I am planning on having surgery to repair 3 hernias that occurred after a hysterectomy at the surgical site. I have lost 125lbs so far but have at least another 125 to go. I would like to have a panniculectomy at the same time as the hernia surgery. My concern is by not having this done the extra weight from my hanging stomach will cause another hernia. My thought is once I get all the weight off I can then choose to have a tummy tuck when I am at my weight loss goal. Feedback much appreciated
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Answer: I want a panniculectomy at the same time as the hernia surgery. Is there a chance that this will cause another hernia? Both procedures may be done at the same time. It is imperative for you to lose weight, paniculectomy or not. The chances of a recurrent hernia are very high if you do not lose weight. Good luck
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Answer: I want a panniculectomy at the same time as the hernia surgery. Is there a chance that this will cause another hernia? Both procedures may be done at the same time. It is imperative for you to lose weight, paniculectomy or not. The chances of a recurrent hernia are very high if you do not lose weight. Good luck
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June 23, 2014
Answer: I want a panniculectomy at the same time as the hernia surgery. Is there a chance that this will cause another hernia? I agree with your written plan of weight loss first before any more surgery. Have you discussed this with all the surgeons involved?
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Answer: I want a panniculectomy at the same time as the hernia surgery. Is there a chance that this will cause another hernia? I agree with your written plan of weight loss first before any more surgery. Have you discussed this with all the surgeons involved?
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June 23, 2014
Answer: Panniculectomy and hernia repair You have done a great job of losing weight and you seem well on your way to your goal. I would definitely advise waiting until you are closer to your goal before having the hernia repair and the panniculectomy. You have a great benefit with less tension on the hernia repair and more loose skin that can be removed to give you a better result. I would combine the procedures and having a pre exisitng vertical scar allows removal of excess skin across the abdomen as well as down using a T incision while giving the general surgeons more than enough exposure for the hernia repair.Best of luck.
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Answer: Panniculectomy and hernia repair You have done a great job of losing weight and you seem well on your way to your goal. I would definitely advise waiting until you are closer to your goal before having the hernia repair and the panniculectomy. You have a great benefit with less tension on the hernia repair and more loose skin that can be removed to give you a better result. I would combine the procedures and having a pre exisitng vertical scar allows removal of excess skin across the abdomen as well as down using a T incision while giving the general surgeons more than enough exposure for the hernia repair.Best of luck.
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June 22, 2014
Answer: Panniculectomy at the same time as hernia repair? Thank you for your question. I do not think that you have a higher chance of recurrence of your hernia if you have a panniculectomy at the same time. If you feel that you have another 125 lbs. you want to lose prior to surgery then the bigger issue is whether you should wait before having your cosmetic surgery until after you have lost the extra weight. You will also expect to have a lower chance or recurrent hernia if you are closer to your goal weight. Good luck!
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Answer: Panniculectomy at the same time as hernia repair? Thank you for your question. I do not think that you have a higher chance of recurrence of your hernia if you have a panniculectomy at the same time. If you feel that you have another 125 lbs. you want to lose prior to surgery then the bigger issue is whether you should wait before having your cosmetic surgery until after you have lost the extra weight. You will also expect to have a lower chance or recurrent hernia if you are closer to your goal weight. Good luck!
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