I get alot of comments on my posts that my skin "wasn't that bad". I guess the photos I was using as before plastics didn't quite show the extent of the damage that obesity did to my stomach so I am here to set the record straight with pictures. While I understand that there are much worse cases of excess skin, for me it was unacceptable for me to live the rest of my life looking like I did. I guess I set my standards high - some people can deal with their skin, but I could not so that is why I got my extended tummy tuck. I can now look in the mirror and smile and thats all that really matters. I don't have to hate my reflection and that is a priceless feeling. Heres the pics.

food. There will always be reminders with scars and stretch marks, but at least now I can feel comfortable in my own body. Lifes to short to hate how you look. But thats just my opinion.

Good for you!

Thank you for candidly sharing your pics. I feel your pain and each of us knows to what extent we will go to be "comfortable in our own skin". I too have had many PS's and have the scars to prove it but I would do it all over in a hearbeat.

Good for you! You need to do what's right for you. I'm just hoping I won't have so much saggy skin so I don't have to spend the money for a "mommy makeover", even though I already know I'm going to need one.

Thanks for sharing your pics. I'm glad for you that you are happy with the outcome - you look great

Wow , you look great ! may I be as forward to ask you how much did the tummy tuck cost you ? I was sleeved on Nov 13 , 2012 , my start weight was 237 and i have lost 51 lbs so far and I can already tell that my belly is going to be the problem. Once I reach my goal of 140 lbs , I want to also have a tummy tuck , but I don't know if I will be able to afford it .

You look great! Congratulations!! Did you have the kind of tummy tuck where they tighten up the muscles as well? I've heard that is extremely painful. And you had two? I'm not sure I'm ready for more surgery - but of course, being only 9 weeks out, I'm far from ready for it yet. Thank you for sharing!

Congratulations! You look amazing!

You look great! Congratulations!! Did you have the kind of tummy tuck where they tighten up the muscles as well? I've heard that is extremely painful. And you had two? I'm not sure I'm ready for more surgery - but of course, being only 9 weeks out, I'm far from ready for it yet. Thank you for sharing!

When I said "two surgeries" i meant my vsg surgery and my tummy tuck - not 2 tummy tucks. My doctor did not need to tighten my muscles because they were not damaged. Unfortunately the doctor doesnt know untill he gets under there and most people need muscle tightening. I lucked out because yes I hear that adds quite a bit of pain to the procedure. He actually said I got a good looking 6 pack underneath so Im pretty excited.

Wow , you look great ! may I be as forward to ask you how much did the tummy tuck cost you ? I was sleeved on Nov 13 , 2012 , my start weight was 237 and i have lost 51 lbs so far and I can already tell that my belly is going to be the problem. Once I reach my goal of 140 lbs , I want to also have a tummy tuck , but I don't know if I will be able to afford it .

5800 dollars was my total price. Im far from rich and saved up for part of it and financed the rest. I'll pay it off in a couple of years.

5800 dollars was my total price. Im far from rich and saved up for part of it and financed the rest. I'll pay it off in a couple of years.

Was that in the US or in Mexico?

Was that in the US or in Mexico?

United States - Miami, Florida to be exact. Cost 5800 dollars and surgery was done in a hospital with an overnite stay.

I love how u have recogniZed the importance of taking good care of itself. My stomach is somewhat like ur old one before surgery and I would love to get a tummy tuck. My face lift will be first though.

I get alot of comments on my posts that my skin "wasn't that bad". I guess the photos I was using as before plastics didn't quite show the extent of the damage that obesity did to my stomach so I am here to set the record straight with pictures. While I understand that there are much worse cases of excess skin' date=' for me it was unacceptable for me to live the rest of my life looking like I did. I guess I set my standards high - some people can deal with their skin, but I could not so that is why I got my extended tummy tuck. I can now look in the mirror and smile and thats all that really matters. I don't have to hate my reflection and that is a priceless feeling. Heres the pics.

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Above I am clocking in at 377 pounds - no wonder I had excess skin!

Nice side shot of my massive stretched out body @ 377 pounds.

Yeah - the fats gone - but the skin is not!

If you like cows and are into men with udders I guess I look hot in this pic!

Not exactly gonna turn heads doing a pushup with my shirt off!

This is one of the "its not so bad" photos. Yeah - im standing up - the skin is draping nicely - however its an illusion!

Again - the skin drapes nicely and doesn't look that bad, but I assure you I could grab handfulls of excess skin.

Only 26 days Post op and finally I feel Normal. Good riddance to the excess skin. It only took two painful surgeries and lots of money to undo the damage I did to my body with food. There will always be reminders with scars and stretch marks, but at least now I can feel comfortable in my own body. Lifes to short to hate how you look. But thats just my opinion.

Good for you, for taking the steps to get rid of your excess skin! You stomach looks like its healing nicely. I plan on getting whatever surgery I need down the road to make me feel better

Where can I get speedos like yours?! How tall are you? I was 388 and hopefully I get your size!

Congrats!!!! You are an amazing success story and I can't wait to see the final chapter - once your TT heals we need final "after" pictures.

Yeah, my skin is "not as bad as I feared" but, pretty bad in many spots. i feel kinda doughy fat on most of my torso and inner thighs, but you can see ribs on my back and the surgeons say I have the right amount of bodyfat, just too much skin! I am planning on a lower body lift (tummy tuck with some flank work) and breast fixin' later this year.