Question:
I Believe I will need a TT after my surgery. How do I begin?

TO GO ABOUT GETTING IT APPROVED BY MY INSURANCE - BCBS HMO? HOW DO I FIND A PLASTIC SURGEON THAT TAKES MY INSURANCE. SO FAR NONE OF THEM DO! ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 16, 2002)

January 16, 2002
I only weighed 243-244# at the time of my surgery, almost 4 months ago, not a lot compared to some others, but I have also had two HUGE babies! My tummy has always had a sag to it. With my weight loss it is sagging worse and I have started getting infections (no matter how clean I keep myself) under the sag and in my belly button. I need a TT too, if nothing else but to stop the infections. Next time I go in to see my gyn. I am going to mention the infections, the weight loss, and see if he will do the recommendation for a TT. I wouldn't use the words 'Tummy Tuck' tho, there is another word for it, I just can't remember it right now. Let me see if I can find it for you.
   — DonnaCarol

January 16, 2002
The word is 'panniculectomy'. Good luck & let me know how you are doing. :)
   — DonnaCarol