a situation and a question

hello all,

here is the situation, i am 16 months out from surgery.  i had surgery 8/13/2008 and per bc bs of nc. i would have to wait at  least 13 months ( feb 13,  2010 made 16 months out for me) to consider a panni. Well i need more than a panni, the bobbies, talk to the ground.. they look right at it all the time. ( unless a bra is on lol) and my inner thighs.. could use some tightening arms as well and tummy area. ( i honestly believe i have a 6 pack. the skin over it..covers it very well.

well i am trying to find anyone who knows of plastic surgeons that deal in body contouring / body lifts and fat transferrs( i used tohave a butt)? please post the info.

now here is the rest of the situation. as of yester dayi have noticed that my tummy area around my naval is tender alot and sore. I believe it is due to the constant skin rubbing together. baby powder seems to soothe it, but it itches alot. could this be the possible dreaded rash skin irritation thing with a infection type situation as well. when folds of your skin rub together and stuff.. please help

First of all, congratulations on your amazing transformation. Next, Dr. Karl Schwarz in Raleigh has done work on a number of patients in my support group and has experience with reconstructive surgery for post bariatric patients. I've seen the results and they are great! If I had the money, I'd consider it. 

Yes, this is the dreaded rash that you have and it is not uncommon. While I can tell you how to self treat it, I would strongly suggest that you go see your primary care physician and document the rash. This kind of thing can actually substanstiate a medical claim for a panni. So make sure that you go in and have this documented, and do so every time it's a problem. We have a member who just had his done and BCBSNC paid because of the documentation of his medical problems. 

Good luck,

 

btw... Dr Schwarz is giving a seminar for my group June 1, if you are interested. 

Thank you very much i have been compiling websites on plastics to see who i will go with and i may try to make the info session on june 1st