Any tips to prevent hanging skin after weight loss....
In the class I took earlier this week it was recommended to document any irritations you have from the loose skin as early as possible and keep records. This will help when it comes time to submit to insurance for plastics. The nurse said that they seem more likely to approve tummy and thighs, but are less likely to approve surgery for arms (aka bat wings).
Cari 
I haven't checked into plastics yet because I'm only 4 months out but when I'm done losing, I plan to. I live in the Dallas area. Has anyone heard of Parkland or Baylor Hospital removing the skin for no charge if you donate it to the burn units? Someone told me about this but I have not checked into it.
HW: 268 SW: 268 CW: 230.02 5'5" 48 yrs old 
Thanks cool beans the surgeon ins coor. at the office told me once i loose 100 lbs and my belly is hanging over my pelvic bone ill be covered for a tummy tuck...
@ karen i live in michigan but i sure in the heck will look into that. that makes alot of sense thats probably what the doctors do and make more money after they charge us a arm n thigh lol...
@ karen i live in michigan but i sure in the heck will look into that. that makes alot of sense thats probably what the doctors do and make more money after they charge us a arm n thigh lol...
On July 28, 2011 at 7:53 AM Pacific Time, Mrsk2011 wrote:
My surgery is not until aug 29th but i was wondering if any one knows of anything i can do to prevent to hanging skin?I already have a lil pouch on my belly from the scar tissue from two c-sections so i know thats gonna be there nothing a panty girdle wont hide lol but im really scared about my arms they r not huge but they r big enough lol.. Ive been asking around and so far the only suggestion i recieved was to go out and get a resistance band and start exercising with it...any other things that may have helped you?Don't become obese in the 1st place. Unfortunately the skin damage and loose skin is a right of passage that comes along with WLS &/or significant weight loss. Your choices are tight fat skin in while laying in your coffin or some loose skin and greatly improved and prolonged life.
Sorry... Craig
Heaviest:406 | Surgical Weight:366 | Current Weight:290 | Goal Weight:250
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