Panniculectomy vs LBL Cost and Result Questions
My insurance just approved a panniculectomy I am scheduled for the end of this month. I am concerned the more I read here it seems them more that I hear that the LBL is the way to go.
How much should I expect to pay for the upgrade?
If I can not swing the LBL should I put off the Panniculectomy until I can afford the LBL? That will be no time soon I am in between jobs and after I start the new postion I will not be able to take time off for a while.
How much recovery time will I need after the panniculetcomy? I have a half marathon and a half ironman scheduled this summer.
Thanks,
Jon
I think everyone is unique on what "needs" to be done for the best effect after surgery.
However, I have spoken with a couple surgeons that agree that the "gold standard" after WLS is a lower body lift because all of us will have SOME skin on our hips and butt and lots on the abdomen (for most of us anyways).
I am paying 10.6K for my LBL after insurance pays the panni removal. It is steep but I know it will be worth it.
Good luck with everything.
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RNY- 12/04/06 with Dr. Matt Glasock
LBL - 4/28/09 with Dr. Rene Recinos
Hi Jon. There is a night and day difference between LBL and panniculectomy. One is cheap, fast, has less recovery, and provides less of a result. The other is expensive, more involved, and provides the best result.
There are patients happy with both, although if you read through these boards you will find a number of dissatisfied indivudials who got a "panni" and expected a better result.
Now here is where your goals come in: are you a "good enough is best" type person who just wants the overhang gone, or are you expecting more ? Discuss this with your surgeon so your expectations will be met.
John LoMonaco, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Plastic Surgery
Houston, Texas
If I can not afford the LBL can I do the panni now if necessary do more later? It seems like the fact that insurance is covering it and I have some time on my hands makes me want to do it now.
What is the typical recovery time for a panni?
Pannis are sometimes hard to revise, and I advise patients to"do it once and do it right." This is because each month I see folks with pannis who want a revsion.
Plastic Surgery
Houston, Texas
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5' 3.5" Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Raymond Hajjar, Bingham Farms, MI Extended TT, muscle repair, lipo & hernia repair 2/25/09 Direct neck lift and muscle repair 4/14/09 Short scar lower face lift, more neck work and lower bleph 9/15/09
You CAN do the panni first and then do another procedure later. I had to, but it meant that I had to have a reverse TT (a true "T" shape with the top of the "T" under my breasts instead of an upside down "T") and there are apparently not that many PSs who will do a reverse TT.
Do whatever you can afford to do and get it over with. It's easier psychologically AND physically.
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
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