choosing not to have extra skin remove?

[Madelyne Bonthron 128]

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'.

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

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!

[gowalking 10,790]

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.

[MandaMom23 684]

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.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

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, 2014 by ☠carolinagirl☠

[Jim1967 3,569]

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.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

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.

[HealthyNewMe 1,935]

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!

[KateB 63]

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.

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

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.

[jamilyne 102668 1,207]

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, 2014 by jamilyne 102668

[HotButterFly 981]

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.

[Madelyne Bonthron 128]

Thanks guys for everyone's thoughts.

[Zingythingy 210]

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

[HotButterFly 981]

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