Comments on Ranaesheart Weight Loss Success Tips: Panniculectomy - Before and After - The Dream of a...

Terrific work! This is the type of information tha...

2011-01-24T20:22:00.907-08:00

Terrific work! This is the type of information that should be shared around the web. Shame on the search engines for not positioning this post higher!

I just had this surgery done three days ago and th...

2011-01-22T06:27:18.727-08:00

I just had this surgery done three days ago and the pain is the real deal! However the surgeon estimated that I have lost about 10 pounds just from what he took off me. I know I wont regret it! Thanks for your article. I have hope at the end of the pain tunnel!

Couldnt agree more with that, very attractive arti...

2011-01-03T07:11:41.168-08:00

Couldnt agree more with that, very attractive article

What a great resource!

2010-12-28T14:10:41.973-08:00

What a great resource!

TO THE BLOG AUTHOR: Hello, in my last post I had ...

2009-12-01T23:33:52.459-08:00

TO THE BLOG AUTHOR: Hello, in my last post I had said that I posted pictures on MYSPACE. I dont know why I typed that but its supposed to say FACEBOOK! Big difference. Can you change this for me? Thank you so much!

Wow great stories here and a wonderful place for s...

2009-12-01T19:08:52.988-08:00

Wow great stories here and a wonderful place for some info. I am having my Panniculectomy anchor style done this Friday! 12-4-09. I have lost 175 so far. Thanks! I am going to post follow ups here post op as well.

Hello again everyone! I am a little over two week...

2009-11-28T09:38:35.112-08:00

Hello again everyone! I am a little over two weeks out, feeling great and everything is doing well. If you have any doubts on this surgery go ahead and throw them out the back door! You will be pleased! You CAN do it!! I have posted several pics on Myspace. If you would like to see them friend request me, please be sure to put "from Ranaesheart" in the personal message because if I don't know you I wont except it! haha You can search me on there by email: wiggystickwilson@gmail.com Thanks for reading, and as always, much thanks to Ranae for starting this website. Its wonderful and inspiring to us all!!

Hello everyone! My surgery was yesterday morning. ...

2009-11-14T07:55:02.101-08:00

Hello everyone! My surgery was yesterday morning. I give it a 2 on the pain scale! 10 being worst! Im telling any and all of you out there who are aprehensive over having this done: YOU CAN DO IT! The worst part for me so far has been the IVS! The drains are nothing. Im still a bit nervous over having the drains removed but as far as the surgery itself went, its been a breeze. Im so glad Ranae has created this blog because I see it as being inspiring to all of us and all of you out there sharing these new life changes! Ranae, hope you are doing well!

For all of you that read my previous post, this is...

2009-11-10T08:54:39.765-08:00

For all of you that read my previous post, this is a reply I received from my wonderful nurse just a couple days ago: "Hey Christel, yes the drains are the same long flat end on inside with bulb on outside, but they are not as far in as they were for the RNY, they are more at the surface, other than that they look exactly the same. We will have you wear an abdominal binder after surgery. You will actually like this, it helps keep everything “in” and help with some of the pain. It simply velcros and is put on like a button up shirt without arms, if that makes any sense? I believe after the first night you will be OK, we do not normally send nurses out unless there is wound dressing that needs to be done. I would however see if someone can come over and check on you a couple times a day, and be there when you shower. Also just make sure you have bars, tables or things like that to assist you in standing, especially in the bathroom." So this is an elaboration on Ranaes originaly information for those of you (like myself) who are nervous over the drains. My surgery is the 13th so its coming up! I will post afterwards as soon as I possible can! I love this website, its very inspiring. Thank you, Ranae!!

Hello, I am scheduled for this surgery november 13...

2009-11-06T21:01:40.567-08:00

Hello, I am scheduled for this surgery november 13th. The part that I am most nervous about is the drains. Are they coiled up inside of you the same as with a drain from RNY gastric bypass? Everyone told me it wouldnt hurt having it removed but it was horrible! Do they have the wide flat part on the ends on the inside? Your pictures are amazing! Congrats!!

Thank you so much for posting this. I have spent ...

2009-10-11T17:57:10.118-07:00

Thank you so much for posting this. I have spent the last 2 years losing over 100 lbs after lap band surgery. I just got insurance approval to cover the panniculectomy. Your pictures are amazing, especially if you didn't have a full tummy tuck with the muscle tightening! Thank you for sharing!

I just stumbled upon your blog on a google search,...

2009-09-15T07:01:36.769-07:00

I just stumbled upon your blog on a google search, and I am SO glad I did. You told me so much that I NEEDED to know!! I had gastric bypass 17 months ago and have maintained a 185-190 lb weight loss for the past 8 months, and am beginning my quest for plastic surgery to get rid of my excess skin. Thank you for reassuring me that this is the right decision! I cannot wait to do this and get on with my life in my new, healthy body!! :)

I was so glad to find your article esppppp with th...

2009-08-04T23:03:23.358-07:00

I was so glad to find your article esppppp with the pictures - that is what I was most searching for, I wanted to know what it looked like afterwards to know what to expect!!! I am having my surgery in a few weeks, along with hernia repair and breast reduction - at the same time!!! But I am soooo excited!! My bypass surgery was yearssss ago but I have recently lost another 70 pounds and this skin hanging there was just as yours and I WANT IT GONE!! You're right, it is a dream of a lifetime!! I cant wait and I thank you sooo much for having the courage to put the pics out there - it truely helps ppl like me! I know this article is a little dated, but I hope you're still out there and I hope it has been everything you hoped for!! Thank you again!! Wish me luck!! :)

You look great.. after my weight loss process I wa...

2009-04-04T12:49:00.000-07:00

You look great.. after my weight loss process I want this procedure too... I'm from Brazil, and I also very proud of my weight loss process so far... Thanks again for being such an inspiration...

I am planning my panniculectomy on Feb 9. I reall...

2009-01-18T07:13:00.000-08:00

I am planning my panniculectomy on Feb 9. I really appreciate you sharing such a personal journey. I had weight loss surgery 5 years ago and, while I don't have quite as much excess skin, there is certainly an issue there.
It is so embarassing to talk about the problems that arise from this, that there is not a lot out there about the reality of the problems and how this surgery really can impact your life.
Today, I feel afraid that the results won't be as good as I hoped, afraid it will be awful pain, afraid it will never be enough and I'll be obsessed with something else wrong with my body afterword, I wonder what I'll look like? I'm having a "worrying day," I guess!
Your thoughtful insight really helped me to know what to expect, or at least what someone else experienced.
Thanks

Gena - I'm soooo happy for you and truly hope you ...

2009-01-05T18:48:00.000-08:00

Gena - I'm soooo happy for you and truly hope you will let me know how your surgery goes. Please feel free to contact me personally via my email and I'd be happy to arrange a time to talk if you have any additional questions.

Thanks for sharing so honestly and you are going to be soooo happy with your results! I'd do the surgery 100 times over.

Surgery is a big step but it is one that is medically necessary. Can you imagine if your tummy continued to tear inside, hernias, back pain, skin breakdown? Take care of you and I'm so very proud of you for losing the weight that will keep you around for your little girl .. it is the greatest gift you can give your daughter!

BIG BIG Huggsssss of Support! Ranae

Thank you so much for writing this letter and "pay...

2009-01-05T17:44:00.000-08:00

Thank you so much for writing this letter and "paying it forward"... I am scheduled to have my surgery this Jan 28th 2009. Your before pictures look exactly like me/mine.

I'm so excited and scared all at once. I have a 4 yar old daughter, i know in my heart that if i had not had the gastric bypass and lost the 105 pounds i would not be around to play with her. Now, the thing that keeps me from playing with her is this hanging "front butt" as my hubby and i have termed it... it's certainly bigger than the back one!!! It's not tearing on the outside, but rather on the inside, the scar tissue from the Csection is unwilling to stretch and hang and it's quite painful...The point I was trying to make is the other incision will be from my pubic bone to my breast bone and no belly button when he's all done. I'm almost 40 and happily married,so if (god forbid)something happened to my husband and another man gets to see me naked...there'll be more scary things than no belly button!!!

I'm rambling, i know. Again, thanks for writing this article... i've learned from it and feel a little less unsure of what the immeadiate future holds. It also gave me ideas of questions to ask the Doctor tomorrow on my last pre-op visit.

THANKS!!!!

is the place you had surgery a hospital or what? d...

2008-12-07T16:57:00.000-08:00

is the place you had surgery a hospital or what? did you spend the night after surgery.how many days. if so can you tell us about that experience

You have my very best wishes for your upcoming sur...

2008-11-04T17:17:00.000-08:00

You have my very best wishes for your upcoming surgery and certainly hope you recover quickly. Would love to hear from you before and after your surgery and am available to talk should you wish. This surgery will change your life as much as the weight you have lost. I am just now, 7 months afterwards, getting used to my new look .. it takes a while for your brain to catch up with the view it has of your body. I am sooo excited for you and I'm am glad if my journey helped you. Please take pictures and keep a journal, you will be glad you did later. (((Heartfelt HUGGSSS))) Ranae

I'm scheduled to have this surgery on December 5th...

2008-11-04T11:26:00.000-08:00

I'm scheduled to have this surgery on December 5th. I've lost 307 pounds with the help of my lap band and needless to say, this surgery will be a God send to me. Thank you so much for this article as in it, you answered every question I had and gave me hope knowing that it won't be as bad as the years that I was overweight or even the 6 month battle to get this surgery approved by my insurance carrier. Again, thank you for sharing your journey.

It most likely is the same surgery center. I took...

2008-11-03T17:52:00.000-08:00

It most likely is the same surgery center. I took my mom and my best friend with me and they waited in the waiting room while I got undressed, gowned and sat in a chair. Then, they got them and brought both back with me. I sat in a recliner type chair and they in regular chairs. You'll get a warm vacuum type blankie .. really neat .. and when you go back for surgery .. after Dr C draws on your tummy .. they go back to the large waiting room. When you're brought out to recover, they bring them back to you and you're sat back in a chair. Now .. I ended up staying overnight because I was in incredible pain. It cost extra, but there was no way I was going home. The pain was not from the incision, it was under my breast where that skin had been held up by a retractor for a good part of the surgery. The incision part is fairly numb.

You are in wonderful kind, caring and skillful hands. Can't say enough wonderful things about Dr Cherny. If you are fortunate enough to get Jerry as a nurse or Jason as your anesthesiologist, please tell them Ranae (with the blog) says HIIIII!!!! and BIG HUGGSSSS!!!! They are Awesome!

Would be happy to meet you before your surgery and share coffee and have a talk. Am also available any time after your surgery ... special hugsss ..

I drove by the surgery center and it is by the cap...

2008-11-03T07:28:00.000-08:00

I drove by the surgery center and it is by the capitol as well so I am guessing I am having the surgery at the same place you did. How does it work with visitors there? It doesn't sound like you are in a hospital type room.

I will be having an incisional hernia repaired at the same time as the panniculectomy and abdominoplasty.

I am hopeful that my results are as yours but don't know that I will look that good. Right now I weigh about 290. I am uncertain of how much they actually remove during the procedure.

Am sooo happy for you and definitely would like to...

2008-10-31T19:01:00.000-07:00

Am sooo happy for you and definitely would like to keep in touch. Please email me at the blog and I'll be happy to respond and we can talk. Hope to answer all your questions before your surgery and would love to check in on you afterwards. Being excited and nervous is all part of the journey .. you may want to write about it and definitey take pictures .. it is your only opportunity to do so. Mine was at The Surgery Center that is located over by the capital .. hope to hear from you soon! Best of luck .. will keep you in my prayers.

I was so inspired by your story. I am scheduled f...

2008-10-30T07:22:00.000-07:00

I was so inspired by your story. I am scheduled for a panniculectomy/abdominoplasty on November 17th by Dr. Cherny. Your results are fabulous. I am extremely nervous about the surgery for some reason. 2 weeks after this surgery I will be having a breast reduction as well. Was your surgery performed at Des Moines Surgery Center?

Good luck with your surgery and hope all goes well...

2008-09-11T17:04:00.000-07:00

Good luck with your surgery and hope all goes well. My prayers are with you....