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I hope to get a panniculectomy soon. I have ALWAYS had a tendency to pass out, when I get grossed out. It is a vaso-vagal response, in an instant, with very little warning, my BP drops to 60/30 and I am DOWN!! After surgery, I realize that I will have drains. My doc suggested I desensitize myself to what it will look like. I need pics, the more graphic, the better and info regarding drain care and daily life while they are in. As I live alone and DON'T want to be on the floor every time I catch a glimpse of them or have to clean the site, empty drains, etc....

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My info has been submitted to insurance for my panni so Im hoping to be having mine soon. I will definitely share pics with u. Im so excited. I can't wait :)

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Hello, im also looking to get a panni and i pray that my insurance will cover it. I have united

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Wow yours are so small and cute ;-)

Mine were huge! One for my TT one for my boobs :-)

I wish mine had been that small! :-)

If you out them in a fanny pack they are hidden from the world :-)

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Do any of you know how much this procedure would cost out of pocket?

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My info has been submitted to insurance for my panni so Im hoping to be having mine soon. I will definitely share pics with u. Im so excited. I can't wait :)

I feel really dumb but what is a panni?

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I feel really dumb but what is a panni?

Panniculum (sp?) - it's the sagging belly some are left with after losing a significant amount of weight. Mine rocks when I jog and I'm sure it's only going to get worse. :(

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My info has been submitted to insurance for my panni so Im hoping to be having mine soon. I will definitely share pics with u. Im so excited. I can't wait :)

Didnt know insurance would cover plastic surgery

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Didnt know insurance would cover plastic surgery

Some insurance policies will cover Excess skin removal in that area if the pannis causes problems like rashes and irritation.

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Some insurance policies will cover Excess skin removal in that area if the pannis causes problems like rashes and irritation.

Or if it hangs below the pubis, that is what my doctor is using for justification, because I don't get the rashes. She feels pretty certain ins. will approve.

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