Excess skin

[doves cry 9]

Finally!! I have been trying to post this question for a few days and couldn't get this app to work

Any how I am hope to have my op in March but I am really concerned about excesses skin. I am 39 I weigh app 23 stone. I hope to lose about 10 ( more if poss) so any info would be great. Thanks

[Kieshart 73]

I don't know much about stone conversions but I lost 65 so far and used oils and a body brush. I also put call oven powder in my shakes twice daily.

[doves cry 9]

I don't know much about stone conversions but I lost 65 so far and used oils and a body brush. I also put call oven powder in my shakes twice daily.

Hi Kieshart

Thanks for coming back to me. It's about 320lb/146 kilograms so I think I will have a long journey????. Can you tell me more about "call oven powder". I am in Ireland and have never heard of this. We'll done on your 65.

[gmanbat 5,889]

You weigh 320 and hope to lose 140 pounds. Sorry, stones is a measurement I can't get my brain around. So you want to end up at 180?

Are you a man or woman and how tall are you?

39 is not real old, I am 65 and my loose skin is not bad at all. I lost 130 pounds. Younger folks usually have more elastic skin.

[doves cry 9]

You weigh 320 and hope to lose 140 pounds. Sorry, stones is a measurement I can't get my brain around. So you want to end up at 180?<br><br> Are you a man or woman and how tall are you?<br><br> 39 is not real old, I am 65 and my loose skin is not bad at all. I lost 130 pounds. Younger folks usually have more elastic skin.

Hi Gmanbat

Yes that correct sorry about the confusion. I am 5ft 4. I have always been heavy. When I was 26 I lost 132 lb in 8 months and skin wasn't a problem then but now it's the one thing that is bothering me.

[doves cry 9]

You weigh 320 and hope to lose 140 pounds. Sorry, stones is a measurement I can't get my brain around. So you want to end up at 180?<br><br> Are you a man or woman and how tall are you?<br><br> 39 is not real old, I am 65 and my loose skin is not bad at all. I lost 130 pounds. Younger folks usually have more elastic skin.

I am female

[LyndseyD 106]

I am 28, and I have lost about 106 pounds, and skin is only a very mild issue. I started at 255. Down to 149 now, and the only place it kinda bothers me is my arms but my doctor said it could take a year for things to firm up to what it will be... and then there is always the option of plastic surgery. I plan to have a Tummy Tuck eventually just because I have had two children and that tummy just wont flatten out... even at a size 8 I still have rolls!

[doves cry 9]

<p>I am 28, and I have lost about 106 pounds, and skin is only a very mild issue. I started at 255. Down to 149 now, and the only place it kinda bothers me is my arms but my doctor said it could take a year for things to firm up to what it will be... and then there is always the option of plastic surgery. I plan to have a Tummy Tuck eventually just because I have had two children and that tummy just wont flatten out... even at a size 8 I still have rolls!</p>

Hi LyndseyD

Thanks for your post. My insurance is paying for the op but I don't think they will pay for plastic surgery afterwards. I don't have children but I carry most of my weight on my legs and bum.

Congrats on you loss to date that's fantastic

[Christian Zaccone 243]

Doves CRY... You are probably going to be MUCH MUCH MUCH less that 180lbs. Just an FYI.. i think that is what GMANBAT is trying to say.. You may be very surpirsed in a good way!!.

Congrats and go for it!

Chris

[doves cry 9]

<p>Doves CRY... You are probably going to be MUCH MUCH MUCH less that 180lbs. Just an FYI.. i think that is what GMANBAT is trying to say.. You may be very surpirsed in a good way!!.</p> <p> </p> <p>Congrats and go for it!</p> <p>Chris</p>

Hi Christian

I hope so I just don't want to kid myself and be disappointed. Thanks for your post

[indecision 863]

I just think skin is one of those everyone is different type thing. I have lots of loose skin which really sucks but better than the alternative. If I don't wear things to hold the skin in like Spanx then it sounds like I have a fan club clapping for me when I run...

[doves cry 9]

<p>I just think skin is one of those everyone is different type thing. I have lots of loose skin which really sucks but better than the alternative. If I don't wear things to hold the skin in like Spanx then it sounds like I have a fan club clapping for me when I run...</p>

Hi indecision

Thanks for you honesty, this is what scares me I think I will be trading one problem for another. I know health wise its the better choice but mentally it's a worry.

[gmanbat 5,889]

In the worst scenario loose skin can cause rashes where the folds overlap. It is not a problem for me or my wife who lost as much as I did. I am 2 years out and amazing to me, the skin still seems to be tightening.

I can concur with those who have spoken before me, loose skin is far better than deadly, life destroying obesity. It is more a cosmetic problem than a health problem. Not being a nudist, I am grateful that clothing is in my life and does wonders for my image.

[doves cry 9]

In the worst scenario loose skin can cause rashes where the folds overlap. It is not a problem for me or my wife who lost as much as I did. I am 2 years out and amazing to me, the skin still seems to be tightening. <br><br> I can concur with those who have spoken before me, loose skin is far better than deadly, life destroying obesity. It is more a cosmetic problem than a health problem. Not being a nudist, I am grateful that clothing is in my life and does wonders for my image.

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I think your amazing please give my congrats to your wife too. It's good to hear that 2 years later the skin is still tightening. I guess I am just a little concerned the the insurance won't pay for the follow on. I know it's the best option but with everything I have read it's the skin that bothers me as I think I might have a lot around my bum and it wouldn't be pretty. I know women have a thing about their bums but my is a reality it feels like an extension. One time I was standing on a corner, there was a truck passing when my friend said to move in or it would take my bum off as it passed I said are you mad that would be great????. Some times you got to laugh.

[LyndseyD 106]

well, you have to figure that its going to be at least two years before you would be ready for skin removal surgery anyway, so start saving now- worse case senario you wont need the plastic surgery and then you have a nice big siavings account for something else

I planned from day one to have plastic surgery after I reach my goals, I am a little nervous now because of other things that have happened in my family, but if I decide to do it we have been saving from day one for it. If I choose not to go threw with it, then I'll have a big savings account that we can use for something else...