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34 Yrs Old, 125lb Weight Loss. Ready to Ditch the Sag!
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I had lapband in 2011, successfully lost and have...
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I had lapband in 2011, successfully lost and have kept off 125lbs. My starting weight was 303. Since then I have become a gym freak, going 5-6 days a week as well as doing cross fit 3 nights a week. However, the sagging skin remains. I have worked so hard for so long. Ready for my Panniculectomy!!
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March 19, 2017
Do you have a date for it? Congrats on loosing all the weight. Please keep uys posted with pictures and thoughts.
April 2, 2017
I've been contemplating the surgery too, with Dr Urqhart. He's amazing! I've had a few other surgeries with him, and I've always felt like I and my family received great care! I hope you have a great outcome, and I look forward to following your posts!
April 2, 2017
Ah thank you so much! That's comforting to know that you have had procedures by him and liked him. Thank you!!
UPDATED FROM kfm10
20 days pre
Date for a date !
I have my 2nd surgical consult tomorrow to discuss and schedule my surgery!! Panniculectomy here I come! Although, I have to admit that some of the reviews I have read are making me a Lil more nervous. In reality any kind of surgery is a serious procedure with all kinds of different risks. It's definitely worth taking in my eyes!
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April 25, 2017
Happy for you! What insurance do you have? I'm leaning towards a panni
UPDATED FROM kfm10
19 days pre
Disappointment with a Happy Ending!
So I got some disappointing news at first today, that Ins. will only pay for the removal of skin below my belly button. I would still be left with the sagging skin above it as you can see from my photos. That top part still hangs over my jeans. Dr U suggested having it done anyway so that I would be completely satisfied with the results.. although I agree, that means coming up with an extra $1200. I don't just have that lying around so I was trying to prepare myself that I was not going to have a surgery date as of yet. However, my husband who would do anything to make me happy told Dr. U and I to schedule and he would have the $ needed for the entire procedure! Although I'm extremely happy, I'm also feeling a bit selfish!! But ???? APRIL 10th it is!!
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March 30, 2017
Please consider removing the loose skin above the navel ....you will be so happy with the results! Otherwise you will have a muffin top....I had an extended TT but, the doctor felt I didn't need muscle repair(MR) ! I had lost 85 pounds...still had thickness but, he felt it wasn't necessary....When I was cleared post op I began workout to cardio to reduce the muffin top, my flanks & huge pubic mound. When I began to notice my abs were starting to tone up I noticed an indentation in the upper abdominal area. Sure enough it was muscle separation!
I lost more thickness & decided to get liposuction of the abs, flanks, sides, pubic mound & bra roll. It made a huge difference & now I have a flat stomach...still wish original plastic surgeon who did my tummy would have done the MR since I paid for a extended tummy tuck.
Wishing you the best and a great recovery!
I lost more thickness & decided to get liposuction of the abs, flanks, sides, pubic mound & bra roll. It made a huge difference & now I have a flat stomach...still wish original plastic surgeon who did my tummy would have done the MR since I paid for a extended tummy tuck.
Wishing you the best and a great recovery!
March 30, 2017
Omg your husband sounds like a dream!!! I would take that over diamonds any day!! Congrats on the upcoming surgery can't wait to see how you are doing!!! I have two and half weeks left until my panniculectomy and I am super nervous and excited, even if my doctor won't be giving me a new belly button I can't wait to see this skin gone!! Please keep us posted!! I love this site and the info it shares with others! Can't wait to see how you are doing!!!
March 31, 2017
I have also found this site so helpful. I am nervous as all get out for the drain tubes and not at all excited about missing my daughters softball games but I gotta do it!
April 14, 2017
How did surgery go and how r u feeling. I lost 310 pounds myself I had the panniculectomy in the supra pubic panniculectomy as well
April 14, 2017
Surgery went very well. It was long. I have been home recovering and am surprisingly getting around pretty good. I have my second post op visit on Tuesday and hopefully get my drains out but we will see
Wishing you great recovery & wonderful results! :-)