Have you ever had surgery? What for?
In the past, I had to get surgery I didn’t sign up for and they were all necessary.
- The one time I had to get a hysterectomy due to fibroids.
- A dermoid cyst got too heavy for my right ovary so they had to remove that. I only have 1 ovary left.
- I had my 2nd C-section.
- My appendix got infected so I had to get that removed.
- I had my 1st C-section.
- I had gallstones so my gallbladder was removed.
- Last year, I had to get a tummy tuck.
I had what was called a mother’s apron which was over hanging skin from my C-section. The skin under started to get inflamed and I was tired of living with it for almost 14 years. After visiting my PCP to address the issue, she referred me to a surgeon who could perform the procedure.
According to AI…
A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen to create a smoother abdominal contour. It’s also known as body contouring surgery.
My insurance covered it because it was medically necessary. I only paid $2,500 for the liposuction.
To get an idea of the before and after:
Recovery was a bitch. I had drains and couldn’t sleep on my side because of them. Sleeping on my back made me cranky. But the results were worth it.
I have no shame in getting that tummy tuck. It was one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. I like that I can wear anything and not have to worry about a big bulge. Call me vain or whatever.
