Question:
just curious, has anyone lost 100 lb's or more and not needed to have any reconstruct
I hear about so many people saying they need surgery afterward for loose skin. I was wondering if anyone has just lost the weight and not had to (or needed to) have it done> — jennifer S. (posted on March 9, 2004)
March 8, 2004
Losing 101 pounds has reshaped my body through walking and light weights.
(I tend to walk 4-6 days a week in nice weather and much less in cold
weather and do arm/hand weights two to three times a week.) If I were rich
and truly into a perfect body, I could stand some PS, but I'm okay with
where I am. I have a small pooch in the panni area, but not much. In
fact, my surgeon said he was pleased that I didn't need any plastics; I
figure he sees it all and felt fine with his assessment which echoed my
own. I have legs that jiggle a bit (especially above the knees), but I've
always had that and will continue to walk to firm them up even more. I've
gone from a 22/24 to a 4/6/8. It depends on so many factors and your
personal level of satisfaction with yourself through the process that it's
hard to say where you'll be, but it is indeed possible to forgo the
plastics. I think I look like most 45 year old women who've had two kids!
Good luck.
— Mary Ann B.
March 8, 2004
A lady I know said she is not gonna need it she lost a lil over 100pds but
now she walked every day after she had WLS I am sure that helped her allot
I did not excersie like I was suppose to but did lose 122pds I need a TT I
just joined a exersie place yesterday so maybe while I am waiting for
aprovial and by the time I get it I will not need it caus I will be going
to this place and doing the excersie I need I have alot of skin on my belly
and legs and but lol just all over when I have clothes on I look good I
just dont like the way I look with them off
Take Care Huggs
Beth
— wildbrat
March 8, 2004
This would be a great question to post on the Plastic Surgery Message
Board, and you might get more of a response. I have lost -112 lbs and I am
seeing my pcp on Monday for a referral to the PS. I will be having a
breast reduction/lift, my arms and hopefully neck lift. I have 55 lbs to
reach my goal then I will have a TT and thigh lift. The size of my body
frame under my breast has gone from a 54 1/2 to a 36, but my cup size is
still a ddd/F and even though the apron is smaller, I still will need to
have the hanging skin removed. The hanging skin on my arms is about 5
inches with another overhang of 2 inches.
— cindy
March 8, 2004
At 100 pounds down I only needed my arms done -- but my arms had always
been big and I had always hated them anyway, even for the five minutes I
was thin after doing Optifast. The rest of me didn't need reconstruction
until I ost another 35 pounds. It was amazing how different I looked after
that! It was like I just emptied out my skin. Boobs, tummy, thighs, butt --
all went south on my. But after the first 100, it was only arms that I
needed. Good luck! hugs,
Ann RNY 9/10/99 260/124
— [Deactivated Member]
March 9, 2004
I guess it's a matter of perception on the "need" or 'have to'
part. I've lost 150+ lbs. I don't really NEED or have to have any PS.
But, I'd like to have my legs done to get rid of the baggy thighs, and
would like perkier breasts. However, I could live with it too. I have no
medical need for redundant skin removal. Cosmetic is another story.
— LMCLILLY
March 9, 2004
I'm 5'0" - went from 205 - about 110 now. 1 1/2 years out - I don't
need any surgery. My boobs have stretch marks, but what do you expect?
Other than that, this surgery is the best thing I've ever done - whether I
needed plastic surgery afterwards or not! Good luck with everything!
— jengrz
March 9, 2004
When I lost approx. 200 lbs in 94/95 I do not remember any great amount of
excess skin. I know that I never would have considered plastic surgery
back then, so yes it is possible but you also need to have realistic
expectations.
<p>However, 9 years later and having regained the 200 lbs and then
losing 228 lbs with WLS, I definitely needed PS and just had a lower body
lift 2 weeks ago. I could have lived with the skin if I had to but it sure
feels good to have the excess 19 lbs gone and not have to worry about
moisture and smell etc in the summer. It really comes down to how each
body shrinks and there is no way to predict that, only time will tell.
— zoedogcbr
March 9, 2004
I lost 100lbs and I look like a sharpei. My arms, legs, stomach are all
stretched and ugly. To add insult to injury, I'm only 25...wait, no I'm 26
now. It's my birthday today. :) But that comes from being obese all my
life. However, I have a friend in my support group who is about my age,
also obese all her life, started at about 100 lbs higher then me and lost
twice as much and her skin bounced back beautifully. Not an inch of excess
in sight. She doesn't excersise regularly (or at all I think) so I think it
just comes down to genetics.
— Julia G.
March 9, 2004
I lost 153#s in 10 months and did not need any plastics. Started at 268 end
at 115. I am 5'3"...please check my profile.
— hooterzgirl75
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