Panniculectomy/Mons Reduction (Pubic Area) - Scarborough, ON

My surgery was February 2016, I have done so well. I'm a size 16 now!! this surgery was the best thing in my life!! Will post pics soon.....

I was once 400LB and have type 2 diabetes. I decided to start losing this weight that held me back from so much of life. I started by cutting out carbs and ate as much meat and veggies as I wanted. I struggled, but the weight did start to come off. I lost 170 LBS. I continued walking a bit each day on my treadmill, but it was so difficult. I had this apron belly, the kind that hangs over your pubic area. I suffered for years with constant infections, cortisone creams, antifungal medications creams and pills. I could fit 2 wash cloths under my abdominal apron belly just to absorb moisture. I couldn't wear a bathing suit, my belly always hung out the bottom. Same with shorts, my belly hung out the bottom. EMBARRASSING! I always had to wear long tops to cover my belly. I did my research, and with a referral note from my family MD made an appt. to see Dr. Kreidstein. ( No consultation fee if you have a note referring you from your family MD) Not many people realize, but OHIP helps to pay for your removal of the apron belly!! WHAT? How amazing is that!! Not many surgeons want to be bothered with OHIP. Dr. Kreidstein took care of all the paperwork, and several weeks later I was approved. I had my surgery, everything was fantastic. I am so thrilled with my results. This big belly I had to stuff in to huge clothes to fit-GONE. My self esteem is incredible, and I'm able to exercise without a big belly flopping. My pubic area is no longer an embarrassment to me, I can see it for the first time in years!!! I had realistic expectations. I knew I wouldn't be a bikini model, I just wanted to be able to wear shorts, a bathing suit, and not have to buy big huge shirts to cover my belly. Plastic surgery is NOT out of your reach. That is what I always thought. I took the leap, and will be 50 this year! Be kind to yourself. My total cost $8000.00. The hospital charges half the operating room time if you have anything other than the panniculectomy (the apron), which I did. So the hospital charged me $2900.00, Dr Kreidstein $5000.00, and OHIP paid the rest!!! AMAZING.....