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Re: Excess skin when you loose weight
From: ALicia (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 15 Oct 2001 06:25:16 -0500 (CDT)
I am consulting for a pannilectumoy in November I have very loose skin
and belly apron from going down from the 600s to my now 400s. It has
caused some troubles in balance etc. This can be risky surgery in those
who are still overweight. Thats something to consider. I have not
determined whether the risks are worth it. In my case pressure from
this dropping skin and retained water has made a case of lymphedema
worse. (never thought weight loss would affect me bad) so its more
imperative. Still with the risks I have not made my mind up yet.
A
t Thu, 11 Oct 2001, Renee Cordrey wrote:
>
>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
>
>---
>
>Don't follow in the footsteps of the masters. Seek what they sought.
> --Zen saying
>
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