Question:
CAN I HAVE ABDOMINOPLASTY AT 300 LBS?? STOMACH IS SO BIG IT IMPEDES EXERCISE & TO SOM

   — BLSLIM77 (posted on September 12, 2005)

September 12, 2005
I know you have to be uncomfortable but I don't think it's a good idea to have a TT until you have lost another 100 pounds. The danger of blood clots it still high and it may be impossible for you to find a plastic surgeon willing to operate. You may want to talk to your Bariatric surgeon to see if he has any ideas for a binder or something to make it more comfortable for you to move around. Good luck!
   — SJP

September 12, 2005
I would suggest you talk not only to your bariatric surgeon but also a plastic surgeon. Try to find a P.S. that is has performed surgery on WLS patients. It will depend on your starting weight, how much you have lost, your current health and body build and general health. Much luck!
   — Carole J.

September 13, 2005
Bonnie, you should consult with a plastic surgeon. I have read of people having abdominoplasty at 300 pounds and over. I'm two weeks out from abdominoplasty, and I weighed 222 on the day of surgery. Ten pounds of skin and fat were removed. I exercise as much as two hours daily, and the hanging skin did make some activities, especially recumbent biking, uncomfortable. Best of luck. Kasey 365/215/195 (nonop)
   — Kasey

September 13, 2005
I think your going to be looking at a panniculectomy. This is done on obese women to remove the hanging flap below the belly button. Best wishes:)
   — PhyllisM

September 15, 2005
Hi. Are you postop? I agree wit the other posters that you need to get as much weight off as possible. This not only makes the surgery safer, but the recovery easier and the long-term results better. I have removed huge amounts of skin and fat when there were skin infections affecting the health of the patient.
   — DrL