2 wks post-op panniculectomy (pic)

thanks, Nik!...I finally feel "normal" a lil bit

You look wonderful!!!!!!!  In jeans already- pretty impressive.  About a week ago i tried on pre op jeans and i could barely shimmy them up closing them was out of the questions.  I have noticed a decrease in the swelling with continued use of the binder, but I haven't tried the jeans again and I'm still pretty swollen.  I sent a friend request so I could see your profile pics.  Again- you're looking amazing- who'd ever know you had 10 kids- not I thats for sure. 

thanks, Christine....I befriended you...I have more pre-op and post-op pics to load in a week or so right before panniculectomy and when I had my drain.

I never new I would have 10 kids either..........my DH got me on that one!

hi Birthday Girl:

I live here in ATlanta too..and i am interested in getting the panni...i am with Humana..any tips on how i can get insurance to cover? any thoughts or advice you can offer on post op or what other procedures will help? i have hanging skin in ab and i need a thigh lift..thanks so much,

Dee

My WLS office recommended Dr. Pravin Reddy....He is with Atlanta Surgery and Trauma Center....His Asst. name is Camara...tell her I referred you...They are amazing!

She will tell you all insurance info, procedures, and she is so ind and patient.  Dr. Reddy takes time with you, answers all your questions and phone calls and his work is amazing...He is a trauma surgeon, PS, and reconstructive surgeon.

He will be reconstructing my breasts in the near future.....He works out of Atlanta Medical Center and  Northside Hospital.

Most important post-op is wear you binder 24/7 to minimize swelling and take meds as needed....pm me anytime you want for additional info...I only stayed overnight in hospital and my nerves were rattled but I was out before I even hit the OR and woke up in recovery and it was all over!

that is fantastic advice..how far out post op are you? i am 10 years out! and praise God i am so healthy and maintained my weightloss the entire 10 years..did you have any problems with getting approved thru your insurance company? any large copays or deductibles u had to meet? i would love to connect with you if you are open to it esp since you live here in atlanta..ive never had a WLS buddy :-) i did the journey all on my own.i had the surgery in 2001 and then immediately following moved to the caribbean with my job and been traveling ever since..been in atlanta for 6 years..take care and love to hear from you soon,

Dee

I am 2.5 years out in April......Yes, praise GOD I am now back healthy and strong!...only he could have given me the strength and courage to undertake this life changing journey!

I am from Illinois....My Dh and kids and I haved lived in Atlanta since 06 and I had my RNY and my PS here.

My RNY surgeon recommended Dr. Reddy and I had an appt. along with all of my records and letter of medical necessity from my PCP....I was approved by my insurance on the first submission and I had no co-pays except for Dr. visit and prescription co-pays.

The hospital will give you a binder after surgery for tummy.

Dr. Reddy will examine you and take photos and submit to insurance...I took me about 1-2 months after initial visit but paperwork and photos have to be submitted properly....My insurance only took 10 business days to approve and I was scheduled for surgery.

you look great.... wish I could get my skin pulled cause it just looks all lined up brainy like... dont really need nothing else taken off

thanks!.....I tried your cheesecake snack...yummy...yummy..for my tummy!

Now what is up with the "hot cheese"......are you eating cheese literally warmed up or a spicy cheese.....I am a cheese-a-holic!

which cheesecake snack LOL

I get monterey jack cheese with jalepeno and habeneros in it :D