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I was wondering what qualified you to have this done???? Ive heard alot have been due to infections in the creases of flapped over skin...But is there any other issues that can possibly qualify u??? (Well if u insurance does cover that type of surgery)

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I'm having my panniculectomy in 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!! My pannis (my upper tummy skin flab) hangs below my pubis (my pubic bone). I had skin rashes, I've maintained weight loss for at least 6 months and I have tried and failed regular creams and such for the rash.

I also tried to get my arms done but my insurance company (who i happen to work for) denied them as being cosmetic.

Check out my blog next week for photos and a surgery update if you're interested :)

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Ty for replying...Ive lost a total of 86lbs thus far...ive had no rashes but my belly skin hangs over enough that if i do not apply powder (it is a fungul powder which i get free from my job and is possibly why i haven't had any rashes) so if i dont apply the powder continuously it gets sweaty and smelly..lol..sorry to be so detailed..lol..also im sure with having 3 c sections it doesnt make it better because it seems like after loosing that amount weight it gave the excess skin the perfect fold to hang over..lol..I wasnt sure if it was worth talking to my primary about or not...What do u think fatontheinside??? As u said u work for an insurance company so may know that answer better idea then me....

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I would say YES contact your insurance company first and find out what their coverage criteria is...and then contact your doctor. Be specific that if you stop using the powder, your rash comes back. Once you know the info with your insurance company, you can have your doctor submit for you. Oh my goodness! Good luck!!!!! :)

Ty for replying...Ive lost a total of 86lbs thus far...ive had no rashes but my belly skin hangs over enough that if i do not apply powder (it is a fungul powder which i get free from my job and is possibly why i haven't had any rashes) so if i dont apply the powder continuously it gets sweaty and smelly..lol..sorry to be so detailed..lol..also im sure with having 3 c sections it doesnt make it better because it seems like after loosing that amount weight it gave the excess skin the perfect fold to hang over..lol..I wasnt sure if it was worth talking to my primary about or not...What do u think fatontheinside??? As u said u work for an insurance company so may know that answer better idea then me....

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