Picture - 10 days after Plastics
The wind was messin up my hair... but oh well! LOL Can't wait to see the swelling gone and drain out. So, What ya'll think? I love it!! 
Tracy, you look amazing! What an inspiration you are! 
Wow Tracy!! You look fabulous. So please do share, did your insurance pay for your surgery or how did you finance it??
Surprise MIRACLE baby boy, Noah Andrew, born March 24, 2010
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Girl, you look AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME.
Leigh Ann (Momof3ds) OH Support Group Leader
Pre-op: 346/Current: 144/ My Goal: 165/ Dr. Goal 160/ My New Goal: 145, Surgery Date: March 12,2008
Panni Removal May 28, 2010, Revision to Panni Removal December 23, 2010 with Dr. Thomas Southern, Indianapolis, Indiana
GOAL REACHED 11/29/2009
New GOAL set @ 146 pounds!!!! Reached second goal, now at 144, it's all a number game now!!!
The beauty of a woman is not seen through what she wears. It is seen through how she carries herself and the way she doesn’t allow herself to settle. Don’t ever let anyone take for granted the beauty that is within you. Stand firm and know that you’re a wonderful person. Always remember your value and respect yourself. I’m so blessed to have you in my life. Sometimes we all need to be reminded how special we really are!
Pre-op: 346/Current: 144/ My Goal: 165/ Dr. Goal 160/ My New Goal: 145, Surgery Date: March 12,2008
Panni Removal May 28, 2010, Revision to Panni Removal December 23, 2010 with Dr. Thomas Southern, Indianapolis, Indiana
GOAL REACHED 11/29/2009
New GOAL set @ 146 pounds!!!! Reached second goal, now at 144, it's all a number game now!!!
The beauty of a woman is not seen through what she wears. It is seen through how she carries herself and the way she doesn’t allow herself to settle. Don’t ever let anyone take for granted the beauty that is within you. Stand firm and know that you’re a wonderful person. Always remember your value and respect yourself. I’m so blessed to have you in my life. Sometimes we all need to be reminded how special we really are!
Love the top, you sexy thing! 
Just in time for swim suit weather. 
I am like Melissa, wondering if your insurance paid for anything.
Just in time for swim suit weather. I am like Melissa, wondering if your insurance paid for anything.
I am only one, But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do
the something that I can do.
Edward Everett Hale
Onederland 1/26/2010
Yes, Ladies. I have Anthem and Marc my DH has Blue Cross Anthem on me as well. With co-ordination of benefits, I was covered for the surgery and Only had $500 deductible. :)
From what I understand, it is deemed medical necessity based on the amount of skin and tissue that is hanging... I had 8 inches from the top of the panni to the bottom of the apron. That's a lot of hanging skin. She took off 8 pounds. And it had made my lower back pain disappear now that my swelling is going down.
The surgery wasn't really painful for me. Just itching on the incision until all that tape came off and soreness around the drain opening. I am tired alot but I am doing just fine. I would encourage anyone to check into it if you have insurance. Dr. Bergman's girls are good at getting approvals!
I am doing very well. I still have a drain... 2 weeks later... but I am getting by. I will be happy to see it gone!
I got a couple new swimdresses off ebay for $12 each! I got a kind that has slim panels and look pretty nice. I am excited about it and for once will cruise without being scared to put on a swimsuit!! I am blessed for sure.
From what I understand, it is deemed medical necessity based on the amount of skin and tissue that is hanging... I had 8 inches from the top of the panni to the bottom of the apron. That's a lot of hanging skin. She took off 8 pounds. And it had made my lower back pain disappear now that my swelling is going down.
The surgery wasn't really painful for me. Just itching on the incision until all that tape came off and soreness around the drain opening. I am tired alot but I am doing just fine. I would encourage anyone to check into it if you have insurance. Dr. Bergman's girls are good at getting approvals!
I am doing very well. I still have a drain... 2 weeks later... but I am getting by. I will be happy to see it gone!
I got a couple new swimdresses off ebay for $12 each! I got a kind that has slim panels and look pretty nice. I am excited about it and for once will cruise without being scared to put on a swimsuit!! I am blessed for sure.
OH Support Group Leader
RNY 296# 5/28/08 Panni removal 150# 3/8/10
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