1 year 5 months post op update with before and after pics - any questions?

[getnhealthyintx 281]

Thanks for sharing. I wish you nothing but blessings in the future.

[Olronir 0]

Congrats Lou, what a journey !

I have 2 questions for you :

- did you have any problem with loose skin ?

- can I ask you which clothes sizes (shirt and pants) you were at the beginning and what are you sizes now.

Thanks

[NY Lou 204]

reply to olronir:

hi and thanks for your message. i see your numbers are very similar to mine. you started about the same weight as my high weight and your goal is what my goal was, which is 180. unfortunately I had a lot of loose skin and I just got a Tummy Tuck 2.5 months ago. I got my insurance to pay for a panniculectomy which i had to prove was medically necessary, but the panniculectomy only covers the hanging loose skin from your belly button down that overhangs your waist and basically only in the front of your body, it does not cover anything above the belly button or really any part of your sides/hips. I had to pay out of pocket to get a full tummy tuck which then added in the area above my belly button up to the chest bone, some of the side/hip area and I also got my stomach muscles tightened to create a flatter look. as far as clothes size, before I wore a size 50 pants and a 3xl shirt. now I wear a size 34 pants and a size large shirt. hope this info helps and best of luck to you on your journey.

[Olronir 0]

Thanks for your prompt answer.

Can I have an idea of the cost you have to pay from your pocket for the skin removal procedure ?

[NY Lou 204]

^{if I had to pay for the full Tummy Tuck it would of cost about $14,000. because the insurance paid for the panniculectomy part of the procedure, I only had to pay the difference which was $8500. also remember im in New York City and prices here may be more expensive than other areas. it was the best money ive ever spent! take care.}

Edited August 23, 2014 by NY Lou