IS THIS FAT OR SKIN???? PLEASE HELP

DidIt4Me
DidIt4Me Posts: 6
in Health and Weight Loss
I don't know if this is skin or fat? What does it look like to you? How can I get rid of it? It is disgusting!!! And so embarrassing :( please help!

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  • 126siany
    126siany Posts: 1,386 Member
    You need to resize the picture, but I believe it is both.
  • stronglikebull
    stronglikebull Posts: 402
    that's skin. surgery is going to be your answer unfortunately.
  • 1MinuteWithTina
    1MinuteWithTina Posts: 65 Member
    It's loose skin. I don't think any exercise can get rid of it, I'm afraid. It'll take surgery :flowerforyou:
  • 4tlbs2go
    4tlbs2go Posts: 3
    Looks like loose skin to me
  • DidIt4Me
    DidIt4Me Posts: 6
    I re sized it. So no hopes of getting any better without surgery??? :(
  • JBennis1013
    JBennis1013 Posts: 377 Member
    Looks like skin to me
  • Aesop101
    Aesop101 Posts: 758 Member
    Like I told someone the only way I'll tone up is to see a surgeon.

    Best wishes!
  • 1MinuteWithTina
    1MinuteWithTina Posts: 65 Member
    So no hopes of getting any better without surgery??? :(

    I seriously doubt it
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    It looks like both unfortunately. Not an expert here but you look like you have some fat to lose and the skin may shrink back some, but it is highly unlikely it will ever be close to flat without surgery. Sorry. :flowerforyou:
  • med2017
    med2017 Posts: 192 Member
    you are and will be beautiful with or without it, nothing to be ashamed of :):flowerforyou:
  • jroselive2012
    jroselive2012 Posts: 129
    Looks to me like you've put in a ton of HARD work! :happy: Good for you! It does look like you've got a bit of skin there. Maybe you could get in to see your primary doc for more info.
  • CJisinShape
    CJisinShape Posts: 1,404 Member
    It looks like fat, covered with skin. Skin isn't that thick by itself, so if you lose weight, some of that is bound to shrink. Look at the success stories thread. Lots of people had tummies that were a bit much, but they shrunk them considerably. Lots of people on here have lost a 100 lbs or more. Best wishes!
  • WickedBean
    WickedBean Posts: 244 Member
    Lift heavy. you will be amazed what it does for you - I have a few friends who have lost major amounts of weight and have gotten their loose skin under control - also give it time. your ticker on your profile says that you have 50 more pounds to lose - lose them and see what happens. I wouldnt jump on the surgery bandwagon just yet.
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    I'd say skin and I've been told it can take 3+ years of maintaining your weight for the full affect of how much your skin really will shrink. I say keep doing what you do, lose the rest of your weight and in several years from now re-evaluate the situation.
  • fat2fit33
    fat2fit33 Posts: 30
    It's a bit of both
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I understand and you are very brave for doing it. You are doing great - keep patient (I know its hard) and see where you get with losing a bit more. The weight lifting suggestion is a good one also. Hang in there.
  • Reesecup312
    Reesecup312 Posts: 236 Member
    How much weight have you lost? It looks like skin but a doctor could telly you by examining you.
  • Nerdy_Rose
    Nerdy_Rose Posts: 1,277 Member
    Lift heavy. you will be amazed what it does for you - I have a few friends who have lost major amounts of weight and have gotten their loose skin under control - also give it time. your ticker on your profile says that you have 50 more pounds to lose - lose them and see what happens. I wouldnt jump on the surgery bandwagon just yet.

    ^ This exactly. I've seen women who lost more than 100 lbs tighten up really well with lifting.
  • DidIt4Me
    DidIt4Me Posts: 6
    How much weight have you lost? It looks like skin but a doctor could telly you by examining you.

    100 pounds
  • bellarox13
    bellarox13 Posts: 95 Member
    Yep, this is the nastiest post I have seen on here. Hope you arre happy with yourself.

    OP, don't worry about the sarcastic person who posted that. You have obviously done a fantastic job. Be proud of what you have achieved. Well done.
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    To the op, well done on an amazing weight loss.
    Having watched quite a few weight loss programmes on television, I would say it is mostly loose skin, and agree it would need to be removed by surgery.
  • kiachu
    kiachu Posts: 409 Member
    Its both. Lose the fat and the skin will retract. How much depends.
  • CJisinShape
    CJisinShape Posts: 1,404 Member
    Also, if you are trying to get technical, calipers that measure fat from pinching skin can tell you what you need to know. First things first -

    YOU HAVE GOT TO CHANGE YOUR SCREEN NAME.

    You have to be positive, because these things take time and calling yourself names weighs you down. Plus, not everyone on these boards are nice, sweet, motivating people. You don't want others making fun of you off the bat. Maybe shrinkingsparetire or the like is more motivating?

    Best wishes too ya!
  • NicoleisQuantized
    NicoleisQuantized Posts: 344 Member
    This sort of thing became commonplace among those who have undergone excessive weight loss which, unfortunately, is accompanied by lean muscle mass loss. If you focus on extensive*** toning to rebuild the abdominal muscles, you will undoubtedly see improvement. If you are older than 30 yrs old, you are not likely to achieve a perfectly flat stomach due to the loss of skin elasticity that accompanies aging; however, you will not have the pouches of fat.

    I believe after you have done your absolute best to tone up on your own, and reach a point where there is absolutely no improvement, then go ahead with surgery. However, do not opt for surgery simply because you do not feel like putting in the hard work. You will achieve better results if you improve the underlying abdominal muscle.
  • NicoleisQuantized
    NicoleisQuantized Posts: 344 Member
    Lift heavy. you will be amazed what it does for you - I have a few friends who have lost major amounts of weight and have gotten their loose skin under control - also give it time. your ticker on your profile says that you have 50 more pounds to lose - lose them and see what happens. I wouldnt jump on the surgery bandwagon just yet.

    Absolutely. I was told by a plastic surgeon that toning over an appreciable period of time may make surgery unnecessary.
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member

    Right? Wow it took a lot for me to actually post this photo :(

    I'm sure it did. Our body images and how we see our selves can take a lot out of us. The person posting that is incredibly callous and insulting.
    You've lost a lot of weight and it's in an area which can be very responsive to exercise. Define a program that has you working the core and you'll see some good results over time that will help you both on your weight loss and redefining that area.

    Ignore the idiots.
  • quill16
    quill16 Posts: 373 Member
    I have lost 180+ lbs and have the same thing going on. I am still shrinking and I have been at goal wt for 3 months. When I was in my 20s I lost 70 lbs and it all went back. However, since I am 55 now, I doubt it. I am not headed for surgery and will live with what is. My doc told me to wait at least a year and do some strength training.I am just happy to be fit and feel great.
  • DidIt4Me
    DidIt4Me Posts: 6
    Seriously people?? Look at the username & join date. Troll.

    Defiantly not a troll. I came to this site because a friend recommended me to come here.. And I had a question and was looking for answers, support and for some idea's if I could do something to make this go away. I don't know what is wrong with some people. Just because you don't have an issue don't mean other people are not dealing with it.
  • Flixie00
    Flixie00 Posts: 1,195 Member
    I have lost a similar amount to you and I am no spring chicken. I do a lot of strength training, and I have noticed that the loose skin around my belly is starting to improve. I have been given conflicting information as to whether it can improve over time, but either way surgery is not the way forward for me.
  • shinjite
    shinjite Posts: 51
    First, I applaud your tremendous effort. It is obvious you have taken back control of yourself. Kudos!!
    What you show is most likely loose skin with fat still trapped in it. That is a main reason why skin does not just shrink back. Try cocoa butter lotion or a similar product that keeps your skin supple and with time, resistance training and some more fat loss you might have a resolution.
    I have a friend who lost over 200 lbs and had a similar situation. She had the tummy issue as well as saddlebags issue. She used the Zaggora Hot pants and the Delfin spa pants and they really helped her a lot. She combined it with monthly massages and more effective cardio and resistance training. It took her over 18 months from the time she reached her goal weight but now you cannot tell she lost so much weight. Can't say how effective they are from personal experience but they certainly worked for her. I know Zaggora is on Facebook. Maybe ask some folks there if anyone in a similar place as yours had success with it.

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