StephC's PS journey/I got approved!!

[StephC 0]

thanks Becky! I have UPMC (western PA) - I got approved on my first try but really feel it had alot to do with the doctor. My friend from support group has the same insurance and different ps doctor and she only got the panney. So I think it has alot to do with the doctor and how well they submit it. Don't give up, its gonna happen for you!

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

STEPH!! WOO HOOO! Look at you girl! I am so happy for you and you look so happy! Great job! What an awsome reward on all your hard work girl!

Hugs! Love you fan club! :sad:

[Kat817 19]

You look great Steph!!! Today at the Dr. I was looking at a magazine, and looked down where I am usually pulling and tugging at my tshirt--and there was a flat belly---I about cried!!!

Kat

[general_antiope 189]

EEEEE steph you look AWESOME!!! And Kat, I was so happy to hear that little victory. I have no idea what it's like to have a flat belly, I have always had a Buddha belly as a kid, and then just hanging flab as a teenager.

Looks like unless a financial miracle happens I am planning plastic surgery in spring of 2009 - BUT the good news is I will be debt free (except car loan and student loan). So it's a huge step to look forward to. I refuse to get the loan until I'm clear of everything else.

Congrats again ladies!!

Steph...what's the biggest surprise of being in the flatlands?

[BeckyinTexas 3]

Steph and Kat....yea for the flat belly!!!!!!! I so hope to get one soon. I have one question for y'all. After the surgery and they remove the excess skin, does it have any effect on the upper thighs? My insurance wouldn't cover that for sure and they are horrible so I'm just hoping that the pannicolectomy might help me there.

[StephC 0]

thanks everyone - I feel great!

Biggest suprise is after I shower I used to have to pull the flab of skin up and dry underneath, now I go to pull it up and its not there! After almost a month and I'm still shocked when I feel down there and its not there. Kinda like what Kat said, we've lived with the belly for so long that when we catch a moment like that its just like WOW is that me?

I don't think it affected my thighs except that I notice the loose skin on them more. I think thats only bc my belly used to be the worse feature and the rest I always felt like they weren't that bad (like the arms and thighs and LONG boobs) but now that the tummy is tight the rest seem to pop out a bit more. But oh well - I got the flat tummy I always wanted so I guess I'll live with the rest of my imperfections.

[kareyquilts 1]

Step: I have that same feeling about my thighs, once the tummy was gone! Glad you're doing better!