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POSTED UNDER Panniculectomy REVIEWS

42 3c Sections Much Needed Pannilectomy. Hershey, PA

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Currently my weight is at 200 pounds I have lost...

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sensi43February 28, 2015
currently my weight is at 200 pounds I have lost well over 80 pounds 22 a gastric bypass which was done 3 years ago now I was approved last year October for an Pannilectomy however I chickened out so now I got reapproved and I'm going to go to the surgery my insurance carrier is UPMC for you and they are covering this in full I'm very grateful to them very nervous about the surgery and the recovery so any information will be helpful

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Dr Samuels

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dtoledorn
February 28, 2015
Congratulations I am waiting for my approval as well. 102 lbs lost w the sleeve
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sensi43
February 28, 2015
They approved less then 2weeks!! I so nervous 3 days left
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Ckbaby
March 1, 2015
Congrats! I know I was so excited when my insurance approved me. What an awesome feeling. Keep us posted on how everything turns out. Wishing you the best!
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dtoledorn
March 1, 2015
God bless you. i look forward to sharing youe journey
realestwoman71
March 4, 2015
I know the feeling I'm on the waiting game as of March 3/2015 lol Hope they approve me fast lol. Good luck to you .
realestwoman71
March 3, 2015
Good luck lady I'll keep you in my prayer
realestwoman71
March 3, 2015
How long do approval takes ?
jenny122
March 13, 2015
Thank you for sharing! I have my surgery on 3/23/15....I'm nervous and excited.
ajdeloe38j
March 26, 2016
What criteria did your physician submit? I have UPMC insurance and I am currently going through the documentation stages to try to get the insurance to approve a panniculectomy.
UPDATED FROM sensi43
Day of treatment

today is the day!!

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sensi43March 4, 2015
At penn state medical center!! Awaiting!

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Jen1017
March 4, 2015
Good luck. Following your procedure! I have my first consultation tomorrow. Eek. Saying prayers for you!
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Ckbaby
March 5, 2015
I wish you the best. Will be waiting to hear about your awesome results.
UPDATED FROM sensi43
7 days post

first week post op

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sensi43March 12, 2015
taking hydrocodone for pain killer I wear my abdominal binder everyday 24 /7 I have a little pain numbness and pins and needles feeling in a little sharp pain but I found out it's because I'm wearing too much restriction on my tummy I got the binder and I have a tank top shaper which I removed and just wear the binder and now I don't have pain much anymore

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sensi43
March 12, 2015
So far so good!! my advice is to only wear the abdominal binder and do not use any additional shapewear while you're recovering I made that mistake and cause myself more pain so now I just use an abdominal binder life is a much better
nanatimes5
March 13, 2015
hi, just following your recovery. So you did not have muscle repairs, correct? I am anxious to see how your recovery goes. I am leaning more towards no muscle repairs my self. Still contemplating.......hope you are feeling well.
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sensi43
March 16, 2015
No! just removal of apron of skin n fat!
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sensi43
March 16, 2015
walking and not ova doing it
realestwoman71
March 13, 2015
I'm glad you made it out safe are you happy with you results so far?
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sensi43
March 16, 2015
almost 2 weeks out post op pain is still at a six out of 10! but it's bearable taking my pairing medicine when you need to the pain I feel is like pins and needles and numbness sometimes it's a little swollen feeling doctor says that song part of my recovery painget used to it for a while
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