Has anyone ever choose not to have there extra skin removed because they want it there as a reminder of what you have done to your body. And that you did lose all that weight but the extra skin is reminder so you don't abuse your body anymore..?? I know some may think this is silly question but some may say we were crazy to have gotten in this place in first place'.

i just worry about possible skin infections and rashes because of the extra skin...I KNOW what I did to my body it really shows in so many ways..Don't need extra skin to remind me..although I have read several Vets who have chosen not to remove the skin for whatever reason....No judgement here...just know I need it gone for myself!

Nope. I hate looking at the extra skin and would love to get it removed. I don't need saggy skin to remind me of my journey as I already have a permanent reminder of what I did to myself..two ten inch scars on each hip where they took out diseased bone and replaced it with metal. The surgeon swears this was due to joint disease and a generic pre-disposition, but I know better. I'm sure that walking around with 100+ extra pounds likely exacerbated the bone degeneration to the point where I needed the joints totally replaced.

No! Honestly, before the surgery I swore up and down I'd be totally fine with the extra skin, and would simply view it as a reminder of how far I've come. Now, having my body look like melted candle wax, I'd give anything to afford to have it removed.

i dont need to keep saggy a*ss skin to remind me what was i use to be/weigh..i keep a picture near and my mind recalls vividly......and well, i am hoping to get my stomach apron done within the next year if i can....i want it gone as i have worked hard to get rid of it..i

Edited February 21, 201412 yr by ☠carolinagirl☠

I have a lot of loose skin and I think when I look in the mirror I still have a hard time seeing that smaller person because he is surrounded by so much loose skin. I would like to eventually get it removed but I am sure getting insurance to cover it will be a difficult chore. More so than the actual band coverage.

After losing close to 280lbs I am not even sure if I will be able to get away with wearing shorts this Summer because of the loose skin. I have skin hanging from my forearms that is how bad it is.

As for reminders I have pictures, wedding pictures and I still will not forget the time lost because of my lack of mobility.

Well I am 51 and it hides nicely under clothes. At this point I really don't want an elective surgery if I can help it. I have had no issues with the sagging and yes it is ugly but my husband loves me in all my ugliness. I don't want to have a tummy tuck. I just think if its not broken don't fix it. Whats a little extra fluff and jiggle. Maybe one day but for now I would prefer not to have anything I don't need done.

I would love to have my arms done..... I can wear spanks and keep that tummy under control, but I'm so damn tired of wearing three quarter length sleeves..... I would so love to wear short sleeve or sleeveless tops..... I do occasionally wear them------- but my arms are still massive!

I can't wait to have a tummy tuck! I don't need excess skin as a reminder. I have pictures for that, embarrassing wedding pictures in fact. I plan on the tummy tuck and getting my arms done for sure if I can afford it. I don't care what pain is involved. I want to wear sleeveless shirts! It's an individual choice for sure.

There are plenty of reminders for me, if I can avoid the visuals it would be great. My skin isn't THAT bad, but it could stand to be tightened up quite a bit. My arms...oh my arms could swaddle a new born with what's hanging. I didn't expect a lot of looseness on my panis, that's disappointing and if nothing else it's my reason for getting a tummy tuck. Thankfully, BCBS TX has approved the TT, but the arms will have to be out of pocket unless I can start rashing up, which isn't likely.

I was hoping to win the powerball- so I could get a body makeover - lol I guess I will have to live with I have lol

Edited February 21, 201412 yr by jamilyne 102668

No. No. No. No. No. Noooooo! I'm keeping a pair of size 20 (tight fitting) jeans to remind me of how bad I treated myself. At this point, it looks like I won't need too much work done. I don't mind doing my TT, but I want to avoid touching me titties (*giggles*) at all costs. After losing 45+ lbs, they still look nice and round and BIIIIIG. I hope they stay that way after the next 50.

Thanks guys for everyone's thoughts.

I'm booked for a fleur de lys tummy tuck and breast uplift later this yr. I've lost 130lb in 8 months. About 40-50lb to go. I don't need the skin to remind me I've stretch marks and all sorts of other reminders. Pictures of myself naked at 350lb that's enough for me

My head can't wrap its self around those NUMBERS... 130 in eight months. I'm speechless.

Zingy - hadn't seen you lately! Hope you are well - and congrats!!!!