Question:
For Tummy Tuck or Panniculectomy PostOps....

After surgery and swelling went down, how many pant sizes did you drop? I just recently got approved for a panniculectomy and was just curious. Thanks! 13 Months Post-Op -174 lbs.    — Shavonne P. (posted on September 25, 2003)

September 25, 2003
I went from a VERY tight size 8 to a size 4 in about 5 weeks post-op.
   — Patty H.

September 25, 2003
I went from a size 36 inch waist to 33-34 waist
   — Robert L.

September 25, 2003
It totally depends on you, how you are built, and how much of an abdominal apron you have hanging. I am one of those people who have larger thighs and butt compared to my waist. Before my TT, the waist of my jeans were always very loose because I had to buy them to fit my butt and hips. I was in a very tight 10 and mostly 12's. Now, post op, I am in a very comfortable 10 (though I'm only 4 weeks out and still have swelling) -- I also had some outer thigh lipo at the same time). My *apron* removal was only 2 and a half pounds. The big difference is that my tummy is totally flat! Remember the old commercial where they'd ask if you could *pinch an inch*? Well, before TT, I could *grab a slab* - a very hunky roll.....now I can't even *pinch an inch* on my stomach! People always used to tell me that I didn't need a tummy tuck because it looked so flat -- but that was because I wore either very tight support panty hose or a girdle to hold it in. Now it is flat as a board without anything....and I'm on my way to the mall right now to buy some low-rise jeans! Good luck to you!
   — Lynette B.

September 26, 2003
While I'm only 5 weeks post op, my Surgeon removed 18 lbs. of skin through my tt and belt lipectomy. I was wearing an 18 before surgery (which was large in the waist to accomodate my stomach and legs) and I'm now buying 14 and 16 pants. I could probably get into a 12 if it weren't for my nasty thighs! I think this PS stuff can be addictive!!!
   — Chloe S.

September 26, 2003
I had a lower body lift in February. My doctor removed 20 pounds during the surgery, mostly from my panniculus. Before PS I was wearing anything form a tight 18W to a 22W. After the swelling has gone down, I've lost about 12 inches in my hips and can wear a 14 from Lane Bryant and a 16 in Misses...which are getting a little big. One word of advice...try not to buy too many things while you're still swollen... you won't wear them very long!
   — Pamela B.