The lady at the insurance company wanted me to file a claim, but I had never had a rash or any doctor visit related to the panni, I just wanted it gone. If a person wants coverage they usually need evidence of rashes and medical treatment for the condition.

One member posted that she got hers covered by using sandpaper to irritate the skin under her panni, taking pictures, and then getting treatment so she could use build up evidence for an insurance claim.

I find it fascinating that people will commit that type of insurance fraud and then post about it on social media.

Just wanted to update for anyone curious:

I am 2 weeks out yesterday, so 15 days post op today. I am now drain free. I am moving around pretty well, but its not as great as I would like (I have a 3 year old, suffice to say its not the easiest, lol). My biggest complaint is swelling. I was about 20 pounds over where I should be with my newly removed skin, now its more like 15. I have had small hurdles like blood clot scares and low grade fevers, but all in all recovery has been easy going.

I'm not going to post any new pics, everything pretty much looks the same because of the swelling. Once things start going down and starts looking for what we go through all of this for, you'll be the first to know!

Most of us paid for the plastic surgery ourselves. Although it is common for the insurance to cover panni, it is still sort of plastic surgery. I had no coverage and paid for all of it and it was a very good investment. Less than a new car and will last a lot longer.

My complications didn't start until 2 weeks post-op starting with pneumonia, then wound dehiscence week 2.5 - week 4 with treatment still ongoing (week 11), then a pulmonary embolism at 7.5 weeks. Just an example to show you're not necessarily out of the woods at 7-10 days!

Hi Jaz,

I'm not sure. Those questions need to be answered by Dr Sauceda. [email protected]

I know I had a breast lift, lower body lift, sm thigh and my arms on a Thur and a full facelift on Monday. I went by myself and did fine. I was also 59. I took powdered protein shakes and bars with me, but mostly ate the clinic food then at the hotel. Breakfast has eggs, waffles, fruit, beans, cereal. Not the continenal you get at most places. Enough for breakfast and snack later plus. I ate at the little mall right behind the hotel, Applebees, or the Italian place. There is also a food court at the HEB which is on the end of the mall.

The price goes down as you combine procedures. The LBL - $7200, breast lift 4500, w/aug 5500. Everyone prices are going to be different depending on your body and what needs to be done. Think about the price of a new Prius and start saving.