To cut or not to cut...that is the question?

[losingwgt 0]

My surgery was in March 2008, I have lost a total of 122 pounds. I have gone from a size 26 (tight fit) to a size 12(lose fit). My waist was 52 inches and is down to 32 inches. I have revenge of the skin! :cursing:

I have exercised the entire time, well, that is once I realized that I would NOT lose weight until I started exercising! Walking has truly been my redemption! Now, I have this lovely skirt of skin...I am not sure if I should cut it, or if exercise will ever shrink it? What is your opinion?

I especially want to hear from you if you had surgery? I need information regarding pain, scars, recovery time, etc.

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi:

I went from 26/28 to 12/14 and I had a tremendous amount of loose skin. Had a full Tummy Tuck about 9 months after I had stopped losing. Best thing I've done. Hard to feel like a healthy, average-weight person when you sit down to pee and your lap lands on your legs.

There are 3 pics on my profile page that show just after banding, before tummy tuck, and after tummy tuck.

Take a look at the cosmetic surgery thread here and follow some of the threads that detail what the process was and you'll see that they all say it was worth it.

Best wishes to you.

Sue

[losingwgt 0]

Thank you Sue...I will look at your pictures and the surgical threads.

Tanya

[BetsyB 9]

I'm already investigating plastic surgeons.

Exercise can improve the appearance of the musculature under the skin, but it doesn't reduce excess skin.