Posted: 6/9/2017 10:13:22 AM EDT
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A couple of years ago my regular doctor reccomended I change my diet to lower my cholesterol. I did and it worked spectacularly.
I also started exercising and as a result, I went from thisAttached File 325lbs To thisAttached File 195 lbs and have kept the weight off for over a year now. My question is, what can I do about the loose skin in the area where my gut used to be? Legs have no loose skin, head/face has no loose skin, Arms and chest have no loose skin and all were fat as well. I do 1,000 ab crunches a day, lots of walking and moving around and work out with weights. I have read that surgery is the only way to make that go away, but with it going away every where else without surgery I do not want to go that route. Thanks for any insight. TL;DR- I was fat and now am not and want loose skin around stomach to shrink. |
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Holy crap, what a difference. Bravo sir!
My understanding is the younger you are the easier it is for your skin to tighten up. Wife had a coworker do what you did, she was early 40's and ended up getting surgery to remove the excess skin. A buddy of mine had a smaller weight loss (something like 50lbs), he had a procedure done to heat his skin (or something to that effect) and it worked well for him. |
Seriously, that's incredible!
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I've heard the only real option is surgery, unfortunately. What was the diet? Spectacular results! 
Started taking protein bars and protein shake powder to work. Got me all kinds of scrutiny ( even with trusted traveller) from TSA |
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Holy crap, what a difference. Bravo sir! My understanding is the younger you are the easier it is for your skin to tighten up. Wife had a coworker do what you did, she was early 40's and ended up getting surgery to remove the excess skin. A buddy of mine had a smaller weight loss (something like 50lbs), he had a procedure done to heat his skin (or something to that effect) and it worked well for him. |
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Once stretched and expanded beyond a certain point, the skin will not return to "normal".
The surgical option is the only realistic way to accomplish what you want to do. Congratulations on being at a place where you even need to think about this. It is quite a feat to do what you have done. |
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tummy tuck. (yes, it's elective, typically not covered under insurance) recuperation takes a WHILE..
exactly the same situation women have after a baby, they have a TT for exactly the same reason you do.. There is some laser "skin tightening" procedures, but it'll never be tight, just tighter than it is.. |
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Don't get it. Please elucidate. @dog-meat  American Psycho Intro to Patrick Bateman 720p |
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Once stretched and expanded beyond a certain point, the skin will not return to "normal". The surgical option is the only realistic way to accomplish what you want to do. Congratulations on being at a place where you even need to think about this. It is quite a feat to do what you have done. |
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Congratulations man, you look great!
Here is some info about the loose skin. Loose Skin |
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Good article, thanks. As it is not flapping in the wind when I go outside without a shirt on I do not think I will stress anymore about it.
The recovery time on that surgery would drive me nuts. I may be the only one who really notices it and compression t-shirts ( UA heat gear) you can't see it at all. Still odd how the rest of my skin shrunk back tight except the gut. Oh well, if that is the cost of going from a 46 waist to a 32 then it is a pretty small price. Anyone in their 40s on up trying to figure out if you can lose weight and get into shape, you can. It sucks for what seems like forever, but once you start having to buy smaller clothes and the knee and back pain goes away, you will know that first month of being a grouchy prick was worth it. |
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First--Congrats!! Great job!
I'm only smart enough to be a general surgeon, but I'm familiar with your problem. Bariatric patients often deal with this. Surgery is the tried, true & durable fix. Usually, either a plastic surgeon or a general surgeon who does abdominal wall reconstruction can help. To be covered by insurance, the doctor documents skin irritation, called panniculitis, & may even need pictures to convince the insurance company. Good luck! And again, congratulations! |
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As we age, the protein elastin is made less. The lack of elastin contributes to skin aging & "wrinkling."
If you have a "flap" keep the underside dry, using corn starch if needed. This is prone to fungal infections, known as panniculitis ( although there are other causes of panniculitis) Wearing snug Spanx like clothing helps prevent chaffing/rubbing that leads to irritation & infection. Best of luck. |
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Thanks again everyone!
It does not bother me to the point of having elective surgery. I don't look like a sharpei but found it odd that only one area has the loose skin. Not getting any of the skin irritations that have been mentioned so I think I will just live with it.
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