Question:
ANY DOCTOR IN MICHIGAN THAT DOES TT AND RNY

I WAS JUST WONDERING IF THERE ARE IN SURGEONS HERE IN MICHIGAN THAT DO THE TUMMY TUCK AND RHY SURGERY AT THE SAME TIME. THAT WOULD BE SUCH A PLUS TO HAVE THEM BOTH DONE AT THE SAME TIME.    — Gale G. (posted on May 6, 2002)

May 6, 2002
I am not certain if any surgeon will do a tummy tuck at the time of your RNY...you will be losing so much weight after surgery you wouldn't benefit from the tuck. I go to Dr. Scholten in Grand Rapids and he is wonderful. I highly recommend him!! In fact, I am having my surgery today at 2:00! : ) Best of luck to you with whoever you go with.
   — Tracy T.

May 7, 2002
Most people would not benefit from having a tt at the same time as their RNY. If, as a pre-op, your apron already hangs VERY low, low enough to interfere with walking, a doctor might do it. I have seen a few people who have had that done, but it is a very small number. Also, for people who qualify to have that done, most will still need another one once they have lost their weight.
   — garw

May 8, 2002
If you are extremely over weight and have a huge panni before surgery, my surgeon has done severl RNY s and TT at the same time. Dr. Wood and Dr. Sapala www.micropouch.com
   — Phiddy B.