Guest guest Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 > hi, glad i could help....and he did not exercize at all -- I can't wait until I can get back on my bicycle. I used to ride 19 miles a day (to work and back) before a couple of injuries sidelined me. My knees are shot, so walking is out, but I will need something to reduce my pannicula. Speaking of which... he brought up a tummy tuck > and told me they do the surgery here for free if you donate the skin to the > burn center but he said he hears its extremely painful That, unfortunately, is an urban legend. You can look it up at www.snopes.com. That issue came up recently in one of these groups and was discounted for several reasons. But I was wondering--and was just about to ask here anyway--what kind of medical rationale can a doctor give to make the " tummy tuck " medically necessary for men? With women, there is a high incidence of yeast infection, so removing the skin is very important. What reason could convince Medicare to allow that sort of surgery? (Anyone who is reading this, please feel free to answer.) > he was telling me that later i can still have cheesecake or whatever and i > said no b/c i really don't want to start bad eating habits - i have started > over and i hope it will help me have control. That's the best idea! I want to leave my old habits behind, too. Knock on wood. : ) > i'm so glad you will be having your surgery by the end of the year - heres > to a new us. Indeed! Positive thinking! Dep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 i ddon't know if they do TT on men or not - but when a yeast infection is on a man they call it athletes foot or jock itch (LOL) -- i would think any skin fold that holds moisture would cause some sort of infection or rash -- mine stays wet all the time....unfortunately. visit our website www.geocities.com/tanyarn96/countryside.html www.poncetihomes.com -- Re: another question > hi, glad i could help....and he did not exercize at all -- I can't wait until I can get back on my bicycle. I used to ride 19 miles a day (to work and back) before a couple of injuries sidelined me. My knees are shot, so walking is out, but I will need something to reduce my pannicula. Speaking of which... he brought up a tummy tuck > and told me they do the surgery here for free if you donate the skin to the > burn center but he said he hears its extremely painful That, unfortunately, is an urban legend. You can look it up at www.snopes com. That issue came up recently in one of these groups and was discounted for several reasons. But I was wondering--and was just about to ask here anyway--what kind of medical rationale can a doctor give to make the " tummy tuck " medically necessary for men? With women, there is a high incidence of yeast infection, so removing the skin is very important. What reason could convince Medicare to allow that sort of surgery? (Anyone who is reading this, please feel free to answer.) > he was telling me that later i can still have cheesecake or whatever and i > said no b/c i really don't want to start bad eating habits - i have started > over and i hope it will help me have control. That's the best idea! I want to leave my old habits behind, too. Knock on wood. : ) > i'm so glad you will be having your surgery by the end of the year - heres > to a new us. Indeed! Positive thinking! Dep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 Hi. My surgery was this past Wednesday. I'm still on broth and jello and am burping a lot too. It doesn't hurt to burp, just uncomfortable. I don't drink much broth or eat much jello, but I still burp. And when I constantly sip the water, I burp then too. Anxious and worried about going to solid food. I know then the problems might start. I guess I just have to be extra good. Charlotte 265/249/160 9-24-03 > my uncle called tonight tto check on me - he had this done 4 yrs ago and was > 500-600 lbs with a 68 " waist - today he is 207 lbs and still losing. all his > health problems are gone....i told him about drinking all day and not > knowing if its possible to drink too much and that i haven't had that full > feeling and he said when i start burping that means i drank too much -- when > i'm on a reg diet he said its easier to tell b/c it will make you sick and > miserable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2003 Report Share Posted September 28, 2003 hi, i forgot to mention about burping - i was told not to use a straw that you get a bunch of air and someone recommended if you find yourself drinking to much get a childs sippy cup -- i haven't done that yet -- i just take slow sips and swallow slow and had no problem - i was burping a lot and it was uncomfortable - i could feel it working its way up - strange - but after my uncle told me that is a sign you drank too much i backed off a little and the problem is gone. visit our website www.geocities.com/tanyarn96/countryside.html www.poncetihomes.com -- Re: another question Hi. My surgery was this past Wednesday. I'm still on broth and jello and am burping a lot too. It doesn't hurt to burp, just uncomfortable. I don't drink much broth or eat much jello, but I still burp. And when I constantly sip the water, I burp then too. Anxious and worried about going to solid food. I know then the problems might start. I guess I just have to be extra good. Charlotte 265/249/160 9-24-03 > my uncle called tonight tto check on me - he had this done 4 yrs ago and was > 500-600 lbs with a 68 " waist - today he is 207 lbs and still losing. all his > health problems are gone....i told him about drinking all day and not > knowing if its possible to drink too much and that i haven't had that full > feeling and he said when i start burping that means i drank too much -- when > i'm on a reg diet he said its easier to tell b/c it will make you sick and > miserable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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