Skin removal

[lizag234 34]

I just lost a total of 44 pounds with the sleeve. I am not at my goal weight but am having some loose skin. My brain is working over time and I had a few questions that hopefully someone can answer. Does loose skin add to your weight? My reasoning is if I get skin removal I will be somewhat at my goal weight. I have been thinking about this for a while so anyone who can help me I will appreciate.

[animallover1247 249]

Yes, loose skin can add to your weight. How much loose skin do you have? I have to say the only extent that I am familiar with it is watching "Skin Tight" on TLC. The people on the show have lost MASSIVE (up to 240 lb loss) amounts of weight so it stands to reason the skin weighs a lot as well. For a 44 lb weight loss I'm not sure how much loose skin that would equate to but I am sure someone on BP can answer your question. i think doctors recommend skin to be removed like 12-18 months after your goal weight is reached.

[lizag234 34]

Yes I was watching that the other day. My skin isn't that bad, I can hide it with clothing and Spanx but my sister in law had a Tummy Tuck and thought it may be a good idea for me. Thanks

[Babbs 14,680]

You probably only have 2 or 3 pounds of loose skin. I've lost 95 and I'm sure that's all I have, so there's no way you have more than that.

Also, most respectable plastic surgeons want you to be at goal or close to it and maintaining for at least a year before they will consider doing surgery.

[lizag234 34]

Ok good to know @@Babbs TX