The most I've weighed is 375 lbs. I now weigh 224 lbs. I've had two children. I am starting to get rashes on my bikini line, underneath my "apron", and on my leg where my "apron" rubs. I've asked a doc for cream for it. It greatly affects my self esteem and mobility. It hurts my stomach to bend over because it pulls so much. It hurts my back because it weighs so much. I can't exercise properly because it gets in the way.
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Answer: What Are My Chances of Being Approved For A Panniculectomy?
Thank you for your question about whether age is a limiting factor for having a panniculectomy. The short answer is no, 74 is not too old to have a panniculectomy, as long as you are in good overall health. Age itself is not a barrier—it's more about your health status and whether you can s...
Postoperative routines vary among different surgeons. I generally have my patients wear a binder after panniculectomy surgery, but in certain cases I do not. The best answer to this question is going to be provided by your surgeon. Ask he or she why a binder is recommended, and what the...
To get a panniculectomy approved by insurance most insurance companies require that certain things be documented to prove medical necessity rather than a purely cosmetic reason for performing the procedure. These criteria often include documentation of a rash in the skin folds (intertrigo) that...