over 40 loose skin

bushokie · March 2013

anyone over 40 loose a bunch of weight without alot of loose skin ,and what tips can you give..thanks

notenoughspeed · March 2013

Kind of worried about that. When I'm done, I will have lost nearly 200 pounds (over half my body weight). 33 here. Don't know what to expect. May want to talk to a doctor. Some need the excess skin removed through surgery.

MyProgressISYour1Proof · March 2013

I've lost over 200 pounds but pushed myself and most of the skin is tightened. Still a lot to go. Notenoughspeed has seen my pics. It just takes a lot of work and I still may eventually need to have surgery..

bushokie · March 2013

Thanks

kazzsjourney · March 2013

I lost 183 pounds and am 45. I do ahve excess skin but i think when you consider how much I lost its not too bad. Ive posted a before and after pic of my arms to give u a idea. The before pic i am in the orange top

kazz

Sunshine2plus2 · March 2013

Loose skin means nothing! What should matter is how much healthier you are now, the other in nothing in comparison!

Laura8603 · March 2013

Nothing you can do. Genetics determines most of it. Just keep getting healthier.

I had tons of loose skin. Some people learn to live with it, but mentally I could not handle it. I found a way to get the plastic surgery I needed to feel whole again. Now life is good.

bushokie · March 2013

thank you

nwg74 · March 2013

I am 38 and lost 200 pounds over nearly 2 years. I consider myself to have some excess skin and was expecting a lot more. I can handle what there is on my thighs and upper arms but still would like it tighten more on my stomach.

I make sure I drink enough water to keep the skin hydrated.

glovepuppet · March 2013

'course you can always bulk up your arms, back & pecs to help fill your skin.

cheron40 · March 2013

I am 40 and have some excess skin- mine is from having a very large baby-
so its just in the belly- area, I have gone to 3 Dr's and they all told me that I need plastic surgery to remove the excess skin,

if you find anything that helps let us know

congrats on the weight loss!

akp4Him · March 2013

Lost 90 pounds...I'm 48 years old. I have extra skin on my arms and belly. Arms don't bother me so much...but my belly does. I've heard it takes a while for your skin to shrink. I'm going to give it a year or two...then I'm going to see. If it is still like this...I'm going to find a way to have a tummy tuck.

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