Extra Skin And Depression

[54Shirley 105]

@ 54shirley that's a great idea to donate skin to the burn unit. Would be nice if that was possible. Can you imagine how much skin we could donate! I just might look into that.

Actually it's True !

The Surgeon explained, and showed me allot of kids that were burned, and in need of skin grafting. The problem is,,, when they are 3/4 burned over the body, they have no place to go to get the skin. So they get it and keep it alive, actually let it grow untill it's needed again.

No one thinks about donating their skin. Vital Organs, well yeagh, but not the skin. So it is possible to go down to a Childrens Hospital Burn Unit, and talk to the Head Surgeon. Tell him what you would be willing to offer, and ask him would he do the surgery, by donating his time. The worst is NO!

I would contact a few places, and when they see what they will be getting,,, they might say Yes ! It can't hurt..

I have a 4hr. Drive to go down to Detroit, and even if the Dr. is Retired. I am going to talk to the new head man, and explain what I have to offer, and maybe they will be interested. Fingers are crossed on this one.

I have a long way to get to my goal, but I'm going to keep this in mind. It sure can't hurt.

I might even check out The U of M. and see what they say.

After all the surgeon made me the offer, so, there must be something there that they want, and I will have enough to help allot of people.

[Person 0]

I have lost 110 lbs and have a large amount of skin sagging from my abdomen area. I consulted a plastic surgeon over a year ago and the consensus is that the only way to get rid of it is with a Tummy Tuck. When I visited the plastic surgeon I was 223 lbs. Now I weigh 165. The more I lose the more it sags. I may have a tummy tuck within the next two years or may decide to forego it. In the interim ... I find joy in knowing that I've lost 110 lbs and that I am healthier.

[ccsweetss 8]

If there is someone who donated their skin, can someone plese post to let the rest of us know this could possibly be an option?

Thanks so much!!!

[insanejane 9]

Yes please let all of us know if skin donations are possible

[laddie1229 18]

I would definitely donate if able. My DH had a heart transplant 7 yrs ago. Organ donation is a subject I truly believe in.

[lellow 1,713]

Now let me preface this by saying I'm glad I had my body lift and my BA, coz they did make a difference in the way I perceive myself. But I just thought I'd add that when I was big, I focussed on my weight, when I lost it, I focussed on my excess skin, when I got rid of that, I focussed on my lost boobs, and when I got a BA, I started focussing on my thighs, and my teeth, and my... well you get the picture.

I then realised that it's human nature to always pick out the worse things in yourself and think that's what makes you 'you'. I remember being overweight and thinking if I got to 160lbs I would feel perfect. But it doesn't happen that way. You always find something wrong with yourself. You're never happy.

But you have to decide if that rules your life or not. I exchanged excess skin for significant scarring. I remember telling a good friend after my body lift that I didn't know whether trading excess skin was worth looking like Frankenstein in hindsight, and she said, do you realise that no one cares about that but you? And she was right. No one did.

You are your own worst critic. Don't listen to the inner dialogue that continues to put you down despite your success. Because it won't suddenly start happening once you get plastic surgery. Choose to Celebrate your achievements now.

[laddie1229 18]

Well said lellow, I want to get rid of the excess tummy skin because I have fought a fungus/rash for more than ten years. I am afraid even after I lose the excess weight I will still have the same problem.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

To date I have lost 157 lbs. I am 50lbs from goal.... and my legs are sagging pretty badly since thats where I carried so much weight. I am going try to get motivated to exercise and get them toned up since I dont have the time nor really have the desire to get the skin removed. My arms sag too... maybe the exercise will help there. My boobs however are beyond help without surgery...I hadnt thought that I would have them altered but its actually affecting my personal life . My hubby doesnt mind.... but I do...in a big way .... and its getting in the way of me enjoying that aspect of my life. So after I hit goal I plan on looking into that....

[♥LovetheNewMe♥ 1,216]

Quote: You are your own worst critic. Don't listen to the inner dialogue that continues to put you down despite your success. Because it won't suddenly start happening once you get plastic surgery. Choose to Celebrate your achievements now.

Well said!

[journey4me 23]

You have the love and support from your significant other...that is priceless! I plain don't stand in front of a mirror naked...not a good idea...and totally unnecessary. Just don't do it! Listen to him. I know that I would much rather have some extra skin than I would be dead at a young age! I did this for my health, I did not want to get diabetes or any other obesity related medical issue! You are doing great and for god sake stay away from the mirror naked! lol Once again a lucky girl to have the support of him!!!