Circumferential Body Lift Done 12/6

[Scout1234 161]

8 weeks. Getting lighter.

[skiddles 66]

Lookin good!!! I'll be sooo glad not to have to wear bandages

[Scout1234 161]

I didn't have bandages for long, maybe a week or so. I still am wearing the binder 8 weeks later 24/7. I am sure I don't need to but it feels good and if it helps with swelling then I will stick with it for a while longer!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

I didn't have bandages for long, maybe a week or so. I still am wearing the binder 8 weeks later 24/7. I am sure I don't need to but it feels good and if it helps with swelling then I will stick with it for a while longer!

My dr. said the longer I wore the binder or some kind of compression, the better the final result. Wore mine for 3 months

[Scout1234 161]

^{The real me is here.....I swore I heard the same thing so that is why I have kept wearing it. I see my dr again in 4 weeks so I will see what he says then}

^{Thanks for backing me up on that one!!}

[shadylady_57 54]

Thanks for the info, I'm half way to my goal wt and have been trying to find out about how much it cost and if my insurance will cover any of it . I need from my thighs and up to my neck done. I called Cigna Health Springs and they couldn't tell me ant thing said to talk to my Dr and let him submit a claim and see if they woulda aprove it. Does any one else have Cigna Health Springs, rhey paid for my sleeve without any problem. I hope that they will pay for what I need done now. I'm glad you are doing so great , good luck

[skiddles 66]

My dr said to wear it for at least 6 months. Or some kind of compression garment to keep the skin from forming wrong

[BigHappy 16]

I'm going for my first consultation today, anyone who has gotten the surgery what questions would you be sure to ask if you did it over again?

[pnkhart1202 0]

<p>I was able to get my panni/tt 100% covered.</p> <p> </p> <p>First I printed the criteria fro panniculectomy, from my ins. website. </p> <p> </p> <p>second, took that to my pain management dr., who wrote a letter echoing EXACTLY what ins. wanted. I have alot of spinal issues.</p> <p> </p> <p>I also wrote a letter explaining all the health issues that have resolved with weight loss, how important exercise is in keeping the weight off, and how extra skin impedes me.</p>

[Gina1010 86]

I went fir my first consult and was told to lose another 30 pounds to get the thighs done but everything is good for the panni. A little nervous but this is much needed.

[Ms24 8]

Everybody… I am still looking for a plastic surgeon in the Tampa area!! Probably moving out there in June so I might as well just have everything done there.

[Scout1234 161]

WEEK 9 UPDATE:

For those of you considering this operation as well as anyone that has recently had it and feel like you will never be able to get out of bed and or have no idea how long it will take you to get back to your exercise routine…...

I am here to tell you that today I ran for 60 mins and covered 6.82 miles without any type of pain or problems.

The scar is doing great…..it is fading very well. I believe the silicone strips are working well, they were expensive and are a pain in the a$$ because of the effort. Wake up, take them off, wash them, workout…..shower, put them back on….. and repeat in the evening if you workout again. But, like I said, it looks great so I will continue to keep up with them.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions.

[CBT 450]

Hooorah!!! Thanks for the update.

[CBT 450]

Scout how long was your surgery once you were in the OR?

[Scout1234 161]

I was in the OR for over 6 hours and under for 5 and a half. It was long.....I never had a problem with recovering from anesthesia but this time I was in a fog for quite a long time. Close to a week actually. And by fog I mean, a little forgetful and just kinda out of it.