Team Panniculectomy and Breast Reduction ,Let's Go - Baltimore, MD

I am having a BR because i have been experiencing neck back n shoulder pain along with rashes. I am having a Panniculectomy because I have sagging skin on my lower abdomen that causes lower back pain as well as leg pain. I am So excited , can't wait til the day of surgery. I welcome my new look n life.

Hello everyone this morning I received a call from my PS office telling me that my insurance is covering for me to keep my belly button and to offer me a new date of August 12th which happens to be my bday as well, I took that date instead of my original September 2nd date because I do home school my son it would better for me, that way I can start on September 1st. Before pictures coming within a week. Wish me luck.

I will be having my pre op testing done on Friday the 8th of August , then off to the OR four days later. I will post some before and after pictures.

Went to the prep center to do my pre op for my surgery, now I'm jus waiting excitedly.

Things I will need after surgery for recovery:
*Bedrest pillow
*Moomoo gowns
*Bio skin oil treatment
*Sports bras
*Shower chair
*Walker
*Disposable cleansing cloths
*toilet riser
*Beach Chair to sleep in
*Bacitracin / Benadryl ointment
*gauze
*IB Profen
*Hair dryer
*Grabber

If I think of anything else I have purchased I will update

Well not only will I be celebrating another year on this earth, I will also be celebrating and embracing my new look. I have everything I need my bag is packed I am READY!!!!!! I hope I'm not to medicated afterwards so I can update my experience for all of my fellow Realself members.

Well RS family ,my day has finally arrived I am on my way to a new me. Will keep you posted. Please keep in your prayers.

20 hours out..

Feeling great, satisfied and excited

Funny everyone has sort of the same reaction when they see me (all positive) , they say how my face even looks different and my complexion has gotten lighter. My 12 year old son said u look skinny lol I had to explain to him how being top heavy makes a huge difference because that's all people see so they will automatically consider u fat.

This chair is the bomb.com I have been sleeping in this chair since the second day home at its wonderful...

Well I had post op appointment today, PS says I'm healing perfect, he removed all 3 wound vacs and 3 out of 4 drains , he gave me my binder and I will go back next week to have last drain removed and staples from my tummy removed. I feel great , I can shower now..

My boobs are itching like crazy, but not even where the incision is it's on top. I put some Benadryl cream on it but it doesn't seem to do the trick the only thing that seems to work is if I take 2 Benadryl pills....hellllllllllllp

My itching is terrible, I just grab a chunk of skin out for some relief. I have tried Benadryl pills, cream and my prescription pills for itching and none of it seems to give me relief....uuuuggghhhh

Well I had an allergic reaction to the bacitracin ointment ...this really sucks, like I really need more itching. F/u tomorrow hopefully he can give me something else to use n to stop this itching.

Has anyone started drinking pineapple juice for the swelling and has it worked?

Had to return some large bras for medium one's, woooohooooo so pumped. Can't wait till tomorrow so I can wear one. Also I visited my mom yesterday and she said she could see a big difference from the last time she saw me which was on August 23rd. I am so excited to embark on this new journey of mine.

I seldom go back in mind and remember when this journey I'm on was just a thought and want. I still find it hard to believe how many life changed just after a 4 hour nap. I would tell my husband,mom and children how I couldn't wait to be free of the pain that was caused by my breast and stomach. Now that I have had my surgeries I must say I was really grateful that my pain was minimal and I never had to take my pain medication that was prescribed for me when I was discharged. I have no regrets thus far and would do it again if I had to. I have even been an inspiration for some family members to start looking into getting their breast and hanging pannus removed.

Has anyone who had a panni notice expansion of the tummy after eating.

Thanks I feel better knowing its a natural process

Tomorrow marks my 31 days PO do you think I would be ok doing tummy exercises like crunches etc? What exercise has anyone done that has had a panniculectomy and BR around 30 days PO or do you think it's to early.

I will post pics of my stomach later when I can get someone to take them for me

Will post my stomach later, need some one to take pics for me

Where and what kind of bra can I get now 7wks out