I have a ?

[chrisie_20]

someone told me the other day that if you lose weight too fast or if you lose over 100 pound that you skin will sag really bad is this true? And, if so has anyone had any skin removed and know about how much it cost?
Chrisie 23

Start Date 2-28-06
Goal Date 01-01-07

[softnred]

Re: I have a ?

In the grand scheme of things, loose skin is a small price to pay for getting smaller and infinitely healthier. That said, there are things you can do, like exercise. The right kind will firm up the muscles under the skin so that skin lays better. I haven't had any removed, so I don't have a clue how much the surgery would be.

Don't let a fear of loose skin stop you from losing weight!!!



~JoAnne

[dreamof145]

Re: I have a ?

You do get a bit of sag. You can reduce the amount of sag you get by doing exercise to firm up and drinking lots of water that will keep your skin more elasticised (like elastic). To me there is no decision to make...go for the weight loss with exercise. Don't talk yourself out of losing weight because you think you'll sag.

[LOWCARBINCLEVELANDOH]

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I had a panniculectomy in 2003 to increase mobility after losing alot of weight, My stomach hung down to my knees though, and it was causing MAJOR issues. It was covered by insurance, butthe suregery itself I think cost about $ 5000.

I think for just excess skin, it would be less.

[chrisie_20]

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thanks guys, I wouldn't dream of giving up losing weight it is my ulitimate goal, but honestly I do want to for once in my life be able to wear a bikini a look nice in it, it does scare me a little if I will still be unattractive up under the skin. Please don't take that the wrong way..I am by no means being ugly about it~I am just worried is all.
Chrisie 23

Start Date 2-28-06
Goal Date 01-01-07

[Analog6]

Re: I have a ?

I have used dry skin brushing and now use loofah for massage to alleviate this problem. There is a good post on the Women's forum here http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=23816, and I have put my extract from it below for you.

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I used skin brushing when I lost a lot of weight in the 1980s. I used a nail brush (you have to find one that is right for your skin). I used to dry brush before I showered, using a circular motion, very gently on sensitive areas. You can even do your face if you are extra careful. A fine dust will appear on your skin, this is the top layer being rubbed off. It is absolutely ESSENTIAL to moisturise after the shower. You can just use any old cream but you MUST do it. You skin will look better, and feel fabulaous, if you do it regularly - I used to do it twice a week.

This is the reason cellulite creams work - because you massage the skin. It is the massage that breaks up the fat in the cells, not the 'magic' potion you pay all that money for.

Now I use a nylon loofah thingy in the shower (it is made of a knitted nylon stuff in a frilly rosette thing on a string - I buy it in the supermarket). I get wet, turn the water off, squirt some liquid wash stuff (mine's a non-soap one due to skin itchies) on the loofah, and rub myself all over for 5 mins or so, using that circular motion. Then rinse. It feels really nice, and I have hardly any cellulite and only the faintest of stretch marks., even though I'm still pretty fat. Replace your loofah every couple of months.

[NickyD]

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Definately worth a try, nothing to lose, except some excess skin, ya?

[fr1endly2]

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i have lost 135 lbs.
SURE my skin isnt perfect but im in fantastic health now
and i look great in clothes which is perfect for me.

I am not sure when im done looseing if ill get surgery
to repair....its not an easy surgery. MANY factors also
matter about how bad skin is after weight loss...your
age and how long you were overweight. I have battled
being overweight all my life....
BUT im healthy now and feel great
and that matters most
lisa