Plastic Surgery!!! Here I come!!!

I have been approved for the panniculectomy and breast reduction. I am extremly excited for this. I started at 300 and now am 165 and have not lost any in 3 months even with increasing my caloric intake. When I had my RNY I was scared out of my mind that I was not going to wake up. I cried "quietly" right up to the time they were putting me under. This I am not scared of. To be able to "think" about jogging. Curves does not work for me anymore. 2 years of it and now I can not get my heart rate up for the aerobic part. Heck 2 years that's like the 50th wedding anniversary for excercise isn't it. (LOL) I think I was born with this "pannis". I can not wait until it's gone. My breast have never been "perky". To go from a 48DDD or E to now a 36C they are nothing more than pizza dough that I have to mold everyday into my bra. No more itching, rashes, and bruising under my belly, in my belly button, and under my breasts. It a dream come true. Maybe I could even ware one of those camisale tops without a bra this summer? Dare to dream. Tammy Lowery 300/165.........

Your looking good Tammy and best of your luck on your PL. I'm fortune that I don't have that much skin hanging. My boobs don't fit well into my bra that well and someone told me to try a padded bra. Donna 338/159

Congratulations Tammy. I have an appt with a PS tomorrow at 2. I am very nervous aout it. I can't imagine standing there totally naked while he examines me. I am going to have to hold my breath and go for it. I really want to find out if this is for me! Terri 358/177

Tammy, You are going to be so happy after you get these done. I'm so happy for you, congratulations Girl. I'm so proud of you and how far you come, it is awesome. I had my panni removed on 12/19/05 and I'm loving having it gone. Take care, Loni 237/140/123

Hey Loni, How long did it take to recover. What should I expect after surgery. Tammy Lowery

Dear Tammy could you please tell me what they are going to do to you? Does the Insurance pay for this or do u have to pay for it out of pocket? I have went from 260 to 130, and God Knows I really never thought that i would have to have this done but I need it. I feal worse about my body now then I did when I was heavy. My boobs there skin and that is it! UKKKK!!! Please if you get the time could you e mail me back! Thanks and best wishes and iou look Great! Heather Sizemore 12/30/04 260/130

They are going to take the excess skin off my belly, like a c-section scar. Then taking my "pizza dough" breasts and lifting and reducing them to a workable size. My insurance "BCBS" requires 6 months of proof of skin infections. Year post op. for 1 year. Did not matter for decrease in mobility. They only want to hear about infection and rashes. I'd show you pics but there are not enough piciels in the world. Good Luck Tammy Lowery