Lost 200 Lbs but Look Horribile Naked!

Dude, that is awesome. You should give it some time. My wife, quite a bit older than you, lost 115 and had massive skin, and now several months later there is less than half still there. if you don't see the progress you want then find a good plastic surgeon, this procedure can be tricky.

once again, Congrats

Search this sight for "tummy tuck" . Lots of good information there and links to sites for additional information. Serious decision to make and as with all serious decisions should not be made in haste.

Congratulations on your success so far - do not get discouraged. You know that Rome was not made in a day and your new body is still a work in progress. Take your time to explore your options. I am sure that you can make the right decision - look at how much healthier and fitter you are now and you were before. PATIENCE is in fact a four letter word. Acts a lot like it.

Depends on what parts of your body need th surgery. There is the tummy tuck but if you need upper thigh, back, and arms along with the tummy that is called a full body lift. Prices all depend on what part of the country you are in. A good surgery will ask you to stay at or below your goal weight for six months to a year before they will do the surgery.

You should see Eat, Pray, Love when you have a chance. Liz(Julia Roberts) has a wonderful line in there about muffin tops.

You look amazing. Good luck to you.

nice work! i agree with waiting atleast 12-18 months from when you completed your weight loss. i only lost half of what you did, so, i cant speak for you, but i notice my skin tightening up ALOT just in the few months since i reached my goal. i was considering a tummy tuck (5 pregnancies and 100 pound weight loss) since i had a flab that hung down when i was overweight, but now, its actually flat enough to the point that i wouldnt even waste my money. you may always have some extra skin and some stretch marks, but i can assure you, if you give it time, your skin will do what its supposed to do... not completely, but to a point. see what point it takes you before considering such a pricey surgery! in the mean time, a nice low cost effective skin treatment is cocunut oil! slab it on, and smell like a pina colada all day!

congrats on your goal dude!!! I would highly recommend waiting some time before debating surgary. Get some good skin creams and drink plenty of water. Your skin will adjust some over the coming months. If in a year or so it's not where you want it to be, then maybe consider surgary, but I'd recommend waiting and saving your hard earned $$ elsewhere.

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! Your hard work has paid off! I'm sorry that you're having issues with your looks right now. I agree with PPs who say to give it a little time and see where you're at. A good resource is www.realself.com. You can find procedures, board certified doctors in your area, and read personal accounts from individuals who have actually gone through the procedure. There's even a feature to post a picture and have plastic surgeons give you feedback on what procedures they'd recommend and the types of results you could expect. It's a female-dominated site for sure, but there is a wealth of information there.

As far as the self-esteem goes, I struggle in this area too. It's all about changing your thought process - and I certainly haven't mastered it, but I try to step out of myself for a moment and think about how I would feel if I were talking to a friend. For example, if you're feeling undesirable because of loose skin, what would you say to a friend who had just lost 200 pounds? You would probably be really happy for them and in awe of their accomplishment. You certainly wouldn't tell them they're undeserving of happiness in a relationship because now they have loose skin, right? Don't do it to yourself. Those negative thoughts will continue to happen, but if you acknowledge them and then dismiss them, they begin to lose their power. :flowerforyou:

Again, congratulations and I wish you the best of luck and happiness in the future!

Congratulations on all your success OP, and thanks for creating a great thread. I've learned a lot from this myself, as this is something that I've realized is sort of a problem lately. Not just for the fact that my belly looks like a chewed piece of bubble gum, but all the flappin' around I do when I run. It's to the point now where I have to start wearing a really small shirt underneath my clothes to keep control. I am far too much of a candy *kitten* to get it chopped off though, so I am relieved to learn that it will shrink some.

Great advice on this thread. My advice will be to wait as well. Give your skin a chance to respond to your new frame. In regards to the 15% - maybe consider a bulking routine? Stay at that 15% but add some muscle. The 10% will be more difficult to maintain and will only make the skin look more loose (I think).