Within the last year, I spoke with a cosmetic surgeon and he thought I was a good candidate for having my stomach apron removed. He submitted it to my insurance and it was approved. When I went to discuss how much would I need to pay if I could have a fleur di lis to prevent having to have two separate surgeries, I was told that he would not perform a procedure covered by insurance and an elective procedure at the same time? the only way to do this is to have 2 SEPARATE surgeries?!
Ive had multiple incisional hernia repairs in my lifetime following surgical procedures (stomach stapling, gall bladder removal, gastric bypass all done with a full opening of my belly, and about 3 hernia repairs to the incisional wall.) I have a significant pannus now and am thinking about having it removed but am unsure as to how my previous surgical history will impact the choice of surgery and if this can even be attempted. Suggestions?
I had gastric bypass in 2019 which left me with a lot of hanging skin. Got pregnant in 2020 and had a very complicated pregnancy and imaging was difficult due to the excess skin. I ultimately went to premature labor and had to have an emergency C-section. After which I got a severe infection in my C-section scar due to the hanging skin Im contemplating having another child but Im unsure if I should wait to have my skin removal Until after another baby due to my high risk status
Im 56 and had twins 18 years ago. This had long bothered me and I would love to find a fix. I exercise a lot, but no matter what I do. This always is horrible. Is there any other options besides invasive surgery mind it doesnt need to be completely flat, but just to a point where I the exercises I do might make an impact
Hi, I'm a 31 year old. I've had 3 kids and I had one c section. It's been 7 years since my c section and my stomach gets worse every year. It protrudes and I look pregnant all of the time. I have insurance and was thinking about asking my primary about a referral for a panniculectomy. I heard it's difficult for insurance to cover this procedure. My issues are bloating, over hang, my clothes do not fit and no matter how much I exercise my stomach just sags and bloats and overhangs when I sit.
Im a 50, Hispanic, 40 year old woman who has had 2 c-sections l. Second cesarean opened in one side a couple weeks after giving birth in 2014. I had a VSG in November of 2022 and my highest weight was 252. I am 194-197 and am going to start Ozempic to lose 20 more pounds. The sides of my cesarean scars hurt now that my tummy hangs. How can I get a panni WITH muscle repair approved? What are the steps I can take? Is it possible?
I have a bmi of 34.7 Diagnosed with CVI PVD Obesity Circulatory system disorder Prediabetic Etc I just had an umbilical hernia repair done 12/18 along with a partial umbilicaloplasty due to getting rashes within my belly button. My pannus affects me with everyday activities. Especially toileting and showering as I cannot see my vaginal area when looking down etc.
Had a panniculectomy almost 5 months ago now, my stomach & upper thighs are still numb & my Vagina is swollen on one side I mean HUGE no pain ( from what I can tell it is also numb ) but, it looks terrible. Is this normal will the swelling go away? My thighs and stomach are still numb from my new belly button down to my upper thighs, is this normal?