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Hildabean
Hildabean Posts: 71 Member
edited November 15 in Social Groups
My WLS doc said at my 2yr post op appointment that I am a good candidate for skin removal called a Trunkplasty/Panniculectomy. My insurance will pay if medically necessary, and it is due to constant infection with the skin flaps. Has anyone done this surgery? If so, how did it go? Did it help? Any info is appreciated. Thanks

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  • StevenGarrigus
    StevenGarrigus Posts: 226 Member
    My wife has inquired about this procedure as her primary care physician said it was medically necessary. Same issues with chaffing and such. Our insurance company denied it twice now. Doesn't look like they will go for it.

    From the people I know who have had it, it does relieve the chronic chaffing and infections for those who get them. And of course, the hanging excess skin is no longer a problem. There is scarring naturally. Sorry I cannot be of more help.
  • tugsandpulls760
    tugsandpulls760 Posts: 206 Member
    I lost 180# just had hernia repair and skin removal they took off 5# of loose skin all on my stomach I was in hospital for a week its a tough painful surgery but worth it
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