Loose Skin- the real deal

bfrisky

I've been using a product that tightens and tones loose skin.

Billy323

Interesting for sure. So far I am doing OK in terms of loose skin but as I get closer to a healthy BF% I am fearing it will start showing up. I am following a guys log on another site and he has terribly loose skin but over the past 4 months or so he has lost more fat but skin seems to be coming back a little.

Thanks for sharing.

Cheeky_and_Geeky

Thank you so much for sharing! You have done such an incredible job!!

I've been a yo yo dieter my whole life (25 years old) and had a baby 2 years ago. I've seen posts of moms with 6 pack abs, but alas all I have is loose skin in my tummy area (had gallbladder removed at 5 months pregnant & appendix removed 2 weeks post-partum in 2011) & my muscles haven't healed quite like they were suppose to. Luckily, I am a pretty optimistic person & am happy just not to be obese anymore. My health is #1. Vanity is def not at the top of my list.

CrusaderSam

I could tell once I lost about 50# that some skin wasn't sticking right anymore. I think it was already loose before I ever lost any weight I just didn't know it at the time. Also its not about how lose or tight or even how thick it is because I have dropped to even lower body fat %(like 6-7%) dropped all my salt and water and I looked even worse, it is the fact that the skin is no longer connected directly the muscle underneath anymore.

I am going bald too, and see some guys that will try anything to get it back. So there is a big market for selling whacky stuff to desperate people. In the end almost no one cares about your damn hair other then you, and if they do, you probably don't want to be involved with them anyway.

tx_mom72

Amazing job! You look great. And like I tell my hubby, I'm going to have skin issues when this is done. As long as I look good clothed I don't care. As for my hubby, he loves me fat so what's the difference with the loose skin? At least I'll be doing everything I can to be in good health so we have as much time together as possible! Thanks for sharing! :flowerforyou:

kimad

Congrats on your weight loss. I didn't get to the point in the journey you did ( unsure my body would even do that lol) but I had massive skin issues too and I was pretty close to my goal. I wasn't sure if I lost another 30 lbs I could solve it and I would look sickly. So I had a set of twins then lost 115 lbs....now 17 days post op full abdominoplasty. While the change is unreal it's too early in the game for final judgements.

Eta: as I read the poster above mines comment. I was tired of tucking my stomach in my pants. I was tired of only one style of shirt being able to hide it. I was tired of working out and eating healthy for that horrific tummy to stare back at me in the mirror. It sucked

ronrstaats

Thanks for the post. I know if I dropped down to that % of body fat I would have the same loss skin like you. I knew I would never have the perfect beach body after dropping weight but never let it stop me.. I am just going to keep hitting the weights and trying to make myself stronger.

vjohn04

Thank you for sharing your story and experience! Fantastic results on the weight lost!!! You look great!

debbynoelle

You are amazing and inspiring! I have been overweight for about seven years, I am hoping to have minimal loose skin. But by the time I am at a healthy weight I don't think I will care, I will just be very happy to look and feel amazing.

RiverDancer68

Lovely story, and amazing loss!! Great muscles You are very brave and open about your loose skin, and I really applaud you for putting it all out there. A lot of people have the same "issue" when they lose a lot of weight, so you are definitely a role model for all of those too afraid to show off all of their hard work for fear of being judged over loose skin. I've had 3 kids, and no amount of yoga, sit ups...will take away the loose skin on my belly, but I'm ok with that because I love the shape I'm in now! I even wear a bikini, and don't care (plus being 45 has made me get over a lot of my old insecurities...I just don't have time for them anymore!). :drinker: :flowerforyou:

broox80

First of all.......awesome!!!! Just awesome! !!
Second of all......skin wont kill us, but excess fat can!!!
Third...........AWESOME! !!!!

don3_16

Bump

kristarablue2

First, you look AMAZING..WOW..incredible!!!! Second you mentioned your going bald..honey I love a good shiny dome!! If you go for the shiny dome, make sure its always shaved....soooooooo sexy....that and the muscles + awesome attitude+ handsome face...HOT!!! You got it going on!

colibri23

One of the best success stories I've ever seen on this site!! Based on your OP and the follow up replies to people, It seems like you have a strong sense of self and what is/isn't important in life. Great job, great honesty, and great post.

199WillDo

You look AMAZING! I do not know how true this is but I have been told that if you contact a burn trauma center they can lead you to resources that will remove the skin for free. Once again I do not know how true this is.

jennifer_417

Hey, your shoulders and back look fantastic. Just sayin'.

rainbowbow

How long has it been since the loss?

I've heard that after 1-1/2 years of maintaining the loss your skin may slightly get better (depending on age, genetics, elasticity, the amount of weight you lost, etc.) but what you have left at that point is not going to change.

The only real option I've heard of is wait for a year to a year and a half and see what it looks like. Then determine if its still bad or unpleasing enough to warrant surgical options. This of course can be costly, and some find the scaring, risks, and price to be deterring.

Eta: I just read you didn't want surgery. I was confused about the purpose of this post initially. I thought the above was common knowledge- I didn't know anyone thought it went away on its own. Regardless, congrats! You look great.

ProgressNotPerfection32

Amazing job!!! Congrats on the amazing loss, you look incredible! After 72 gone (and 20-ish to go) and 2 children, I, too have loose skin on my entire body. I love seeing your confidence, makes me feel better about my body image and less self conscience. Even though I hate it, I can't see spending the money on it, and not too keen on the pain involved.......

Daisyisacat

Wow-great work. Has the excess skin caused you any non-cosmetic problems - like ulcers or sores or negatively impacted your ability to exercise?

blkericia

wonderful job congrats i was wants 385lbs i lost over 180lbs my skin is very loose but i believe in time some of it will shrink if i kept my weight off, you are amazing thank you for sharing!

MoreBean13

You look great! Bangworthy.

FitnFeistyLyness

i have released 207 pounds.. so far.. i dont have alot of loose skin.. its a big fear i have always had i have about 30 more pounds to go. my goal weight is 135

i started at 370 pounds.. i am now 163..

im not sure how to post pics in this reply.

FitnFeistyLyness

you look amazing.. thanks for the new outlook on lose skin. its beyond our control..

weightedfootsteps

You look great! You have done a fantastic job and have a wonderful positive outlook on the loose skin (war-wounds)

I am positive I will have plenty of loose skin left over as well...not fearing it much, just hoping it will be less than I think it will be. I think that's the big fear is how much loose skin will be left after all the hard work and determination it takes to reach goal.

Again: Amazing Job! You rock!

AsianSuperfly

bump will be coming back to this post.

MyChocolateDiet

IDK?...bump

Hearts_2015

One of the best success stories I've ever seen on this site!! Based on your OP and the follow up replies to people, It seems like you have a strong sense of self and what is/isn't important in life. Great job, great honesty, and great post.

BinaryPulsar

You really do look great!! Excellent work!

Hearts_2015

You look great and you've done fantastic on weight loss and muscle gain!!! I lost 74lb and have a bit of lose skin on my belly. I admire your honesty, I know how hard it can be to show people. time well tell how much of the loose skin is here to stay But being fit is by far the most important thing!!
Thank you for sharing :-)

I agree with so many of the earlier posts... to lose the weight and be left with loose skin is by far healthier than keeping 100+ lbs on our bodies.
What a great job getting fit you've done and what a truly healthy attitude toward it you have. You've opened peoples eyes with your candid and honest thread.

Yes unfortunately some ppl do believe a lotion or creme will get rid of loose skin, but that's always mystified me.. how on earth would lotion remove the skin.:noway:

I think as you did, to simply deal with reality from the getgo seems the healthier way to go. I've read a number of posts on MFP of ppl wanting to stay fat rather than risking living with loose skin. To me that's both amazing and sad! I vote for healthy weight loss with possible loose skin rather than staying fat, sad and unhealthy. Cheers for your honesty and thank you!:drinker: :happy:

justursh

You know...I have 8.6 stone to lose and so I read this with interest as by the end of this, I'll literally be almost half my current size.

I also am a little scared of the idea of carrying around loose skin...but I looked at your pictures and all I thought was.....

Battle Scars of a war won. Battle scars to show how far you have come.

Some things we should be proud of, and if we get loose skin, maybe that's one of them. It proved how far we have come. Anyone who judges you on your skin colour wouldn't be worth your time and effort, I suppose the same could be said about loose skin.

If I was your partner - I'd be proud of you for who you are and celebrating your achievements with you....not focussing on a bit of loose skin.

Thank you...this post helped me