Re: Tummy Tucks with Dr Keshishian

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In a message dated 5/25/2004 6:15:00 PM Central Standard Time,

topazmoon1964@... writes:

I know Dr. K can perform a panniculectomy, but I'm concerned about being so

far from him in case of complications. I also wonder if a simple

panniculectomy or abdominaplasty will give me the desired results (I don't need

washboard

abs, but I'm tired of having a tummy that hangs between my legs).

Also...for those who had tummy tucks with other surgeons, how many did you

consult before making your final decision?

Thanks in advance!!

Banks - Mission Viejo, CA

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My 2 cents from a couple of PS consults....Dr. K will go above and beyond

what insurance will pay for! I got estimates on a pannie, but they WILL NOT pay

for any more than a pannie and they don't want to do the anchor incision,

just the hip to hip. I need the anchor because I have a lot of tissue above the

waist. If I do just the pannie, I'm gonna look like I have 2 rows of boobs!

in Bama

VBG 1982 (lost from 433lbs to 270's)

VBG -RNY1996 revision(Lost from 343 to 299)

RNY-DS revision Dec 2002 -down 135 lbs (377.7 to 242.2 and still going)

Homepage address- _http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html_

(http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html)

Many thanks to Dr. K willing to take on a 3rd timer....LOL

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> How many of you have had a tummy tuck with Dr. K? Were you happy

with the outcome or wished things could have been tweaked more?

>

> Banks - Mission Viejo, CA

Dr K did my beautiful TT and hernia repair (2 very small ones) and I

am totally thrilled with it.

You have seen it - so judge for yourself...lol

HTH

Sharon in Onyx

who almost has a 6-pack....almost...

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I am probably the closest to your situation since I was over 200 pounds

still when I had my panni surgery and they removed almost 30 pounds of skin and

flesh.

I wanted Dr. K. I wanted a Dr. experienced with removing that much flesh. I

am afraid I was pretty appalling to the plastic surgeons I talked to. Also

they could care less for the measly amount of money my insurance was willing to

pay for a panni they wanted the difference up front!

I traveled from Washington State for my surgery and did well. My PCP was

okay with follow up although I did get referred to a local surgeon when it

wouldn't heal up (as many seem like they don't want to do). The local surgeon

was

more than ready to open me back up and re-close the wound which scared it in

to finally healing up.

I am VERY pleased with the results but never expected perfection I just

wanted to not push that big mound of flesh out of the way with every step. I

still look down in amazement at my flat looking belly. And those parts I have

seen so little of over the years. (giggle)

I guess I need to get over myself and share some more recent photos post.

If you have any specific questions I sure would do my best to answer them.

One thing I will say, right after surgery I was wishing Dr. K hadn't given

me that " dimple " that rather looks like a belly button because all my pain

seemed centered there. Now that the pain is pretty much gone (except for some

phantom itches and occasional strange sharp pains from nowhere) it is a non

issue.

in WA

DS 3/26/03

Panni 11/21/03

355/186

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LOL, Sharon has one of those " GONE WITH THE WIND " tiny waists and I

too have seen pics, turn sideways and you are all ribs!!! Dr K did a

BEAUTIFUL TT on you Sharon!

Cindee

> > How many of you have had a tummy tuck with Dr. K? Were you happy

> with the outcome or wished things could have been tweaked more?

> >

> > Banks - Mission Viejo, CA

>

>

> Dr K did my beautiful TT and hernia repair (2 very small ones) and

I

> am totally thrilled with it.

> You have seen it - so judge for yourself...lol

>

> HTH

> Sharon in Onyx

> who almost has a 6-pack....almost...