Plastic Surgery Anyone?

Just wondering if anyone has started looking into plastic surgery yet. What have you experienced. Also is anyone else experiencing a rash in their Panni/abdomen where it overhangs? What has your PCP prescribed for you? Hope everyone has a great weekend.

I spoke to my WLS doctor yesterday about Plastic Surgery. They said I had to wait until at least 1 year out to make sure my weight loss has stabilized. I know a couple of people who have had "tummy tucks" done; and they are very happy with it. They even lost about 5 more lbs with the excess skin removal. They were both about 14 months out. My WLS Doc said insurance is pretty quick with the approval because of the rashes and skin irritations that can occur. Havn't had a rash yet; but I do know our support group said a rash will help with insurance approval. mark g.

I spoke to my WLS doctor yesterday about Plastic Surgery. They said I had to wait until at least 1 year out to make sure my weight loss has stabilized. I know a couple of people who have had "tummy tucks" done; and they are very happy with it. They even lost about 5 more lbs with the excess skin removal. They were both about 14 months out. My WLS Doc said insurance is pretty quick with the approval because of the rashes and skin irritations that can occur. Havn't had a rash yet; but I do know our support group said a rash will help with insurance approval. mark g.

I don't get rashes under my panni but I can get them under my breasts...my girls are just hanging a lot lower than they used to...I have found that rolling the deodorant under my breasts prevents this problem...you could try that with your panni....unless you want to document that you DO have rashes to help with PS approval? Carolyn

Hi Liz, this is Liz T. I am having tt on Sept. 3rd. I was getting the rashes in the panni area and that was automatic approval with my insurnce. I was just using baby powder.