Panni or no panni??

Hi friends I am having a problem making up my mind. Here's the story: I am 25 years old, had an open RNY 14 months ago and am at goal. I went from 311 lbs. to 149/150 lbs. depending on the day. A few months ago I went to see my surgeon for a one year check up and panni consult. All is well, and he is willing to do a panni on me, although he says my excess belly skin is very little and he doesn't see how it could really bother me. It does!! I have a date booked for my panni in June, could have had it sooner but need time to think about this. My husband is against me having more surgery, just thinking it is unnecessary. Also, we have no children and he thinks if I have the TT now it will be wrecked by pregnancy and I'll be complaining about my belly again. My surgeon says it is fine to have it now, but after I have kids my belly will just look like any other woman's, I'll have a little "pooch" or "mommy's tummy", as he likes to call it. I have no plans for kids for at least 3 to 4 years, barring any "oopsies" as I am trying to get back into college. I don't think I can live another 5 years with this excess belly I have. I am not doing this to look good in a bathing suit or anything, I just want to wear a pair of jeans that fit me without a huge roll of skin and fat hanging over the top. When I sit down you can see a big roll on my stomach too. I have seen much larger pannus' than mine, but it is really bothering me. So, I would appreciate any opinions, good or bad, on this issue. One day I say "life is too short, do it and enjoy your new body" then I say "no, don't put yourself under the knife for vanity, learn to love yourself the way you are". I am so confused, please help me!! Hugs, Kim S. Open RNY Nov. 4/02 (-162 lbs.)

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