Loose skin causing pain???
Looking to find out if anyone else has experienced this -
I, like most who have lost a lot of weight, have some loose skin. The loose skin is not a major issue as it is not that bad. Frankly, from an appearance standpoint, it is not extremely noticable, at least in most areas.
Where I am having an issue is on the sides of my chest, the area under my arms, but still part of my torso (if that makes sense). This is the area where the skin has been stretched by the previous size of my 'moobs' (man boobs).
As I have lost weight and the skin there has become looser (not droopy, just loose) any kind of motion that causes a jiggle in that area produces a very sharp pain. It started on just one side, but is now apparent on both sides. I think I am also beginning to experience a similar situation in my lower abdomin where there is a bit of droopier skin.
If I keep my arms down, therefore somewhat controlling the movement of the skin, the pain is almost non-existent. But when running, exercising, etc.....that is difficult to do.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this? What did you do?
Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks!
I, like most who have lost a lot of weight, have some loose skin. The loose skin is not a major issue as it is not that bad. Frankly, from an appearance standpoint, it is not extremely noticable, at least in most areas.
Where I am having an issue is on the sides of my chest, the area under my arms, but still part of my torso (if that makes sense). This is the area where the skin has been stretched by the previous size of my 'moobs' (man boobs).
As I have lost weight and the skin there has become looser (not droopy, just loose) any kind of motion that causes a jiggle in that area produces a very sharp pain. It started on just one side, but is now apparent on both sides. I think I am also beginning to experience a similar situation in my lower abdomin where there is a bit of droopier skin.
If I keep my arms down, therefore somewhat controlling the movement of the skin, the pain is almost non-existent. But when running, exercising, etc.....that is difficult to do.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this? What did you do?
Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks!
Go to your PCP and have these pains and problems associated with the extra skin documented... often (like every 4 mos or so.) The reason behind this is the more you can show medical problems that were caused by the extra skin and have it be documented by your PCP, the easier it will be to get plastic surgery covered by your insurance.
I do have plenty of extra skin myself, but none of it has caused me any medical issues (bummer!)
I do have plenty of extra skin myself, but none of it has caused me any medical issues (bummer!)
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OneFinger
on 4/7/11 2:51 am
on 4/7/11 2:51 am
Fantastic question.
I've just started having some pain (feels like a pulled muscle) around my waist. Wonder if it's related to the saggy skin. I'll keep an eye on it.
One thing that helps with the skin and the "lumps" is a compression t-shirt. Love wearing them.
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