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Mahalo F.
on 2/10/21 4:56 pm, edited 2/10/21 9:55 am
Topic: RE: Panniculectomy Approval/Questions about Abdominalplasty

Thank you for your response!

I met with my surgeon today!

I addressed all my concerns!

I am getting the extended tummy tuck, muscle repair, mons lift and possibly Lipo if necessary.

I am very pleased with my doctor and the reviews on the Rate MD are amazing! I have met several people that I?ve had him also and the results are great.

Hard to believe that my surgery will be one week from Friday.

I am ready and can?t wait to cross over to the flat side.

Thank you

Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017

HW 283 SW 260 CW 165

IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.

Mahalo F.
on 2/10/21 4:49 pm
Topic: RE: Panniculectomy Approval/Questions about Abdominalplasty

Hey

Thank you for your reply.

I can't blame the doctor. The MAN that reviewed my application just simply denied it.

I met all the criteria!

My letter was extraordinary & I presented a compelling story. Supported with letter from the weight management centre & my GP.

Thank God he said yes! He just happened to be the head of the department.

I envisioned him working from home sitting in his boxers and a T-shirt reviewing my appeal letter.

perhaps Covid softened him a bit. Not sure but I'm relieved.

Thanks again

Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017

HW 283 SW 260 CW 165

IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.

beechie46
on 2/9/21 2:23 pm
Topic: RE: Panniculectomy Approval/Questions about Abdominalplasty

I had my RNY July 2, 2013. I lost 127#'s in 6 months and have kept it off for 7.5 years. I now weigh 127#'s and I do allow my self a leeway up to 132#'s. I hit that 132 #'s and felt like I was such a loser!! All I did to correct it was cut back on my Special Coffees from Dutch Bro's and Java Run. That kicked me back into the weight that I am satisfied with. Now I can address my Panni which I had in Sept 2015. I was told that he would cut my stomach to my fat Fuba and pull the skin from my back and my Mons. Which I didn't get done. Basically he didn't do any thing he had told me. He did remove over 10 plus #'s. But I was left with skin on my back and sides. And a FAT Fuba. My upper belly makes me look like I might be PG. It's all ok. If I had it to do over again I would go for the whole set up. Have a Tummy Tuck with muscle repair. Plus during my Panni they gave me a muscle relaxant that I am allergic too. (which I warned them about) she told me that she would use the one they had used during my RNY, same Hospital. It put me so deep asleep that I had to be on the respirator and in Intensive Care for 8 hours, and I woke up to them tasering on my temple. It ended up costing like 35,000.00 versus 12,000 $$'s. Thank goodness my insureance covered it all. I would make sure that whomever was doing your surgery that it is clear on what you want!! Sorry for the long post. Have a great day and surgery.

CastleVlad
on 2/7/21 3:48 pm
Topic: RE: Panniculectomy Approval/Questions about Abdominalplasty

I had abdominoplasty 4 years after my RNY, which in April will be 18 yrs. I'd lost 228 lbs, having started out at 384lbs, down to 156lbs. It was an amazing transformation!!! A year later I had excess skin removed from upper arms and thighs. Another amazing transformation. I am a completely new person! I also advise WEAR THE BINDER 24/7. I still will wear the binder sometimes to this day if I feel my 'hourglass' shape is needing a little defining. I also will wear it to support my back as I have chronic back pain (among other issues). You'll have drains after the surgery. They are more a nuisance than anything. I was, however, able to hide them in my jeans pockets. Yes indeed I was able to wear jeans, size 6!

All that said, I have regained about 50lbs. In Feb 2009 I broke my leg, then 4 months later I broke my foot. (I was in police training.) So I was on crutches all that year and put back on some weight. I'm wearing my binder a bit more just to hold my shape.

Good luck!

Diminishing Dawn
on 2/7/21 7:07 am, edited 2/6/21 11:08 pm - Windsor, Canada
Topic: RE: Panniculectomy Approval/Questions about Abdominalplasty

Who did you see? Denial is usually the result of a doctor not advocating enough. So good for following through.

recovery is slow. Take it easy. Stay on top of pain meds. Follow the rules given. Walk.

17+ years post op RNY. first year blog here or My LongTimer blog. Tummy Tuck Dr. Matic 2014 -Ohip funded panni Windsor WLS support group.message me anytime!
HW:290 LW:139 RW: 167 CW: 139

Audrey0FsFHughes
on 2/5/21 7:00 pm
Topic: RE: 6 month blood test

these are terrible indicators and I hope you get well as soon as possible

Mahalo F.
on 2/4/21 2:40 pm
Topic: RE: Panniculectomy Approval/Questions about Abdominalplasty

Thank you Leslie.

Gonna have to scoop up a tank top

Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017

HW 283 SW 260 CW 165

IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.

Mahalo F.
on 2/4/21 2:39 pm
Topic: RE: Panniculectomy Approval/Questions about Abdominalplasty

Hello

Thanks for replying!

Removal of excess inner thigh is on my bucket list.

WI**** was covered by OHIP.

I don't understand why it's so hard to fight for surgery.. they would cover a sex change operation but not reward a person that was formally obese with the removal of excess skin.

Frustrating

Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017

HW 283 SW 260 CW 165

IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.

Leslie W.
on 2/2/21 10:48 pm - Cobourg, Canada
Topic: RE: Panniculectomy Approval/Questions about Abdominalplasty

Abdominoplasty I"m assuming you mean a Tummy tuck. For the first 6 week you'll do no lifting. You really want to take things slowly. Increase your protein to promote healing. Walk and rest. Wear your binder 24/7. A tank top will help with the ithiness that the binder causes.

    
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sk8muffsmom
on 2/2/21 8:00 pm, edited 2/2/21 12:02 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Panniculectomy Approval/Questions about Abdominalplasty

I had a thigh lift done also.... about 5 years ago.... now I'm hearing its around $9000-11000 in the GTA ....depending on a patients needs.....

FYI there are a couple of Ontario Plastic Surgery FB groups if your looking for info

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