Has anyone had reconstructive surgery on your pannus area long before you were at

goal? How did you get approval? Do you have any sample letters you would share with me? I go for a ps consultation on April 17 in Houston. I just have to do something about this pannus, which is now hanging past my "goodies" and is causing numbness in my thighs. My PCP has documented that my pannus is hanging extremely low, causing some minor rashes, and is the cause of my thighs hurting. I am at 290 from a high of 423. I would like to lose to 160 if possible. My weight has been the same for 7.5 weeks. I hate the plateaus from hell but I have had so many that I do know they pass. I know that if I am able to get reconstructive surgery in the next six months, I may need touching up in the future. I realize that my pannus is not as bad as those who have to deal with theirs hanging to their knees. It is however in the way when I need to use the restroom. It makes dressing in pants extremely difficult. It is causing me pain and numbness from my hips to my knees. It is also is a nuisance for sexual activity. I sure need your help if you are someone who has dealt with pannus problems or can give me your advice on having surgery before reaching goal. I am not sure where to turn to except other post ops. I want to make sure I have everything when I travel to Houston on April 17 for the ps consultation with Dr LaMonaco. Thanks for any help you can give me.

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