My Panniculectomy (with photos)

MultiMom
on 10/31/12 11:38 pm - NH

I was VERY fortunate that my insurance paid for my panniculectomy without any issues. I actually went to the plastic surgeon for new boobs and he suggested that I give approval a try, so I did. I had no infections or other problems associated with having the extra skin.

I "upgraded" to what I call an 'advanced panniculectomy', which is having my belly button moved up. I have had 5 kids and was 52 years old and didn't care to have a tummy tuck (whi*****ludes muscle tightening), I just wanted to have the saggy skin gone. So now I have a pretty scar and lots of stretch marks, but they don't bother me at all. The bruises that you see in the before photo were from my gallbladder removal that I had about a month before.

High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009

ALESIA1966
on 10/31/12 11:47 pm - New Bern, NC

RNY on 06/07/05

Looks like nice work, I know you feel better to have the sagging skin gone

Alesia : start 249 / surgeon's goal 138 / current 142

katmandu
on 10/31/12 11:51 pm

That looks awesome!

MultiMom
on 10/31/12 11:53 pm - NH

RNY on 10/27/08

I guess I should have mentioned that this was done 3 years ago. The after photo was taken today.

High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009

artroxy blue
on 11/1/12 12:01 am, edited 11/1/12 12:04 am - MA

RNY on 08/14/12

Looks like you found a great Plastic Surgeon!

It's funny you posted this because at my support meeting last week, our guest speaker was a plastic surgeon in the area. It makes me think about what I may have to have done in a few years. I want to try for another baby in a year and a half, so nothing for at least 3-4 years.