Help I'm deflating!
You haven't mentioned how much weight you've lost, but yeah, that deflated balloon look is quite normal for most of us underneath our clothes, unless you had plastic surgery. Add to that you're in your 40's, and I can tell you it won't get much better. The good news is that as you age, the other 40-something's are also sagging that were never overweight, too. There is no exercise or magical cream for this. It's just what's left after years and years of filling in with fat.
Now, if you're not feeding your body what it needs along the lines of protein and vitamins, loose skin will soon be the least of your worries. Everyone will notice the thinning hair and lost teeth faster than some loose skin.
Valerie
DS 2005
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes
been there, done that! It scared me a lot. I actually felt that unless I got rid of the flabby, saggy skin, it would always be there to re-inflate with fat. When my butt began to droop on the back of my thighs, and my belly sag almost to my knees, I was so grossed out!
my solution was plastic surgery. It made a tremendous difference in my attitude & appearance.
It may not be for you, but you might consider it as you lose more weight.
Good luck.
I had mine done in Huntersville, NC by a wonderful surgeon. I highly recommend him. If you want more info, I cansend you a private message.
i too was concerned with my butt and thighs. And went from a size 32 before VSG to an 18- 20. Then down to a 10-12 now after plastic surgery.
I lost about 200 pounds,
it was well worth it , just for my mental health.
You should look into residency plastic surgery programs. They are usually about half the cost.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."