The danger of excess skin.....

Marny B.
on 2/7/12 10:25 pm - Canada

So last night I was cooking salmon for my family. It was on a baking sheet in the oven, under the broiler. I was wearing oven mitts, but (unbeknownst to me), they had a hole in them near one of my fingers. As you have probably already guessed, my finger began to burn, and being in a rush to put down the pan, I was unaware of my "muffin top" of excess skin that was sticking precariously out of my top. The pan bumped against this skin and literally branded me with a long line from my belly button, half way to my side. OWWWW!!!

Lesson learned....always be aware of your jiggly bits, cause you never know when they'll be in the way! I wonder if this experience will lead OHIP to let me have plastics?! I think this qualifies as interference with daily life, and danger to my personal safety! hahaha.

PS......Karen, I now know your pain (although less severe), and have learned my lesson. :)

Referral Sent: March 19, 2010
Surgery date with Dr. Denis Hong: December 9, 2010

CindyK40
on 2/7/12 11:01 pm - Thunder Bay, Canada

Hi There Marny, sorry to hear your burned yourself .... however, this kinda of gave me a chuckle as this is totally something I would do. I haven't had surgery yet .... but when I do .... I will keep this in mind.

PatXYZ
on 2/7/12 11:35 pm

Even if it isn't that severe, it would be a good idea to see your doctor and have him document what happened. Then when you apply for panni removal it is a part fo your file.

Marny B.
on 2/7/12 11:45 pm - Canada

Unfortunately/fortunately, besides a bit of a "muffin top", the skin on my tunny isn't all that bad. It doesn't hang too low, or affect my walking, or give me rashes/infections. I doubt OHIP would ever kick in the $$ for a panni removal for me. :(

Referral Sent: March 19, 2010
Surgery date with Dr. Denis Hong: December 9, 2010

denise_norman
on 2/7/12 11:38 pm - Canada

RNY on 02/29/12

I am so sorry to hear you burnt yourself BUT OMG that just gave me the best chuckle for the day! Denise

Marny B.
on 2/7/12 11:49 pm - Canada

Well, I am so glad my pain and suffering gave you your morning chuckle!

hee hee.

Referral Sent: March 19, 2010
Surgery date with Dr. Denis Hong: December 9, 2010

Mary A.
on 2/7/12 11:52 pm

I chuckle when people refer to their loose or abundance of skin as "jiggy bits"...mine only jiggle when I running./..other wise it just hangs there!!!

for heavens sake women get some new overn mitts!!!

prior to surgery 323lbs....4 years post-op maintaining between 108- 114 lb loss.

life is AMAZING when you continue on the right path~!. Use your surgeons gift to the fullest~!

Mary
surgery done in Duluth, MN

Marny B.
on 2/8/12 12:02 am - Canada

New oven mitts- noted.

Referral Sent: March 19, 2010
Surgery date with Dr. Denis Hong: December 9, 2010

twins4meplus1
on 2/8/12 1:10 am - St Thomas, Canada

RNY on 08/22/07

I've done the same thing prior to having my arms done. I burnt the "jiggly" part of my arm a few times.

Linda

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heatherp
on 2/8/12 4:10 am - BROOKLIN, Canada

RNY on 06/27/07

Ouch! I caught my arm skin in the automatic car window once....i'll never rest my arm on the window ledge again,and hubby will never raise my window for me again!

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