RandiCartmill 18 Posted September 11, 2012 I had dissolvable stitches on the inside than steri strips on the outside. I just took my Steri strips off today and I can barely see the small incisions the port incisions about two inches long and I've started applying mederma on it.. Banded August 28 2012<br />Starting weight 293<br />Day of surgery weight 273<br />Current weight 258<br />Goal weight 160 5ft 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah75 67 Posted September 11, 2012 They said they would cover the TT..cause the lose skin could cause a rash or cause a change in posture..I know I'm a long long a way from one but was excited to hear they would cover it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennifer1 180 Posted September 11, 2012 I requested glue. I have been very vocal with this whole process I am I doctor pretty much listens to what I have to say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utcaneuser 32 Posted September 11, 2012 I've had 3 abdominal surgeries: 1-lap convert to open Staples 2-open standard stitches 3-lap dissolvable stitches & steri-strips Its doctors preference and yours based on history. If you have a history of issues with dissolvable stitches they should not use them. They didn't go through my actual belly button but they did put a port site right on the top of it. For both of the 2 laporscopic ones. That seems to be a popular central port site. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kittylove32 90 Posted September 11, 2012 I also had a c-section in 2010. I know I Will have a flabby stomach. Insurance might possibly cover a Tummy Tuck? ! That would be awesome! 1 knewland reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A New New Dawn 1,695 Posted September 11, 2012 Just be careful too about the TT. When it is done by a general surgeon ask what the final result will look like. My mom had the gastric bypass and lost a lot of weight. Her surgeon did the TT and it's a little freaky that he didn't leave any belly button or "make" a new one. Sure, she isn't wearing any bikinis but it took her a lot of getting used to as funny as it sounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjenkinson1970 20 Posted September 11, 2012 Mine were all stitched with dissolvable I inside and glued. I'm out 2 weeks post-op and glue is still there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah75 67 Posted September 12, 2012 KittyLove..my husband insurance just changed with his new union contract and now yes they will cover a TT!!..I have Aenta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarah75 67 Posted September 12, 2012 KittyLove..my husband insurance just changed with his new union contract and now yes they will cover a TT!!..I have Aenta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
