Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 The term I had heard was panniculectomy, or at least something like that. Check that out and see if you get a hit. Regards. Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fartSan , TX, 60 years oldDr. Welker 340 starting weight, currently 260http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html panniulotomy??? I saw this term in a couple of posts, checked several online medical dictionaries, can't find anything even close. Anyone know about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 The term I had heard was panniculectomy, or at least something like that. Check that out and see if you get a hit. Regards. Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fartSan , TX, 60 years oldDr. Welker 340 starting weight, currently 260http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html panniulotomy??? I saw this term in a couple of posts, checked several online medical dictionaries, can't find anything even close. Anyone know about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 The term I had heard was panniculectomy, or at least something like that. Check that out and see if you get a hit. Regards. Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fartSan , TX, 60 years oldDr. Welker 340 starting weight, currently 260http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html panniulotomy??? I saw this term in a couple of posts, checked several online medical dictionaries, can't find anything even close. Anyone know about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 > I saw this term in a couple of posts, checked several online medical dictionaries, can't find anything even close. Anyone know about this? > A panniculectomy or an Apronectomy, is a variation of a tummy tuck. The excess apron skin is removed only. It is a reconstructive procedure that many insurances pay for. I had a panni done several years ago after massive weight loss (Phen Fen). Aprons almost never disappear after weight loss the skin just gets looser and it hangs down more. I had one that felt like a sandbag was tied to my waist. The insurance only paid for it because the apron hung so low, it caused backachs and interigo (sores under the pannus). I hope this helps Teri Hess 2/5/01> > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 > I saw this term in a couple of posts, checked several online medical dictionaries, can't find anything even close. Anyone know about this? > A panniculectomy or an Apronectomy, is a variation of a tummy tuck. The excess apron skin is removed only. It is a reconstructive procedure that many insurances pay for. I had a panni done several years ago after massive weight loss (Phen Fen). Aprons almost never disappear after weight loss the skin just gets looser and it hangs down more. I had one that felt like a sandbag was tied to my waist. The insurance only paid for it because the apron hung so low, it caused backachs and interigo (sores under the pannus). I hope this helps Teri Hess 2/5/01> > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 > I saw this term in a couple of posts, checked several online medical dictionaries, can't find anything even close. Anyone know about this? > A panniculectomy or an Apronectomy, is a variation of a tummy tuck. The excess apron skin is removed only. It is a reconstructive procedure that many insurances pay for. I had a panni done several years ago after massive weight loss (Phen Fen). Aprons almost never disappear after weight loss the skin just gets looser and it hangs down more. I had one that felt like a sandbag was tied to my waist. The insurance only paid for it because the apron hung so low, it caused backachs and interigo (sores under the pannus). I hope this helps Teri Hess 2/5/01> > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2001 Report Share Posted April 11, 2001 Thanks for clearing that one up Teri, and thank's to Joe also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 > I saw this term in a couple of posts, checked several > online medical dictionaries, can't find anything even close. > Anyone know about this? Hi Beth: The previous answers you received really didn't cover the panniculectomy when it is performed prior to the DS. Here is my reply to n, who asked a similar question. Regards, Tom ******************************** A panniculectomy is basically a gigantic tummy tuck. The operation makes it possible to chop off a big chunk of fat -- anywhere from 20-50 lbs, prior to your DS. Dr. Anthone prefers to perform a panniculectomy prior to the DS on his heaviest patients who have a large, hanging " pannus, " i.e., belly tissue that hangs down in front like a skirt. His reasoning goes for doing the panniculectomy goes like this: 1. The heavier you are prior to the DS, and the more weight you have hanging between your legs, the less mobile you are, and the harder it will be for you to get out of bed and walk for exercise, after the DS. 2. The longer you stay in bed after any surgery, the higher the likelihood you will develop blood clots in your legs, which may break off and go to your lungs, heart, or brain. 3. By chopping off a chunk of tissue weighing anywhere from 20-50lbs, Dr. Anthone hopes that you will have an easier time getting up and walking after the DS, thus decreasing the chance that you will die from a blood clot in your lungs, heart, or brain. I should say that recovery from the panniculectomy is anything but fun. To read about my experience with it, please check the " Files " section at the DS_USC group site. Regards, Tom LaRussa Panniculectomy, 11/10/2000, Dr. Anthone, USC Open DS, 3/30/2001, Dr. Anthone, USC Pre-panniculectomy 384 lbs Pre-DS 360 lbs Currently ??? (Haven't been back for checkup yet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 > I saw this term in a couple of posts, checked several > online medical dictionaries, can't find anything even close. > Anyone know about this? Hi Beth: The previous answers you received really didn't cover the panniculectomy when it is performed prior to the DS. Here is my reply to n, who asked a similar question. Regards, Tom ******************************** A panniculectomy is basically a gigantic tummy tuck. The operation makes it possible to chop off a big chunk of fat -- anywhere from 20-50 lbs, prior to your DS. Dr. Anthone prefers to perform a panniculectomy prior to the DS on his heaviest patients who have a large, hanging " pannus, " i.e., belly tissue that hangs down in front like a skirt. His reasoning goes for doing the panniculectomy goes like this: 1. The heavier you are prior to the DS, and the more weight you have hanging between your legs, the less mobile you are, and the harder it will be for you to get out of bed and walk for exercise, after the DS. 2. The longer you stay in bed after any surgery, the higher the likelihood you will develop blood clots in your legs, which may break off and go to your lungs, heart, or brain. 3. By chopping off a chunk of tissue weighing anywhere from 20-50lbs, Dr. Anthone hopes that you will have an easier time getting up and walking after the DS, thus decreasing the chance that you will die from a blood clot in your lungs, heart, or brain. I should say that recovery from the panniculectomy is anything but fun. To read about my experience with it, please check the " Files " section at the DS_USC group site. Regards, Tom LaRussa Panniculectomy, 11/10/2000, Dr. Anthone, USC Open DS, 3/30/2001, Dr. Anthone, USC Pre-panniculectomy 384 lbs Pre-DS 360 lbs Currently ??? (Haven't been back for checkup yet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 > I saw this term in a couple of posts, checked several > online medical dictionaries, can't find anything even close. > Anyone know about this? Hi Beth: The previous answers you received really didn't cover the panniculectomy when it is performed prior to the DS. Here is my reply to n, who asked a similar question. Regards, Tom ******************************** A panniculectomy is basically a gigantic tummy tuck. The operation makes it possible to chop off a big chunk of fat -- anywhere from 20-50 lbs, prior to your DS. Dr. Anthone prefers to perform a panniculectomy prior to the DS on his heaviest patients who have a large, hanging " pannus, " i.e., belly tissue that hangs down in front like a skirt. His reasoning goes for doing the panniculectomy goes like this: 1. The heavier you are prior to the DS, and the more weight you have hanging between your legs, the less mobile you are, and the harder it will be for you to get out of bed and walk for exercise, after the DS. 2. The longer you stay in bed after any surgery, the higher the likelihood you will develop blood clots in your legs, which may break off and go to your lungs, heart, or brain. 3. By chopping off a chunk of tissue weighing anywhere from 20-50lbs, Dr. Anthone hopes that you will have an easier time getting up and walking after the DS, thus decreasing the chance that you will die from a blood clot in your lungs, heart, or brain. I should say that recovery from the panniculectomy is anything but fun. To read about my experience with it, please check the " Files " section at the DS_USC group site. Regards, Tom LaRussa Panniculectomy, 11/10/2000, Dr. Anthone, USC Open DS, 3/30/2001, Dr. Anthone, USC Pre-panniculectomy 384 lbs Pre-DS 360 lbs Currently ??? (Haven't been back for checkup yet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2001 Report Share Posted April 12, 2001 Dear Tom: I just read your *file* with more than a few tears for you, I might add! I have had many abdominal surgeries and some wound healing problems, but I would never have imagined in my wildest dreams what happened to you. I won't be having one of those, thank you. And thank you for sharing what I am sure was a very personal experience. I hope the doctors have all read and seen what you went through. Lovingly, Caroline --- tlarussa@... wrote: > > > I saw this term in a couple of posts, checked > several > > online medical dictionaries, can't find anything > even close. > > Anyone know about this? > > Hi Beth: > > The previous answers you received really didn't > cover > the panniculectomy when it is performed prior to the > DS. > Here is my reply to n, who asked a similar > question. > > Regards, > > Tom > > ******************************** > > A panniculectomy is basically a gigantic tummy tuck. > > The operation makes it possible to chop off a big > chunk of fat -- anywhere from 20-50 lbs, prior to > your DS. > > Dr. Anthone prefers to perform a panniculectomy > prior > to the DS on his heaviest patients who have a large, > > hanging " pannus, " i.e., belly tissue that hangs down > > in front like a skirt. His reasoning goes for doing > > the panniculectomy goes like this: > > 1. The heavier you are prior to the DS, and the > more > weight you have hanging between your legs, the less > mobile you are, and the harder it will be for you to > > get out of bed and walk for exercise, after the DS. > > > 2. The longer you stay in bed after any surgery, the > > higher the likelihood you will develop blood clots > in > your legs, which may break off and go to your lungs, > > heart, or brain. > > 3. By chopping off a chunk of tissue weighing > anywhere > from 20-50lbs, Dr. Anthone hopes that you will have > an > easier time getting up and walking after the DS, > thus > decreasing the chance that you will die from a blood > clot > in your lungs, heart, or brain. > > I should say that recovery from the panniculectomy > is > anything but fun. To read about my experience with > it, > please check the " Files " section at the DS_USC group > > site. > > Regards, > > Tom LaRussa > > Panniculectomy, 11/10/2000, Dr. Anthone, USC > Open DS, 3/30/2001, Dr. Anthone, USC > Pre-panniculectomy 384 lbs > Pre-DS 360 lbs > Currently ??? (Haven't been back for checkup yet) > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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