Question:
Having Paniculectomy in the beginning of June

Hi, I had RNY on 8-16-10. I've lost 125 lbs :). In July of '11 I had breast reduction and now that same surgeon is doing a paniculectomy at the beginning of June. My insurance is paying for this procedure. I really wanted the 360 "body lift" belt lipectomy, but that's gonna have to wait until I can come up with 10 grand! My surgeon is taking a rather large panis off and will also be taking my belly button. He said he could leave it, but if I was ok with losing it, he would be able to take a lot more loose skin, so I said ok. I know I have to spend at least one night in the hospital and will have a binder and drains for a few weeks. Just wanting to hear other's stories and advice on preparing for the surgery. I asked the doctor about pain, but he said it will be very similar to the pain from the breast reduction. I did fine with that, was on pain meds of course, so don't remember much from the first few days. Just having some pre-surgery jitters and would like any and all advice! Thanks!    — Clumsybarbie (posted on April 28, 2012)

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