Loose Skin
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my problem is I am not able to exercise due to issues. So just desk job and use cane. I left myself gain all the weight during my recovery process... then was not able to lose it.. I thought anyway.0
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Smiles, I think you are lucky or I am not!1
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I started MFP a year and a few days ago at 418 pounds. I've lost 164 lbs & plan to lose 74 or so more pounds. (I haven't been near that weight in almost 30 years, so I don't know for sure at all.)
Before my WL, I got skin rashes under my breasts (large chested + bigger due to amount overweight) & my droopy belly (3 c-section births plus the genetics of where I put on most weight). Now, about 2/3 of the way to my goal weight, the rashes under my breasts happen less often, I think because they're smaller & so less is there to droop. Plus I have a constant hygiene routine because unfortunately, the rashes under my belly are more frequent & worse. I'm a really sweaty person, and that plays a part. As does the fact that I'm *a lot* more active, so sweaty more often & for longer.
Of course I wish I didn't have rashes. And shirts & some pants are starting to have fit issues due to excess, droopy skin on my upper arms & my thighs. But compared to the misery of being really out of shape & heavy - well, there's no comparison. I feel truly alive for the first time in a long time. Even at 254 lbs now, I frequently feel giddy because I feel like I can do anything I want to & my body isn't holding me back any more. It's an incredible feeling!!
I figure that once I'm at goal weight the clothes fitting issue will be more of a pain. And I wouldn't be surprised if my under belly rashes get worse because of how much my belly droops. Who knows, I may have a panniculectomy someday. I fretted about excess skin at a certain point in my WL, too. But there's not much you can do about it at this point- either it's going to happen or it won't. When you get to goal & then 1-3 years later, you'll see how it's really going to be. And in the meantime, there are some pretty spectacular benefits to losing weight, especially as much as I have. I try to focus on those positives & not let the (few, smaller) negatives get me frustrated.
And it's important to remember that unless you have a very large amount to lose like I had, any loose skin issues are going to be cosmetic/bummer level issues. Kinda like the stretch marks from my pregnancies - not a big deal & something that shouldn't affect your life much.17 -
Depending how much weight you lose and how fast, the skin will take time to shrink. It may not shrink as much as you would like. I've seen really good reviews for Black Jamaican castor oil.1
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my problem is I am not able to exercise due to issues. So just desk job and use cane. I left myself gain all the weight during my recovery process... then was not able to lose it.. I thought anyway.
What about asking your doctor for a referral for physical therapy? A PT should be able to find a program that accommodates your issues.
I find the story of this disabled vet who was told he'd never be able to walk on his own again very inspiring:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIXOo8D9Qsc2 -
You stated you have " eczema and other skin ailments"
Fish oil helped my husband. 2 mg a day. He also cut down on foods made with flour.1 -
down 40 pounds now and getting that tummy apron I read about. It is scaring me of going down another 40 pounds to my goal of 200. male 5' 110
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My loose skin is in my lower abdomen.
I think it's mainly age related because when I lost 40 lbs 4 yrs ago at 62 I didn't notice it but after losing 30 lbs this time around at 66 it's readily apparent.
Fortunately, it's covered by my pants/shorts. So, even if I go shirtless, it's hidden.0 -
Just remind yourself: the skin doesn't actually look any better when it's taut and filled with fat.
And it can serve as a reminder of the bad habits you don't want to repeat.11 -
down 40 pounds now and getting that tummy apron I read about. It is scaring me of going down another 40 pounds to my goal of 200. male 5' 11
Well...DeviatedNorm wrote: »Just remind yourself: the skin doesn't actually look any better when it's taut and filled with fat.
And it can serve as a reminder of the bad habits you don't want to repeat.
^^^ This.3 -
I lost 115 after you dieting and am 52, so I have plenty of saggy loose skin. Do I like it? NO! Was the weight loss worth it? YES! I don't have rashes and I can easily hide it with nice clothes.
Can't hide fat.
I had this skin 100 pounds ago, only it was filled with the fat that crushed the life out of me. Now I can slip this saggy old body into a size 10 with ease.
So worth it!
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I have to argue that losing slower and using dry brushing, a loofa in the bath/shower and a great cream like CeRave will help with loose skin. I've taken care of my skin my entire life.. and it shows. Had I not I'd have wrinkles and look much older than I do. I'm not saying it will be a cure all.. but it would help .. and very much with someone older with not a huge amount of weight to lose.1
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happy to report that the skin sag is still minimal.. so fingers crossed this losing very slowly is paying off in a plethora of ways... down half way to my goal of 2000
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I've lost 33# over the past 5 months and developed a distinct 4 pack w/the lower 2 visible but still not as apparent, which is great. 1st time that I can recall actually having a 6 pack.
HOWEVER, I still have some loose skin in lower abs which is slowly going away. Oddly, the loose skin is most apparent when I tighten my abs and least apparent when I just relax those muscles. At least, the big belly I had before doesn't present itself when I relax those muscles as it did before.
Using a mineral oil based lotion w/Vit A, D & E added, which seems to be helping to restore firmness to the skin.1 -
I seem to be getting sagging skin on my torso under my arms now... ugh!! What exercise can tighten that up?0
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I seem to be getting sagging skin on my torso under my arms now... ugh!! What exercise can tighten that up?
How saggy your skin looks can change as you're losing weight.
I've lost 94 pounds so far, and would like to lose another 6. My arms looked saggier somewhere around the midpoint of my loss than they do now.
My belly was another thing that looked worse at various stages than it does now.
I'm sure exercise has played a role for me (I lift weights), but so has time and things adjusting. I've been at this for just about two years now.
Be patient.2 -
MelaniaTrump wrote: »You stated you have " eczema and other skin ailments"
Fish oil helped my husband. 2 mg a day. He also cut down on foods made with flour.
Just wanted to point out that you may have meant to say 2 GRAMS, not 2 mg of fish oil. Most standard gel capsules are 1000 mg, or 1 gram.0 -
Did anybody carry most of their weight in their stomach? My stomach is very saggy and I don't care about having loose skin aesthetic wise. I care about health/discomfort. If someone has a very saggy belly half way through weight loss is there any chance it'll be less saggy with just the skin or will it be more saggy once there is no fat filler?
Info: 5 ft 3 inch
Sw:290
Cw: 215 & can see some loose skin, major stomach droop
Gw:130 (will reevaluate closer to goal)
Carry most of extra weight in all of upper body, especially stomach.0 -
This is embarrassing but WE. Is there any chance this won't result in necessary surgery?
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