Excess Skin

[desiree1169 2]

I am almost 2 years post-op. I was 256 pounds at 5'3" before surgery and have lost 83 pounds. I am happy with my weight loss and am still losing slowly. How are ladies dealing with excess skin especially at your mid-section? I am wearing much smaller clothing sizes but the skin around my mid-section looks horrible. I'm wearing high-waisted Shapewear and it helps a bit. Have you found any shapewear or girdles that help? Thank you.!

[Djmohr 6,965]

I used Spanx shape wear because I feel like it has the most control. I have had 152lb loss and have no choice but to pursue an Abdominalplasty and breast lift.

It's like all my fat melted downward. We call it the mudslide.....LOL

[desiree1169 2]

Thank you, Djmohr, for your response. I never thought I would consider plastic surgery, but I am now. My health insurance will only cover a panniculectomy if my doctor and I can prove it is medically necessary. I think I would have better results with abdominalplasty. Meanwhile, need to find better Shapewear. Mudslide...

[sallo 56]

I'm going to need a panniculectomy because of my apron It's difficult to find pants that fit as I have excess skin on the stomach, but my legs are like pins.

[BabyLurve24 2]

Would you think after the surgery it would be good to wear Shapewear or girdles so that the skin will not shag alot? Can we also wear it when we are post op?

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[Mudgy6 88]

I'm hoping I will be able to have that procedure. It's still early for me

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[Ladystorm 29]

I really hope it's not as bad as I think it will be...

*fingers crossed*

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If so I'm getting Tummy Tuck and boob's ????

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