BEFORE / AFTER PICS
Ok guys, ya asked for it, ya got it. BEWARE.......
I am doing great, I did pop loose one stitch right above my butt crack but it's healing nicely and the doc says that is one stress point that happens often. I have no pain, have been off pain meds since 5 days post op, just trying to force myself to sit still, which is hard for me to do.
These pics aren't too graphic I hope, tried to cover up the "odd areas".... I know everyone contemplating PS is like me and wants to truly see the results. I hope nobody is offended, if you are, then I apologize up front.
Sue
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Sue ~ The pics are phenomenal! I'm so jealous. My PCM did put me in for a plastics referral yesterday, but right now there's only 1 plastic surgeon in the area that accepts our insurance (I'm pretty sure they'll cover the tummy tuck but nothing else). We'll see how the consult goes. We'll be moving to Idaho soon so I may just wait and see if there are more surgeons in that area.
I'm not sure how tall you are (I'm 5'8"); but we started around the same weight and ended around the same weight (well, before you lost the 8 pounds after your plastics) so it gives me a good idea of results. I'm about 10 years younger but have had numerous other abdominal surgeries that have contributed to my sagginess. I'd love to get my arms and inner thighs done....maybe in a few years.
Congrats,
Maria 
272/155/147
pre/post/current
272/155/147
pre/post/current 
Hi Maria..
My PCP also submitted yesterday for me. The paper work was forwarded back to him from the Plastic Surgeons because he is what they called the 'Gatekeeper' of my medical crap.. or some such thing they said.. I am hopeful though of at least one procedure getting approved. You sound very sure that they will cover the Tummy Tuck, and I sure hope so.. but what makes you confidant of that?.. I really want to be, but I'm afraid to be... Did they submit for Pannis Removal or Abdominoplasty for you?
peace
Mo
Mo ~ I didn't see a copy of the referral so I'm not sure if it was for the Panniculectomy or Abdominoplasty. I'm hoping abdominoplasty - I've have four major abdominal surgeries and one minor - don't care about the scars just the sagging caused by both being overweight and weakening of the muscles from the other surgeries.
My PCM said the tummy tuck is the one surgery that my insurance won't "laugh" at. My husband is active duty military. My PCM is a military doctor and very familiar with our insurance; so I'm hoping he's write. I've known several other women from the area who've all gotten the tummy tucks covered. There sagging was about the same as mine. I've also "documented" rashes at several visits with my PCM and my bariatric doctor. Docmenting meaning - they asked "do you have rashes" and my immediate response of "of course - red, itchy".....They actually perform some plastic surgery at military hospitals because the surgeons need to keep their skills fresh so they can take care of the wounded, disfigured soldiers coming home from the war.
Take care,
Maria
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