Newbie Question for the Vets...
Hi Guys,
I just have a quick question about excess skin..
I thought I would ask the Graduates as I imagine you are all maintaining or very close. I am considered a Heavyweight with 200+ pounds to lose.
I have been told many times that I am young and my skin will bounce back, but I find it hard to believe that my Apron will just disappear into thin air *although I will keep my fingers crossed.* I also have quite large thighs. I do currently go to the gym and use the ellipticals and treadmills but I get thigh burn now, and I only imagine its going to get worse once I start to lose some weight. I actually am most worried about the excess skin after surgery vs the surgery itself.
I am reasonably confident with my fluffy body, and being fat the majority of my life I can't Imagine a thinner version of myself. I have lost weight in the past but nothing crazy significant where I had hanging skin.
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks soo much
Cheryl
I just have a quick question about excess skin..
I thought I would ask the Graduates as I imagine you are all maintaining or very close. I am considered a Heavyweight with 200+ pounds to lose.
I have been told many times that I am young and my skin will bounce back, but I find it hard to believe that my Apron will just disappear into thin air *although I will keep my fingers crossed.* I also have quite large thighs. I do currently go to the gym and use the ellipticals and treadmills but I get thigh burn now, and I only imagine its going to get worse once I start to lose some weight. I actually am most worried about the excess skin after surgery vs the surgery itself.
I am reasonably confident with my fluffy body, and being fat the majority of my life I can't Imagine a thinner version of myself. I have lost weight in the past but nothing crazy significant where I had hanging skin.
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks soo much
Cheryl
The first time I ever lost a great deal of weight I was about 21 and I lost close to 100lbs and I hated my skin. I especially hated my stomach. I still felt fat with the excess skin. In hindsight it wasn't even that bad.
Now I have lost and regained weight so many times and had a bunch of pregnancies and the skin did not bounce back. At this point I have lost over 130lbs. I did have my apron removed about 8 years ago, after my first WLS. Insurance paid for it so that was a blessing. I would love to get a lower body lift and a breast lift, along with my arms and face while I am dreaming but I probably will never be able to afford all that so I just accept what I have. It is still better then being MO.
I don't know how old you are but if you are really bothered by excess skin you can see what, if anything, insurance can do and then a lot of people go out of country for plastic surgery. There are some great doctors out there and the cost is very reasonable. If you can afford a new car you can afford reconstructive surgery. Maybe you can start putting money away now for it.
Now I have lost and regained weight so many times and had a bunch of pregnancies and the skin did not bounce back. At this point I have lost over 130lbs. I did have my apron removed about 8 years ago, after my first WLS. Insurance paid for it so that was a blessing. I would love to get a lower body lift and a breast lift, along with my arms and face while I am dreaming but I probably will never be able to afford all that so I just accept what I have. It is still better then being MO.
I don't know how old you are but if you are really bothered by excess skin you can see what, if anything, insurance can do and then a lot of people go out of country for plastic surgery. There are some great doctors out there and the cost is very reasonable. If you can afford a new car you can afford reconstructive surgery. Maybe you can start putting money away now for it.
WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010
High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.
Kathy
Surgical removal of hanging skin is about the only thing that will yeld results.
I have spent a fortune on creams and treatment and the only items that showed any results is Copper Peptides and Retinol..I seen an improvement with those, mostly on my face and neck areas..but I was a lightweight losing only 70lbs..still, I could use a tummy tuck..would like a neck lift too..smile.
I would have fared better to have saved all that money I spent on creams, etc and put toward the surgeries..UH
I have spent a fortune on creams and treatment and the only items that showed any results is Copper Peptides and Retinol..I seen an improvement with those, mostly on my face and neck areas..but I was a lightweight losing only 70lbs..still, I could use a tummy tuck..would like a neck lift too..smile.
I would have fared better to have saved all that money I spent on creams, etc and put toward the surgeries..UH
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