Re: Excess skin when you loose weight
From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 11 Oct 2001 07:43:30 -0700
Dona,
Don't worry. It's really pretty safe. Just think of a big tummy tuck and
breast lift. A surgeon who does it would be able to give you a better run
down of the risk of various complications and the percentages for each. It is
a surgery that requires going under anesthesia. But, if I ever take off this
weight, I'll be there on the table having it done myself.
Remember, you can interview your doctors before you agree to any surgery. If
you don't like how he treats you, or don't feel comfortable with his
understanding and knowledge, go to the next guy on your list. I would ask the
wound care nurses or therapists in your area for suggestions about who they
like. We work with plastics a lot, both for debridement and reconstruction of
wounds, and we see the ones that don't heal well.
Renee
Dona wrote:
>
> Hi Renee,is this surgery safe? It sounds scarey.Isnt there a natural
> wayu to do this without surgery?Just wondering.Dona
>
> >At Wed, 10 Oct 2001, Renee wrote:
> >When you're down to your target weight, you can have the excess skin removed
> >by a plastic surgeon. You get tucks and lifts in the process. Many insurances
> >will pay for this, as it can be considered a medical condition. If you do
> >this, one thing to consider is donating the excess skin to a tissue bank. They
> >always need skin to make grafts for burn victims.
> >
> >Renee
> >
> >timber wrote:
> >>
> >> Does anyone know if there is anything you can do to lessen the excess
> >> skin while you loose weight. I've lost about 60 lbs since February & my
> >> boobs are like half full saggy waterballoons & I have I really sexy pile
> >> of skin & fat hanging down in my lap when I sit. I still have about 90
> >> lbs more to loose& I have a feeling that the excess skin is something
> >> I'm going to have to just accept, but I was just wondering.
> >>
> >> --
> >> timber
> >>
> >--
> >Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
> >
> >---
> >
> >Don't follow in the footsteps of the masters. Seek what they sought.
> > --Zen saying
> >
>
--
Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
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Don't follow in the footsteps of the masters. Seek what they sought.
--Zen saying
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