I lost 100 lbs from gastric bypass in 2012. I had a consultation with a plastic surgeron and he is going to do my pannalectamy and abdominalplasty. My bmi is 43.3 and another surgeron said she wouldn't touch me unless I was under 175 lbs. I have bad rashes and the extra skin is killing my back.
April 4, 2014
Answer: 2 doctors three opinions We take many things into account when dealing with massive weight loss patients. For me, I will do a pannulectomy but a real TT is usually reserved for patients with BMIs closer to 30. With a BMI of 43 you are at much greater risk of post op issues.
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April 4, 2014
Answer: 2 doctors three opinions We take many things into account when dealing with massive weight loss patients. For me, I will do a pannulectomy but a real TT is usually reserved for patients with BMIs closer to 30. With a BMI of 43 you are at much greater risk of post op issues.
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April 3, 2014
Answer: BMI and tummy tuck BMI is one part of the equation. Many patients who have undergone bariatric procedures will also have anomalies in their bloods, including significant anemia from malabsorption. Therefore, my first issue would be your bloods and whether you could pass a medical clearance without addressing iron deficiencies, etc. I would much rather know this up front than to be cancelling a major operation a few days in advance, after everything has been arranged. Extra skin will not "kill your back". I know that it is uncomfortable and that the overhanging panniculus will produce rashes. An BMI of 40 puts you at much higher risk of surgical and anesthesia complications which would have to be taken into account by the surgeon in making the decision of whether to operate.
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April 3, 2014
Answer: BMI and tummy tuck BMI is one part of the equation. Many patients who have undergone bariatric procedures will also have anomalies in their bloods, including significant anemia from malabsorption. Therefore, my first issue would be your bloods and whether you could pass a medical clearance without addressing iron deficiencies, etc. I would much rather know this up front than to be cancelling a major operation a few days in advance, after everything has been arranged. Extra skin will not "kill your back". I know that it is uncomfortable and that the overhanging panniculus will produce rashes. An BMI of 40 puts you at much higher risk of surgical and anesthesia complications which would have to be taken into account by the surgeon in making the decision of whether to operate.
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