what was your panniculectomy like?

[Heather M 11]

I know im not readyfor one yet since i just started my journey but how was it? Lots of recovery pain?? How were your results..how much skin was taken off? Do you still have a muffin top/loose skin pouch?? Or do you feel like you will need a Tummy Tuck in the future?

[Roxiaa 38]

Bump

[Meliss000 283]

I will report on this soon, I'm having my panniculectomy this afternoon

[Meliss000 283]

Sorry it took so long to get back, first I dislike this new app very much, secondly being on pain Meds, makes it difficult to focus. The surgeon removed 4 lbs of skin below the belly button. I had a huge hernia that needed too be repaired also. That is what most of my pain is from.

I have to wear compression garment for 5 weeks

[sissy13 138]

I will report on this soon, I'm having my panniculectomy this afternoon

What is a panniculectomy? Is this a Tummy Tuck or like one?

[Meliss000 283]

Just a removal of the hanging skin usually under the belly button. Sometimes like in my case insurance will pay for it. Tummy Tuck involves muscles and you upper and lower stomach

[chafamex01 15]

Had mine performed on Nov 21st. they removed7lbs. of excess skin & fat. Recovery is going ok, I can say i havent needed to use my "hydrocodone" (painkillers) they prescribed me at all which is a good thing. Been wearing a binder since i left the hospital procedure took about 2-3hrs. Dr. gave me 6wks recovery time due to the kind of job i do which requires lifting and mostly standing. Restricted to not lifiting anything heavier than a phonebook. And i have 2 drains inserted under the my skin to drain the excess blood/fluid. i should at least have one drain removed this Friday (11/29) it being that my right drain has decreased in Fluid output & my left drain is draining more.