Saggy skin? (long....)

Hi everyone! I haven't heard a lot of discussion about saggy skin ... anyone have any? I have to admit that I have A LOT of saggy skin. My arms are the usual bat wings ... I tried on a cute sleeveless dress yesterday and burst into tears in the dressing room because my arms looked so awful. My chest is beyond repair ... size H cups that haven't shrunk at all. My stomach has a huge roll that is sagging way low. And my thighs have taken on a whole new appearance ... my inner thighs are sagging so badly that it really looks like a balloon has deflated and attached to my legs. It's even starting to sag over my knee area. I seriously look like one of those people you see on TLC who has had gastric bypass surgery and now needs plastic surgery. Don't get me wrong, I would NEVER take back this surgery ever. But I'm also very sad that nothing seems to be shrinking back into place! I go to the gym 5 days per week so I thought it would help with this issue but it hasn't. I feel incredibly selfconscious about it. Is anyone else in this position? My insurance doesn't cover any plastic surgery so now I'm worried about what I will do. I'm really not trying to be vain ... but it makes it hard to find a bra that fits because I need a 38 inch around but I need an H cup. And my stomach skin is in the way of fitting into pants. It's just much more emotionally difficult to handle than I thought it would be! Thanks for listening! Deanna

heres to a healthier life. you know it is not over yet. you still have 13 more months before you body find's it's equalibrium. yes, right now my body looks like a puddle of silly puddy in the hot summer sun. i sit and my legs puddle over the seat, I can see the bones and some muscles and the skin is just puddling it is like melted popcicles. but I ignore my arms and legs, i put on short sleeve shirts and shorts and I just face the day. my belly fat is the most improved by inches and still the most troublesome area, it is still a big fat belly. I do not care, honestly. my heart is healthy and not trying to push all that blood all over the place. I am just going to ignore the skin and keep on living. my plan is more moisturizers to help with the elasticity of the skin, right now my skin is so dry. Kat [Photographer & Mom of 5] [[ Some people are like slinkies, they don't really have a purpose, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs.]] 275/247/181/150 start/surgery/today/goal

Hi Kat! Thanks for the reassurance! You are right, I am much healthier now and that is what is most important! But I have to admit that I'd like a nice little tight body to go with it! Hee, hee! I've been using St. Ives Firming Lotion and I don't know if it's helping at all but it does make my skin nice and soft! Deanna

I totally understand http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtxgOj0-eQY here is our song!

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! What's wrong with wanting it all? Tee hee! I love it ... that would be a great song to work out to! Deanna

Rock out Miss Thang!

I also am experiencing some saggy skin everywhere where you mentioned. Under my arms, my belly, and my thighs. Fortunately for me, the same surgeon who performed my RNY also will do the plastic surgery for me when the time comes. However, as of now, I am too embarassed to wear tank tops, or sleeveless shirts, or even to go to the next level with the woman I'm now seeing. It's hard. I feel the same way as you do, I'm so glad I had this surgery, but this excess skin is making me feel too embarassed and shy to really show myself off the way I'd like to. Hope everything works out for you, I really do. Jorge

Hi Jorge! I'm so glad I'm not the only one with the same saggy issues! Like you, I'm really shy about the way I look right now. But, I can honestly tell you that women are VERY understanding of these issues and I bet you your new girlfriend wouldn't have any reservations about your body at all! I bet she would be very supportive! I just looked at your profile and you look amazing! I hope you find the courage to move to the next level soon! Thanks for understanding! Deanna

I can relate, although the only area I'm really going to have to worry about is my belly, and I suppose my moobs. but I agree with the other person in that I am so much HEALTHIER now that I think I can deal with the loose skin. This sure is a PROCESS, isn't it. and I don't think it will ever be over. but it's a wonderful process. hope that made sense.

Hi there my friend! You are so right ... we are healthier and that is most important! It's just harder than I thought to deal with the emotional issues! I know there will be a lot more issues to come too. Deanna