Question:
Has anyone with a large pannus had PS sooner than 9 mos out?

I have a large pannus that I doubt will go back. I feel I will be at goal or close by 9 mos out. Right now I can see I have thinner legs and arms and just a large flap. I don't want to wait any longer than necessary to have PS. I have about a grade 3 pannus and documented back pain from the chiropractor. I have had no probs with rashes though. I meet most of the criteria...back pain...weight loss...babies..etc. just no rashes. Will I have a reasonable chance for approval?    — Karen B. (posted on March 3, 2002)

March 3, 2002
I too have a Grade 3 pannus, going on Grade 4. I am having a Panniculectomy at the same time as my RNY and gall bladder removal, on March 14. My surgeon thinks he will remove 30 to 50 pounds from my pannus magnamimous. Oh, happy day.
   — JoanneML

November 19, 2002
I'm not endorsing this or anything, but I read somewhere about someone who used NAIR to give herself a rash right before she went to see her doctor.. Apparently nair will give you a dilly of a rash if you leave it on too long.
   — msjmcalpin

January 13, 2003
Hi, I had the tt/hernia done after 8 months, I had lost 100 pounds at that time. I have continued on to reach Drs goal lossing 28 more. I went from 278 to 150 open oct 01. I had the tummy tuck June of 2002 and some more touch up lipo etc last wed Jan 8 2003. I needed it for my self imaige. It has made all the difference in the world in my clothes and to me, good luck with what ever you so, Susie
   — lostitall