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on 12/29/18 2:37 pm
Overall my face is ok though at 65 I would like a little lift! But the awful jowls I had going on have become much less visible over the last 20 pounds or so, and my jawline in general has become less mushy. Though if I look down, especially, I can see there's still room for improvement. Still, a face lift is something I really would like to have. I will definitely have a BL, and have my lower body helped out. I know that there are many things which neither weight loss nor plastics will address, but those things are true for everyone and are simply part of life; some difficulties can be solved while others must be worked on or accepted. But things like excess skin from past obesity, especially when severe, are solveable, thank goodness!
Just wanted to mention that I ended up with hypertrophic scars behind my ears, so keep massaging there and make sure they flatten (if they aren't already). I just had my scars revised by my PS (almost two years post-op).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I'm a bit confused. Do you just have excess skin at your panniculous? Or do you have skin + fat?
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Hello all out there. Im not sure my questions can be answered here but thought i would give it a go. I am a 40 year old mom of 3. My children are grown and are 13, 16 & 23. While i was pregnant i gained a LOT of weight. This has left me with the panni. I have been to consultations for a tummy tuck and they always tell me i have to loose a bunch of weight. The thing is, when i loose all the weight i also loose my breasts and buttocks which my husband currently loves , and i feel i look 15 years older which i do not love. I currently weigh 171 lbs and am actually happy with how i look aside from my panni. Is there anyone out there who knows if i would be a candidate for a panniculectomy? Would i have to loose more weight? Has anyone out there had a panniculectomy for the same reason? Can u share your results please? Thx so much for listening
I had an extended abdominoplasty in May and have been doing specific ab work since July. I find that I can include hard ab work 2 days a week but if I do more than 3, I get serious cramps. I haven't done yoga since PS so I'm not specifically sure about that.
HW: 248+, SW (RNY: 2/28/17): 244, GW (10/17): 125; LW: 115; 45# regain (19-20); CW: 135.6; new goal: 135; Plastics: Ext mastopexy, Ext abdominoplasty-5/18/2018; diagnosed w/ gastroparesis 11/20.
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HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
Oh I definitely sometimes do. It comes as a surprise...a few minutes into intense ab work on the mat. And I think I am about 3.5 years post LBL. That being said, even with a little regain, my stomach muscles remain defined so I think he just does really good work :)
You have mail 
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
Hi Nani,
Rarely does insurance pay for plastic surgery unless you have a hernia and the surgeons will go ahead and to the Panni. Also, as others have mentioned if you can show documentation of long term issues that is affecting your health they may reconsider, but only the areas that are deemed medical necessary. I feel my plastic surgery was just as key for me staying at goal as the weight loss surgery. It makes me sad we can't get some help from insurance.
That being said don't give up. There is financing available if that is an option for you. If you are having medical issued due to the excess skin, take photos. They are very powerful evidence to get your case heard and approved.
I will send you some surgeons in the area you mentioned.
Keep us posted on how you are doing and how we can help
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
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