Excess skin for "lightweights"?

jen1016
on 8/6/13 11:37 pm - Ottawa, Canada
RNY on 09/19/13

For those of us that have 100 lbs or less to lose, is there still a lot of excess skin?  I lost about 45 lbs 4 years ago, and didn't notice much at all ... so I am wondering this time around after having the surgery and potentially lose 95 lbs, if I will have some? 

 

    

    
Jody ***
on 8/7/13 12:53 am, edited 8/7/13 12:54 am - Brighton, MI
RNY on 10/21/08 with

The standard response is "everyone is different and it depends on how old you are, how long you've been obese and where you carry it"

I lost 93 lbs to goal and yes, I had excess skin.  But - it was on my tummy and legs.  My arms are fine.  I had a tummy tuck and that took care of the panni.  I gained some weight, and that took care of the legs (hate them now!).  There are others who don't have much excess skin at all.  And a "lot" is all relative... you can't compare a lightweight to someone who needs to lose 200+ lbs... If you visit the plastic surgery forum, you'll see those that had 20, 30, 40+ lbs of skin removed.  Skin is very light... and it takes a lot to add up to that.  When I had mine, I think the Dr said it was 1-2 lbs total. 

Exercise just fills in muscles and doesn't help skin.  You'll see lots of questions about that. 

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! 

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it.  Took 8 months. 
90+/- pounds lost      
BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? 
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Candy V.
on 8/7/13 4:43 am - MI
RNY on 09/12/12

I was aiming to lose 100.  Now have lost 110, I do have lose skin in abdomin, arms, thighs and my boobs are deflated LOL

I am having Plastic surgery in the fall.  I am getting a tummy tuck (insurance approved)  Breast implants (self pay) and maybe thigh lift.  The arms I can live with.

 

 RNY 9/12    TT 9/13    HT 5' 4"   HW 250    SW 242   CW 125

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Jody ***
on 8/7/13 10:59 pm - Brighton, MI
RNY on 10/21/08 with

Congrats Candy!!

I kinda wish I had something done with my thighs when I had the rest of the work done.  Now with my regain, it's all gone there and they're lumpy and bumpy.  I could use a little liposuction now, but can't justify the cost.

 

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it.  Took 8 months. 
90+/- pounds lost      
BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? 
Join us on the Lightweights Board!

Candy V.
on 8/8/13 4:11 am - MI
RNY on 09/12/12

I have an apt on Sept 10th to consult on my thighs.  Maybe a lift.  I have heard that thighs hurt a lot :( They have gotten worse in the last 10 lbs since my first PS consult.  Wrinkled and droopy :( I'll get a quote and see if I can swing it all at once.  Knowing the TT is covered by insurance helps lots.  Using credit for the rest so dont want to go to crazy with the amount. 

 RNY 9/12    TT 9/13    HT 5' 4"   HW 250    SW 242   CW 125

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Jody ***
on 8/8/13 4:59 am - Brighton, MI
RNY on 10/21/08 with

Was funny when I had my consult with your dr he almost talked himself out of a job. Said I didn't need it but I had very droopy thighs. I didn't end up doing it. The cost was too much. 

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it.  Took 8 months. 
90+/- pounds lost      
BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? 
Join us on the Lightweights Board!

(deactivated member)
on 8/9/13 1:19 am

Why don't U talk to Ur  surgeon of choice beautiful Jody about representing his office in ads if they like .. and being physically present at his presentations to provide a living before and after ?  You MIIGHT be able to get cutting edge techniques ALMOST free .... (((())))

(deactivated member)
on 8/9/13 1:43 am

get it done 4 free.  i   can giveu name of surgeon who pioneered spiral thigh lift ... pm message me please else he will be overwhelmed w competing responses

KarenRaeV
on 8/8/13 5:24 am
RNY on 06/03/13

How did you get insurance to approve a tummy tuck...I was under the impression it was all cosmetic???  DO share!!

    

        

Candy V.
on 8/8/13 9:46 pm - MI
RNY on 09/12/12

documented skin rashes under the pannus since Oct of 2012, qualify with my insurance.  All policies are different.  Read your coverage documents.  They are long and boring, but may help you get coverage. 

 RNY 9/12    TT 9/13    HT 5' 4"   HW 250    SW 242   CW 125

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