Getting a panni done

I need some encouragement, I know I am on the main board. I am waiting on the insurance now, it will be 2 weeks. It took the doctor 5 weeks to get it submitted and he took pics. Can anyone tell me anything encouraging about the insurance approving it. I have lost 138 pounds and I have another 80, but the doc said the panni being removed should take care of at least 30 if not more. I started at 295 and now I am down to 252 and people tell me I don't look like I weight that much, but I can't hide the panni it is so big. Please anyone have anything encouraging to say or tell me how long it took them to hear from the insurance company?

Im hoping to have that same surgery.  Did you have issues under the skin?  I havent had any problems at all so far, but it just seems so heavy and is so uncomfy!  :(  I wish you the best of luck on this and congrats on the great weight loss!!!!

I am having alot of issues with the skin breaking down, I had the issues before loosing weight. It is horrible.

I am sorry I meant that I started at 395 pounds

I kinda wish I was having issues LOL but I do know it is painful, I have seen it firsthand....I will keep you in my prayers!

Thank you so very much!