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Excess Skin Removal After 130 Lb Weight Loss - British Columbia
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I am 22, 5'5" and currently weigh 164 lbs after...
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I am 22, 5'5" and currently weigh 164 lbs after losing 130 lbs (my starting weight was 290+ lbs). My surgery is booked for June 05 2015. It will remove the excess skin apron/pannus that hangs on my stomach. The Medical Services Plan (MSP) is covering this procedure, as it is considered a 'medically necessary' cosmetic surgery.
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May 10, 2015
Did you have gastric surgery for weight loss? and if so was it covered by Msp...? How long did your June 2015 surgery take to be approved?
May 10, 2015
Hey! No, I did not have any surgeries for the weight loss. I just changed my lifestyle by eating better and becoming more active.
As far as the surgery, my family doctor referred me to the surgeon and told me that his referral would help it be approved but ultimately it was up to the surgeon. When I met my surgeon on Feb 16 2015 she told me that she thought I was an excellent candidate for the surgery and put me on the wait list from there so I assume I was 'approved' then. I never had to fill out any paperwork or anything my doctor and surgeon did it all.
May 10, 2015
:) Alright! I am going through a similar situation but I need to have several things done and hoping that they will do it. I need a hernia repair, gall bladder removed and then hopefully they will do a revision on a gastric sleeve :) but my family doctor is just now looking at this if they can even do it...you look fabulous and congrats on your appt and speedy recovery to you!!! It will be well worth it :)
May 18, 2015
Congrats on weight loss that is awesome. Good luck with you surgery.
May 25, 2015
I'm wondering what area of BC you are in? I'm in the Prince George area and waiting to see a PS about a breast lift. I'm in the process of losing weight but am afraid to drop much more that I won't be approved. It's so hard to find info on how they decide if you are approved or not.
May 27, 2015
My surgeon told me that the only surgery covered was the panni. Now keep in mind my breasts have excess skin but there is no health concern (back problems, skin rashes, etc.) So she might have meant that the only one covered, that I was eligible for, was the panni. I'm on Vancouver island. And ultimately it was just up to my surgeon if I was approved or not. All I had to do was tell her I got minor irritations under the fold. It was really easy. My doctor had also said that if my surgeon hadn't agreed that it should be covered that we could also get another surgeon's opinion (hopefully one who would agree.) I hope you get approved, good luck!
January 13, 2016
I don't have much skin hanging but I do get a very sore line across the fold I do have. It burns like it's on fire when it flairs up. I wonder if I should mention it to the PS surgeon when I go to see about my reduction?
May 26, 2015
congratulations on your weight loss, you will look fabulous after your surgery. Will your belly button be moved as well?
May 27, 2015
I am getting the same surgery and yes my surgeon said moving the belly button is part of the surgery. Who wants a belly button in the pubic area? LOL!
May 27, 2015
Thank you. Yes my surgeon told me she will be cutting a new hole for my belly button so that it is where it should be. :)
UPDATED FROM xxlizzie
1 day pre
Tomorrow is the day!
Well it's actually happening. I have to be at the hospital at 9:50 tomorrow. I can't believe we are finally here! Will post photos a few days post-op :)
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June 5, 2015
Hope you are doing well and surgery went good.
October 17, 2015
Well? Did you do it? Was it worth it? I'm only asking because I'm about to turn 70 and have image and rash problems because of my stomach. I'm married to a man ten years younger than I and he thinks I'm far too self conscious about my sagging body. The worst part is the rash and constant pain and itching...and smell from beneath the skin. I look forward to your response.
UPDATED FROM xxlizzie
Day of treatment
6 Hours Post-Op
So surgery happened around 12, it went so well! I didn't even realize I'd gone to sleep until I woke up at 2:30PM. I was in my car being driven home by 4:30PM and the time moved so quickly. I hardly felt like I was waiting, unlike my time pre-surgery that just seemed to drag on.
So I feel okay. I have mild pain with sharper pain in the right hip. The surgeon went hip to hip with my scar as she said this would stop 'bunching' there. From the markings, it looked like she took off a lot!
I feel flatter but I can't see anything. The compression garment is huge!
I get extremely exhausted from simple things like using the bathroom or changing. I can't walk standing upright, but she said that's normal. When I over exert myself I get super nauseous, like I'm going to throw up, paired with a high temperature and the feeling of passing out. Some cold towels, laying down, and gingerale have been helpful so far :)
I can't believe it's done! Now just to recover. I have two drainage bags while should be removed in a weekish!
So I feel okay. I have mild pain with sharper pain in the right hip. The surgeon went hip to hip with my scar as she said this would stop 'bunching' there. From the markings, it looked like she took off a lot!
I feel flatter but I can't see anything. The compression garment is huge!
I get extremely exhausted from simple things like using the bathroom or changing. I can't walk standing upright, but she said that's normal. When I over exert myself I get super nauseous, like I'm going to throw up, paired with a high temperature and the feeling of passing out. Some cold towels, laying down, and gingerale have been helpful so far :)
I can't believe it's done! Now just to recover. I have two drainage bags while should be removed in a weekish!
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June 7, 2015
Can you tell me what you said for it to be medically necessary? I'm going for a consult tomorrow. I had gastric and have lost over 100lbs.
June 8, 2015
I didn't really have to say much. Just that I was getting red/raw spots under the skin apron. They were never open or anything, I didn't think they were that bad. But my doctor said it was more a preventative surgery, so that it didn't develop into something worse. Good luck! I hope you get approved. And congrats on the weight loss. :)
Congratulations on your weight loss and wonderful news that your procedure will be covered. That is one less thing to worry about, isn't it?
You may want to check out this video on what to do about pre-surgery jitters. Please keep us updated on your progress.
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