I AM 99% SURE OF APPROVAL FOR A PANNI

Hello all of my friends: I had my consultation on Wednesday morning with one of the sweetest human beings that I have ever met.  This is the plastic surgeon who will be doing my panni in late January.  I knew going in that I was almost certain to be approved but after the consult it is a sure thing. I wish that this was a tummy tuck and I was at goal weight put the panni will give me a least a 60 lb. weight loss and put me real close to my docs goal and also my NEW KNEES. The plastic surgeon was very pleased with the letter that I came in with from my PCP.  When I told her that I composed it and he just signed it she laughed and offered me a job.  She examined me, which I think is the second most embarrassing part of this journey, the first being the pictures.  She told me that I would lose my belly button, but I expected that as my first panni has it placed off center.  I also have a huge hernia which will be taken care of at the same time.   I don't have any rashes and have always been very rigid in my care of the this area so I was concerned that this would work against me with the insurance.  But it doesn't look that way. I am going to wait for the official approval, then see my GBS and then schedule.  I am hoping that the panni, mons and me part company somewhere at the end of January. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ME. Jeanne

Jeanne: YEAH...I know what that feeling is like first hand! Congrats and I wish you a speedy and uneventful recovery!!! Tanya

Oh Jeanne, I am so very, very happy for you -Julie

Jeanne,

That is so awesome.  I have started doing some research about reconstructive surgery.. I am curious what you put in your letter. Marge posted her letter on her page..she had lots of issues with rashes etc. But like you I haven't had those issues. So can you maybe explain what you put in the letter.. or better yet, post it. I don't want to get to personal, I just think that it could help me and others who are getting ready for this next stage. Any suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated..  Good luck and can't wait to here from you... Lynn

Hi Lynn:

I posted the letter on my page.  I took my time in composing the letter and checked my spelling.  Unfortunately, the docs office staff retyped it and made some typos.  I may be mistaken but I do believe that if you have had an extremely large hanging pannus the surgery is a medical need just for hygiene purposes.  I had a panni before and paid for it as the ps didn't take insurance, this ps told me that had I come to her she would have gotten it covered.  Now, if I can figure out how to get plastic boobs....

Good luck with your research.  Please contact me and let me know how you are making out.

 

Jeanne

Jeanne

 

I am going to check out your letter and use some of it , I have a large Panni and had a plastics consult lastnight, I am still far from goal , but think this could bring on some mobility.

The only thing that concersn me - I will still need a tummy tuck in a year or two ! Dr H says that it will also bring other area's out more . I am torn up inside making the decission to proceed or not?

I still have about 80 lbs to my primary 's goal and 140 to my Bariatric Surgeons goal .   Jeanna

Jeanna, I pm'ed you. Jeanne

Girlfriend, if they agreed to chop 60 lbs off me, I'm not sure I'd care whether they tucked it or not!  Seriously, congratulations!  You don't need a belly button if you haven't a belly.  Mine went from an outie to an innie, so I can't see it, anyway. I'm encouraged that the lack of rashes wasn't a deterrent.  I use Desitin every day, so I never get rashes.  Even so, I'd have better posture if my panni wasn't pulling me forward. I'm so excited for you, I just have to   !  Well done! Kix

Congrats!!! I'm happy for you. Annie