Excess Skin

[mkardh 52]

Just wondering how neccessary it is to have extra skin removed? I realize I will have loose skin but I am hoping it won't be too bad. Also just wonder how tall everyone is. I think knowing heights and weight lost would help give me an idea on extra skin.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

I am 5'10". I am only 4 months out, so I don't yet know what the skin will be like for me in a year or so - which is minimally when I am going to begin to worry about it seriously.

[Pennie 66]

I'm 5'6 and I've lost over 100 pounds (don't know the exact number because I don't know exactly what my highest weight was). I have bat wings in the worst way. But I had really fat upper arms. I don't know why, but I just seemed to pack on the weight there! I do have some extra skin on my stomach, but I can deal with it. It's really my arms that I am self-conscious about. I am considering an arm lift, but I'm not sure when or if I'll do it.

Having extra skin removed is rarely necessary... unless you are getting a lot of rashes. People that carry a lot of weight in their stomach are more likely to have the overhang of skin that might be prone to rashes and even infections. But I know several people with those big overhangs of skin that just put powder and even diaper cream under them to keep the skin in good shape. They don't want to have another surgery to have it removed. (I also know several people that choose to have the Tummy Tuck or other skin removal surgery). It's a highly personal decision.

[PdxMan 4,292]

The extra skin question is a tough one. It depends on:

• genetics
  
• age
  
• whether you were a smoker or drinker
  
• did you bear children ... twins, perhaps
  
• have you lost a lot of weight previously and regained ... more ... multiple times ...
  
• how obese you are
  
• where you carry your weight
  
• how long you have been obese
  
• musculature
  
• amount of weight loss
  
• rate of weight loss ...
  

Very difficult to compare with others and to do so, I think, would be meaningless.

I know it is a concern and is a reality. I have extra skin, but time will tell if I need to have something done. I plan on waiting two years post sleeve and will assess then. Until then, I am not going to worry about it. It is what it is. I'm just happy I am no longer obese and am healthier.

[FishingNurse 1,210]

Just wondering how neccessary it is to have extra skin removed? I realize I will have loose skin but I am hoping it won't be too bad. Also just wonder how tall everyone is. I think knowing heights and weight lost would help give me an idea on extra skin.

I am 5'4'' and have lost 90+ pounds and I have zero lose skin. My abdomen has a couple wrinkles, and actually I think they have gone away for the most part in the last month or 2. I am still thick (170 or less was my goal.) I chose to stay thick so I dont have lose skin and so my weight loss is more easily maintained.