Lost 200 lbs, and need skin help

Springsman66

I have lost 215 lbs, and kept it off for two years. But I am having a lot of problems with loose skin. I have been doing creams, eating healthy (I see a nutrionalist), weight lifting and running/intense cardo every single day. I work out 2 to 3 hours per day, without a break in the last 3 years. But my skin refuses to shrink back, and as such it still makes me appear fat around my stomach and thighs/butt. I am here hoping to find some other people who have lost a similar amount of weight to me, and can share their skin story?

Annie_01

I wish that I had some advice or even some encouraging words for you. I started with 100lbs to lose and at my age I have resigned myself that I will have loose skin. I know that I have made good progress and I am proud of myself for that but after taking a shower and standing in front of that mirror...it is a little discouraging.

I stay positive though because I am more fit than I have been in many years and I am enjoying being able to do things that I have not been able to do in a long time. While it is good to have a positive attitude about our bodies...I will take the health benefits over "lookin' hot"!

BTW Congratulations on keeping it off for two years...I hope in the future that I will be able to say the same thing...I plan on it!

Springsman66

Thank you for replying, and i am sure you your success will far outshine mine . I am 27 year olds, i run 6 miles every day and weight lift every day. I am not even sure why i am here to be honest, except i have not been able to find anyone in " real life" who could relate or who cares. I am hoping to find someone who can tell me if given more time skin will shrink back, or if plastic surgery is necessary.

MrsLannister

Have you considered something like the Tripollar Stop? I have never used one, but it is supposed to be the same technology as thermage, but for home use.

Springsman66

No I haven't, thank you i will look into it.

Roaringgael

I believe if after this amount of time, you still have plenty of loose skin surgery may be your only answer.
This guy, at the top of success stories had a skin surgery:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1103164-3-yrs-312lbs-lost-1yr-from-bodylift-and-maintenance

rlengland2014

There's a new treatment that you have to get from a plastic surgeon which is not surgery. Look up Viora...it's not cheap, buts it's better than surgery.

Someday I hope to have lost enough weight to need this! :-D

Springsman66

That guy's story is amazing, thank you for sharing that. And i have not heard of Viora yet, i am looking into it, thank you.