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Extra skin?

Those that have lost 50-85 pounds do you have a problem with extra skin? I can't afford to get tummy tuck and thigh lift and now that I shared my new sleeve the first comments are what are you going to do with extra skin? I how horrible it is going to be. I thought that extra skin under clothes would look better than fat under clothes.

I'm 5'2 started out at preop at 220 and one week post 207 (13 pounds).

I was wondering if anyone started out about my size that lost the weight and feel like they look worse with the extra skin?

Thanks

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Age will play a part as will genetics, but losing 50-85 is not so much that you will have pounds and pounds of skin left. There may be a bit of a "catch up" time due to the rapid weight loss. It tends to tighten back up with some time. Individuals vary of course. There are some good youtube videos of people showing their skin after WLS. Some lost in excess of 100 pounds and look fabulous. Not noticeable at all under clothes.

well.. Im down 118lbs and yes there is some extra stuff floating around the midsection... according to my doc.. my insurance might pay for that tummy tuck.. if he can prove its a health issure.. for infection and other not so nice stuff... so Im gonna go see the tummy tuck surgeon..and see what he says.. .50% of the time.. my insurance will pay.. so Im hoping.. will let you know.. good luck on your journey.. mine has been a blast for sure. :)

Your skin will bounce back some but it all individually different.

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Thanks you guys! I'm 42 by the way... Someone asked my age :)

I am bathing in lotion to help fight back the aging process hahaha and drinking as much water as I can.

Always open to suggestions

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