I am 44 and a mother of three. I've lost 44 pounds so far, another 50 or so to go. I am curious to know if any of you who have lost a significant amount of weight, especially those who have had children, have an issue with loose skin.
I'm down 55+, but don't have a significant amount of loose skin. I've been using the Blueberry granita & Raspberry jelly very regularly. I usually mix them together with about 10oz of hot water, put them into two bowls & refrigerate. I eat one of those bowls every other day as my evening snack. I've been doing this since week three and will continue as long as I'm losing.
I am down 40lbs and I don't really have loose skin. Some parts of my body feel a bit "softer", but they are starting to firm up a bit. I'm also 27-years-old, no kids. I don't eat the collagen items either.
There may be loose skin at first, but time will help it regain shape to some degree. Once I loose more weight, I plan on toning up and doing some weight training.
I have a friend that is about 40-years-old, one child and lost 70+ lbs. She doesn't have loose skin. She feels a few parts of her body may be a little saggy but I didn't see it much.
50yrs old, 50+lbs gone with about that much more to lose. I've been using the blueberry granita drink at least 5x a week since the beginning. I notice a little under my chin (where the 2nd chin used to be, lol) and a little on my upper thighs. Other than that, it seems to be ok. I just started bike riding, hoping to help that out a little.
I've lost 50 lbs and i'm 47 yrs. old. I have never had children and am horrified by the loose skin. Perhaps this is TMI but when I'm naked, bent over and look at my reflection sideways in the mirror - the reflection is not human....I may be part alien
I have lost 189lbs, I have about 30-40 of excess skin according to the PS I saw. Does this freak me out? no, this is a sign of accomplishment to me, yes it looks gross BUT, I can hide it with clothes. I only look at myself naked right before I go into the shower. I wear my body shaper undergarments to hide it. I don't leave home without it, Its not that its flopping all over or anything like that but it holds me tight and up. My skin is out stretched and will NEVER go back to where it used to be so I just have to deal with it. If I don't have the surgery its something that I can live with. I know I will NEVER go back to where I was. I love me as I am and don't mind having it. I guess I am at a point in my life where body image isn't important to me as my health is. I know carrying the excess skin isn't good on my hip nor back so that would be more the reason for me to having the surgery than for the looks. We are all different and have different reasons for our outcomes, its a matter of personal choice and how you accept yourself
I am 41 and have had two kids. I am noticing some sag and loose skin but I know my body will absorb/reclaim some of that with time. I have a coworker who lost a great deal and about a year after she is saying that the lose skin isn't as noticeable. I like Lisa believe that clothes hide a great deal. I love the new me that has emerged from this journey and the lose or saggy skin just tells my story...no differently than my stretch marks from pregnancy. Right now it is a badge of honor. I chose to embrace it because the lose skin isn't a health issue for me. Having said that for those of you that have had to lose far more than I...you are in my hearts and prayers that you find a financial solution allowing for a surgery. I love Lisa's perspective but continue to hope something comes through for her.
I forgot to mention I am 46 yrs old and have 2 boys 21 and 24. When I delivered my youngest 21yrs ago I weighed 309, so this excess skin has been a part of me for a very long time! Its not the extra skin that freaks me out its who I see in the mirror now....Sometimes I am like who the **** are you? I LOVE this new me and the way I look even with my skin. Seeing my collar and shoulder bones are starting to freak me out a little. I don't ever remember seeing those....lol
Thanks so much to all of you. I love that we can all have a sense of humor about this stuff. I agree that in the great scheme of things I will definitely take my floppy belly over 90 extra pounds and the major limitations it put on my life. So great to hear about your success and struggles! Thanks for sharing.
I am 45, I've lost 145lbs and have two kids 16 and 15. I have a significant amount of loose skin on my tummy, legs and arms. It does bother me and I'm working out like a demon to try to help this. I have kept the weight off for a year, and things are improving. I have considered plastic surgery, but think it vanity as the only people who see me naked are me and DH. He loved me at 300lbs and loves me now! I am just proud that despite the skin, I am in size 8's and not 24's !
I really have no idea if I will have loose skin, but I have a feeling I will. I'm afraid my stomach is going to look like an old balloon that the air has been let out!!! I hope not, kind of depressing, but will that make me quit? Heck NO! I haven't been thin in years, at least 24 now...so i'm pretty sure I will have the "scars" of the abuse i've done to my body. My dh loves me for who I am anyway...i'm going to look better, my blood sugar is completely normal, blood pressure normal, it's all good, and it's all worth it, even if my skin sags a bit!!!
I've lost 50 lbs and i'm 47 yrs. old. I have never had children and am horrified by the loose skin. Perhaps this is TMI but when I'm naked, bent over and look at my reflection sideways in the mirror - the reflection is not human....I may be part alien
I'm praying that exercise will help!!!!
I lost 30lbs and I'm 28 and have the SAME issues. My breasts are the most.... disappointing.
40+ with 50+ lbs lost - loose skin?
