Re: Subject: fat apron - yuck NAN

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Message: 17

Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2001 12:56:05 -0700 (PDT)

>I was wondering if insurance will pay for taking the

apron off first? I have Medicare.<

I dunno Claire, mine did. I have blue cross. Dr. A is good at making a

" medical necessity " case which is generally approved.

>Also will taking the apron off before the big surgery be helpful in

there not being a need to have a tummy tuck after you

lose your weight. <

Dunno that either-- My BMI is pretty high and there is a lot of me left

despite the 20 lbs Dr. A took off. My guess is, at 50 years, my skin is

not gonna shrink and i will need a second panni-- but I am more concerned

about my bat wing arms. By the time I loose all the extra weight, i may

make a good flying squirrel.

> Oh and one more thought do you

know why Dr. Anthone likes to take the apron off

first.<

it improves mobility, is less strain on the vertical incision, and

reduces BMI. There may be more reasons, but I can't remember them.

> I'm relatively new to all this so excuse my

inquisivity (lol). <

That;that's what we're here for-- passing around information! Have you

been over to Dr. A's list? it is also a Yahoo group : ds_usc

>Bye the way I have my first

appointment with Dr. Anthone December 17 at 2:15

:-)))) of course I'm ready today, but I've got to

wait my turn... Thank you, Claire <

You may get a surprise call with a sooner date, if there are enough

cancellations! I did-- original date was June something, went in April,

had the panni surgery on June 13-- but I have to wait my turn for the DS,

I got put back in line in August, and October is booked now, so unless

someone cancels, who knows when I will actually become a post-op. Good

Luck!

Nan E.

5'2 " , 368

20 pounds off in panni on June 13, 2001

waiting for a DS date with Dr. Anthone in CA

Nan E.

5'2 " , 368

20 pounds off in panni

waiting for a DS date with Dr. Anthone in CA

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