Terrified of loose skin.

ChristieDahlberg
ChristieDahlberg Posts: 8 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I currently weigh 235 and my goal weight is around 140-150 and I'm terrified that I'm going to have a lot of gross lose hanging skin when I get there.

I do toning and I'm losing slowly but I've heard you will still have it and sometimes it has to be surgically removed. I don't have insurance or make a lot of money plus I'm terrified of surgery.

Any tips or help would be appreciated.
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  • jessicapk
    jessicapk Posts: 574 Member
    Strength training, lose it slowly, and remember that you're better off being healthy with loose skin than fat. The rest is up to genetics.
  • gurlygirlrcr80
    gurlygirlrcr80 Posts: 162 Member
    There are many factors that can effect your skin...eating/drinking habits, genetics, age, height to weight ratio, how fast you lose and how much. I lost 130 lbs and you can't really tell I have loose skin (but I'm also 6' tall). Or your other option is to not lose weight.
    Unless you have a drastic height to weight ration difference, I doubt with losing that amount, you will have any problems with loose skin. IMO
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
    The slower the better is what I hear. Also, you are young, if you really stick with it your skin will snap right back. That is what I've noticed of the younger people losing a large amount of weight. Best of luck!
  • chubbard9
    chubbard9 Posts: 565 Member
    edited June 2015
    I started at 248, currently 209. To me: loose skin > staying the same size. I would much rather weigh less and be healthier for myself and my family, than to worry about getting loose skin and staying at a higher weight to "prevent" getting loose skin...
    Slower weight loss will most likely lessen the chances of having lot of loose skin, though.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    You look young and even though that is a large amount of weight to lose, I bet you will be okay, especially if 235 is close to your highest. I know everyone's different but FWIW I went from 307 to 166 in my mid 30's and have very little loose skin, mainly just around my upper abdomen and upper arms, and a little on my inner thighs. It's definitely not bad enough to make me want surgery. If I was into wearing bikinis and tank tops, maybe. But in skinny jeans, semi-fitted tops & dresses with short sleeves, and one piece bathing suits, I like my body 100%. Good luck!
  • Lizrobin3108
    Lizrobin3108 Posts: 102 Member
    Yes, you may end up with some loose skin. I don't like the idea either.

    But I would rather deal with loose skin than all the issues associated with being overweight. Can you afford those cost?
  • iwantmydenimback
    iwantmydenimback Posts: 194 Member
    are you more afraid of being fat for the rest of your life than not looking good in a bathing suit? when you can answer that question you'll know where your head is at.
  • SergeantSausage
    SergeantSausage Posts: 1,673 Member
    ChristieDahlberg wrote: »
    I currently weigh 235 and my goal weight is around 140-150 and I'm terrified that I'm going to have a lot of gross lose hanging skin when I get there.

    I do toning and I'm losing slowly but I've heard you will still have it and sometimes it has to be surgically removed. I don't have insurance or make a lot of money plus I'm terrified of surgery.

    Any tips or help would be appreciated.


    As if it's any worse than "gross" rolly polly muffin-top fat rolls?
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    OP I recommend losing the weight now than when you are older and your skin isn't as elastic as it will be now.

    You are having fear of the unknown get in the way of your goals.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    jessicapk wrote: »
    Strength training, lose it slowly, and remember that you're better off being healthy with loose skin than fat. The rest is up to genetics.

    Nail on the head. OP, pick your battles. It's better to be healthy with some loose skin than overweight/obese.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Your youth is in your favour. Lots of your skin will bounce back.

    Later, there may be babies, stretch marks, and you get to start all over again. http://loveyourlines.tumblr.com/

    I tell you, losing ninety pounds has done worlds for my vitality, strength, and flexibility. I'm in my fifties so I've got plenty of loose skin that won't snap back. Nevertheless, it all tucks away nicely behind firm grandma-wear.
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  • tinascar2015
    tinascar2015 Posts: 413 Member
    Insurance wouldn't cover the surgery anyway, and cosmetic surgeons typically won't perform the procedure until you've hit goal and maintained it for a year. Yes, I've investigated this.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    A lot can be done with skillful choices.
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  • aarar
    aarar Posts: 684 Member
    I started out a bit higher than you and lost 100lbs. I have loose skin (I also had 2 back to back pregnancies prior to the weight loss so that likely contributed as well). It is what it is. I promise you, loose skin is 100x better than being overweight.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    I'd rather have loose skin than go back to being Obese.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I have quite a bit of loose skin. Beats extra fat every day.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    MrM27 wrote: »
    tinascar2015 wrote: »
    Insurance wouldn't cover the surgery anyway, and cosmetic surgeons typically won't perform the procedure until you've hit goal and maintained it for a year. Yes, I've investigated this.

    There are many insurance plans that will cover it if it's causing medical conditions such as sores opening from the hanging skin.

    Hmm I will keep that in mind as I keep losing as a just in case it happens.
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  • Jaxxie1181
    Jaxxie1181 Posts: 138 Member
    Chances are you won't have too much loose skin. Not like you see on people who weighed 400+lbs and then lost a bunch of weight. How elastic your skin is depends on so many factors, including genetics, so you may or may not have some. Even if you do once you reach your goal weight it will never be the same as when you were at your starting weight and it can be concealed with the right clothing. :)
  • jrline
    jrline Posts: 2,353 Member
    edited June 2015
    drink plenty of water and don't lose too quickly and you will be fine

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  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    edited June 2015
    MrM27 wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    tinascar2015 wrote: »
    Insurance wouldn't cover the surgery anyway, and cosmetic surgeons typically won't perform the procedure until you've hit goal and maintained it for a year. Yes, I've investigated this.

    There are many insurance plans that will cover it if it's causing medical conditions such as sores opening from the hanging skin.

    Hmm I will keep that in mind as I keep losing as a just in case it happens.

    Yeah well that isn't something you want to happen so let's not hope for that option. If you're at that point that means there are tears in the skin fold or at the spot where it's hanging off of and one of the big problems is infection and possible sepsis. Sepsis isn't something that you want to deal with.

    I think I have more of a reason to get rid of this weight and yes my chest sag a lot more than I want to. One time I was actually check for breast cancer when a new doctor saw that I tend to get these bumps under the sagging. Maybe I should bring that to someone attention now. But I am and was always prone to getting abscess which is what they call it. They get so annoy and one was so painful I went to the ER for it. I couldn't even lift weights because I was in pain.

  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
    I can't find much scientific to collaborate this, so take it as you will:
    The advice I've heard is to get even a little bit further under your goal weight. The body has to then pull in some of the looser fat pockets just to get the fat out of them.
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Don't let this fear stop you from achieving your goals. I don't have much advice to offer, but I'll share with you what I shared with the people on PumpUp.
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    I really hope my skin adjusts to my new weight after maintaining for awhile, because this sucks. That said though, it could be worse and there is always surgery if it comes down to it. When it's all said and done though, I'd rather have loose skin and be healthy than go back to horrible health with a BMI of 44.

    There isn't much I can do about my loose skin. My health was horrible when I was at my heaviest and I really don't want to go back. If I lose another 8 lbs, I will literally be half the person I was.
    You're younger than me and you don't have as much to lose as I did. I honestly think you will be fine if you follow the advice that has been given so far.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    . One time I was actually check for breast cancer when a new doctor saw that I tend to get these bumps under the sagging.

    I had a similar incident. I think some hard fat lumps in my breast kind of glommed together. It was then an irregular lump on the mammogram, which set off all sorts of alarms. I got an ultrasound and it came back clear. Minor scare.

    All my cellulitis shows up in hard relief now. No matter. I can run!
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  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    . One time I was actually check for breast cancer when a new doctor saw that I tend to get these bumps under the sagging.

    I had a similar incident. I think some hard fat lumps in my breast kind of glommed together. It was then an irregular lump on the mammogram, which set off all sorts of alarms. I got an ultrasound and it came back clear. Minor scare.

    All my cellulitis shows up in hard relief now. No matter. I can run!

    This all happened when I was 21 though.

  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    @yopeeps025 , ah, to be 21 again!
  • TiffanyR71
    TiffanyR71 Posts: 217 Member
    Stay hydrated
    Moisturize daily
    Eat plenty of dietary fat as you lose
    Exercise
    Good luck - you're young, you'll be fine- and as everyone else said, it's better to have some loose skin than to be obese!

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