I wrote to a couple of "losers" that have successfully lost over 100# and asked about excess skin. They said that is the #1 question they receive. Their answers were different. One said that she did have excess skin and had 4 surgeries to take it off. The other said she chose to live with the excess skin and has no problem hiding it in her clothing while still wearing much smaller clothes and no one knows.
The bottom line from both was this: Don't let the skin problem hinder your weight loss. First of all, you'll be healthier. Second, excess skin is different for everyone. The younger you are, your heredity, your health, etc. Lastly, one of them said, "Lose your weight and then give yourself a few months to adapt. Then if the loose skin is a problem you can't handle, have the surgery or gain your weight back". Kind of puts it in perspective, doesn't it?!?
I know for me, I needed to hear that you can live with the excess skin because surgery is not an option for me unless it becomes medically necessary. Gave me a little peace.
Hope this helps.
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Skin! Skin! Skin! Help
. I have been exercising 
for about 6 weeks now. It doesn't seem to be helping. I can feel my muscels getting harder but the skin isn't tightening up. I am 57 and I've been told at my age the elasticity of my skin won't come back. 
Has anyone else had this problem and is there any answer other than surgery? 
My face is starting to look like a bull dog with droopy cheeks. (pardon my spelling)
