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Plus size panniculectomy 1.3.18/smartlipo 4.9.18

Name: Plus size panniculectomy 1.3.18/smartlipo 4.9.18
Item: Susan E. Otero, MD
Author: 86BeautifulSoul

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Hi.. I'm going to update once I get a chance. I'm...

86BeautifulSoulDecember 20, 2017

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Hi.. I'm going to update once I get a chance.
I'm a 31 yr old African-American female with 3 babies. I'm 5'9"
& 268lbs and trying to lose 8lbs by my surgery date. Ive always had a semi gut but my weight is evenly distributed and I'm top heavy. I have had 3 c sections and have a terrible flap as ive been pregnant since 2013!! This year I had my last baby and I'm done!! Its time to get rid of the hanging skin. 2018 is my year. I have never had a flat stomach so I'm not expecting to come out with a washboard and im comfy with my size as I am other than my pannus. I will be getting a panniculectomy with umbilicoplasty. The umbilicoplasty will basically take care of all the skin above my navel. My insurance will cover the panniculectomy and I will pay out of pocket for the umbilicoplasty.(I have blue cross care first choice ppo)
I will update more later but I have a few questions.

What type of garment do y'all recommend?
Care tips?
Dos and donts?
Questions for me?

Please respond and comment. Oh and please no fat shaming.

This is my REAL SELF and I'm here to share my story to help push anyone to do what they need to make that very important next step in their life.

Hopefully the ladies with my body type can get a good example of what they may look like from my pictures and procedures.

86BeautifulSoul's provider

Susan E. Otero, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (6)

MomBoss211

December 22, 2017

How were you able to get approved for the panniculectomy?? I was told its only approved if you had major weight loss. I'm African American too with a 6 4 and 2 year old. I'm 27. Thanks for the post.

86BeautifulSoul

December 22, 2017

Hey.. Well for starters, I have care first blue choice PPO, although, I'm not sure what their protocol is for approval. I have a 2, 1 & 7 week old myself. I have complained of over sweating and foul odor as early as 2007. I also recently complained to my obgyn maybe 3 months back and he gave me a referral as I told him I liked Dr.otero and she is at the same hospital. I also saw.Dr.otero back in 2011 for a consultation and saw her in october this year. I started having back aches and for some reason the sweat over my cesarean scars stunk worse than my flap sweat. I had a follow up with Dr.otero on December 4th and was told i should definitely be covered especially with my insurance coverage. She also told me i woukd get a MUCH better result if she did a umbilicoplasty so she can target my upper abdomen. The staff took pictures and she told me she would submit my case and see me soon. I was emailed about 11days later with a congrats and my surgery details and instructions on where to report. Sorry I didnt add all this in my review. I started the review while the kids were napping so you know how that goes. Baby started crying and woke the others. I'm due back to work around mid april so I perfectly timed this. I thank GOD for approving me because he knows how depressed I am and have been for YEARS. What insurance do you have ? And where are you from?

86BeautifulSoul

December 22, 2017

Meant to say 2yo 1yo and 7week old...
Im currently trying to solve my childcare situation... Dont know how just yet..

MariMariContrary

April 28, 2018

I've had two c sections and a 55 lb weight loss. I can't stand this flap. I've never mentioned it to a doc, because it's really embarrassing. The itch, the horrible rashes, and smell are awful. Ivery been dealing with this for about 4 to 5 yrs. If I go in, will insurance cover if I haven't been reporting a problem for years?

aleskanw

April 28, 2018

You would have to ask your doctor MariMariContrary. My doctor told me that probably wont be approved because I have not had any surgeries; however because I do get the rashes and have a history of being treated for them my insurance may cover it.
Please don't ever be too embarrassed to talk to your doctor about anything. The only way to get 'it' corrected is to talk it out with your doctor.
I am ready to end the relationship with this saggy belly.

macspaulding

April 18, 2018

Thank you for sharing!

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