Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

POSTED UNDER Panniculectomy REVIEWS

28 150lbs Loss After RNY, Panniculectomy

Name: 28 150lbs Loss After RNY, Panniculectomy
Item: Dr. Mckay
Author: yssirhc

ORIGINAL POST

Pre surgical appointment completed! things are...

yssirhcSeptember 16, 2016

WORTH IT

Pre surgical appointment completed! things are getting real. After 3 years of waiting after approval, its finally happening!

Loss of 150 lbs has left lots of skin on my belly. With such an active lifestyle it is difficult and painful to complete some of the exercises or activities I enjoy.

Met with my surgeon and receiving a Panniculectomy with anew bellybutton. Sept 20, 2016 is the date!

So Excited!

yssirhc's provider

Dr. Mckay

Replies (11)

mybigbelly

September 19, 2016

Good luck!

yssirhc

September 19, 2016

Thanks!!!

sarahb191

September 21, 2016

Why did it take 3 years?

yssirhc

September 21, 2016

Just the waiting list for OR bookings with my surgeon.

sarahb191

September 21, 2016

Wow that's crazy! I got approved a couple weeks ago and will be having the surgery on October 14th...I'm extremely excited and wish i could have it sooner, there's no way I'd be patient enough to wait 3 years lol...did u have the surgery yesterday?

yssirhc

September 21, 2016

Yes yesterday. Feel great! Well worth the wait my surgeon and his team are amazing.

zoezac2

October 2, 2016

Some insurance require that you wait a year and must maintain weight loss for a 12 month period.

rkjackson76

September 30, 2016

I am glad you were able to get approved and I hope you are happy with the results. I am in the process of trying to get the insurance to approve the Panniculectomy and if so, during that surgery have the muscles tightened. Also, I want the extended Panniculectomy. I had the Sleeve Gastrectomy (weight loss surgery) on June 23rd 2014. My starting weight was 299.6 lbs. day of surgery. Currently, i weight 137 lbs. My lowest weight is 129 lbs. But, my doctor told me I need to gain up to at least 145 lbs. But, I am more satisfied with my current weight. Please tell me more of your story. Can you please share with me your thoughts about the process and all...here is my Facebook page and email address.... RKLandis76@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/rondakjackson

mybigbelly

October 1, 2016

Wow! You lost over half your body weight! That's a huge accomplishment l. If you can afford it, do it all to showcase what you have.

zoezac2

October 2, 2016

So happy for you. I, too lost 150#. Over 3 years ago. Had skin removed a year ago,. The best results ever. Best of luck and keep us updated on your progress. Mary

yssirhc

October 2, 2016

That's awesome to hear! Congrats to you :). I feel amazing things are looking great. My belly button is leaking a bit and is a little red but still looks good and I'm told it takes longer to heal because of the movement

UPDATED FROM yssirhc

2 days pre

Before surgery

yssirhcSeptember 17, 2016

Pictures of my overhang

Replies (4)

Dmb2763

September 19, 2016

Congratulations! I just had a tummy tuck August 26th after losing 40 pounds with the help of gastric bypass. It's a definitely a painful recovery but it will be worth it

yssirhc

September 19, 2016

I'm really excited for this, been a long wait after approval. Had been a long challenging journey. It's crazy to think tomorrow I will not have this belly!

Dmb2763

September 19, 2016

I see I put I lost 40 pounds. It was actually 140. I send you well wishes and look forward to seeing your new belly!

rachelerin5

September 19, 2016

Congrats! I look very similiar. I lost 80 lbs and have had 3 c-sections. My tummy tuck is scheduled for 12/13. I can't wait to see your results!

UPDATED FROM yssirhc

2 days post

Day 3 Post Op

yssirhcSeptember 22, 2016

Well day 3 moving around really well! Home and got a good nights sleep. Pain is not too bad, drains don't have too much output and will have my dressings changed again tonight.

My first look at my belly when they changed my dressings yesterday. With the swelling it's hard to picture what it will look like.

Replies (2)

PartyPatty

September 30, 2016

Where are you sleeping? In bed? A chair?