I've failed because its still there. I can't fit into a lot of clothes correctly, I always have to wear long shirts to cover it or people stare and make nasty faces at me when my shirt rides up.

Does it ever go away?? Have I been doing something wrong to make it stick around?

I have always had a lot of scarring from bad skin acne on my books and under my stomach. Hopefully insurance will pay for it since I get cysts .I burn that bridge when I get there

I would definitely check out the fine print before going that route.

For sure! Do that before signing any loan agreement!

If you have any skin issues....rashes, yeast infections, etc. insurance may pay for a panniculectomy. Don't self treat if you have any issues with the skin...see a doctor and document it.

Nope, not even close to a failure. It's just the way it is. I also had skin and fat like that on my legs. There is just no way it's ever going to be thin and lean. I'm not built that way, and no amount of diet, exercise, OR plastic surgery can ever make my legs model thin. Use shapewear and enjoy the success you've achieved!

I AM STILL AT 220 BUT I GUARANTEE YOU THAT I WILL HAVE A FAT APRON THAT WILL HAVE TO BE REMOVED WHEN I AM AT GOAL...I'VE ALWAYS HAD ONE IT SEEMS, ESPECIALLY AFTER 2 C-SECTIONS. I WILL BE LOOKING TO HAVE IT REMOVED DEFINATELY.

My body is finally shifting back in place. I looked horrible after losing the first hundred pounds after 5 months post op. I hated the deflated look of my belly most of all. Now at 8 months post op and losing an additional 45 pounds, my stomach looks tighter and the skin doesn't droop as bad.

So, it is true that if you give it time, your body will improve. Of course, nothing gets rid of the sagginess completely besides plastic surgery. I'm no longer considering surgery because I'm content enough with how my skin looks now that I've been in maintenance.

I have always had a lot of scarring from bad skin acne on my books and under my stomach. Hopefully insurance will pay for it since I get cysts .I burn that bridge when I get there

If you have any skin issues....rashes, yeast infections, etc. insurance may pay for a panniculectomy. Don't self treat if you have any issues with the skin...see a doctor and document it.

Document, document, document. I cannot stress this enough. Take photos, request and keep copies of any office visit notes if you have to see a doctor or get prescriptions to address any rashes or acne. When you do speak with a doctor about it, always discuss it in terms of the medical effects. This is building your case for your surgery request to the insurance company.