19 Apr 23 by member: Mistybenner
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Skin revision surgery can, at times, be covered by insurance, but the doctor has to prove it's a quality of life issue, and not just for aesthetics. Loose skin folds can lead to infections, ulcers and other health issues.
20 Apr 23 by member: moonflow23
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What about coolscuplting? I hear advertising about it and is not supposed to be as invasive as surgery? I know where I go to see a dermatologist, they have that option. I would like it for my tummy but in all reality for me it is just loose skin in that area and I wear a size 4 and at 59 no plans on wearing a bikini but wondered if Coolsculpting would at least help a little?
20 Apr 23 by member: Redporchlady
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I had a tummy tuck about 18 months ago. I also struggled with whether I should do it or not, but I’m so happy I did. I have confidence I’ve never had and I’m experiencing life instead of watching from the sidelines. No one else even notices, but I feel better knowing I can wear a swimsuit or workout without my “flap” hitting me. It is expensive and the recovery is long. Took about a year before I could do a sit-up. My scar is 27” long. But I would do it again. Good luck deciding what’s best for you.
20 Apr 23 by member: Shake Those Pounds
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Wow. Reading this was like reading my own story. I've suffered with lung & heart disease for the past 2-1/2 yrs & packex on 50 lbs being sedentary. I couldn't walk 10 ft without being o
gasping for breath & high heart rate shooting up. on top of that I had gained 20 lbs back in 2020 under the pandemic lock down, by eating my feelings. I finally started feeling well enough to cook my own meals & light clean around the house. Lung function much better, but still pretty impaired due to COPD. Anywho beginning of March '23 I started counting my calories & cooking healthy. 17 lbs down over 6 weeks.
Thank you for sharing. Your post is super inspiring!
20 Apr 23 by member: KiwiLovie
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Your story is inspiring. I DK what you will do about your extra skin but I hope you can work it off. I lost almost 60 lbs and have extra skin on my abdomen and arms. Weightlifting has helped some but the arms still bother me..
20 Apr 23 by member: Diana 1234
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20 Apr 23 by member: BigFatJohnny577
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Redporchlady we are same age and size💕. Ive met with two surgeons both say same thing. No amount of weight loss nor weightlifting will fix the droopy crepey arms🥸 and cool sculpting may help tummy but not my arms. . Ive got an appt with the leading surgeon in reconstructive surgery in California in a couple of weeks and will make decision then. I try to view them as battle scars but I’m a little vain….i guess i never fully grew up🤪. And i love fashion but wont bare my arms so……kiwilovie the weight loss has helped my lungs i so hope it helps yours as well! Shake those pounds thank you so much for sharing! Moonflow123 its not enough skin to be considered medically necessary just vanity necessary 🤣😂. Diane1234 i read your posts daily I find YOU inspirational and btw you look amazing!!!!!!! Thank you mistybenner and bigfatjohnny577. Hope you all have a peaceful and lovely evening. God bless all
20 Apr 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
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what lung issues did you have?
20 Apr 23 by member: AnnileeS
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Emphysema despite never smoking never been a drug user and a non drinker. Was exposed to black mold in my office 20 yers and was very ill. Ten years ago got this diagnosis. Have had some really bad years and som not so bad. I’m currently accidentally retired and seems to be a boon for my lungs as well. Less exposure to respiratory illnesses from others. Emphysema falls under the umbrella of copd..
20 Apr 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
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20 years ago was exposed not for 20 years. Was for about a year the exposure before it goy figured out
20 Apr 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
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I get you! The tummy we can hide the excess with the right clothes but the arms not so much! I am lucky in the arms as the muscle did fill in so I don't have loose skin there. Now if there was something that could be done for my thinning hair! LOL I have no hormones and cannot take any type of HRT due to my Triple Negative Cancer from 9 years ago but I am thankful to be active and here. It sounds like you are on the right track with talking to a couple of surgeons. Also nothing wrong with being vain. That is how I figured out I had cancer. I kept complaining to the doctors about the lumps in my arm pit for 18 months and I decided on my own to have them removed. I almost did not go thru with the surgery becasue I thought I was being vain. Saved my life being vain!
20 Apr 23 by member: Redporchlady
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You've done so well
Here's an idea . What about staying at your weight, continuing to heal and see how you are in a year? Give your body time to adjust to the new you . Just an idea. The scars are serious on your arms!
20 Apr 23 by member: jenjabba
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Redporchlady you are my hero! Thank you for that. Jenjabba it will probably be a year if i go forward with the surgeon in California. Long wait time. The new me is really the old me from most of my life its been the last 8 years or so that all this weight and immobility came on. I always loved the way i looked in clothes for the most part but skin laxity and age are no joke after weight loss. My face looks really young but my arms holy moly look like a much older girl😜
20 Apr 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
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Body dysmorphia is real, it gets easier as time goes on, and it sounds like you have a great support team around you! I still look in the mirror and see the heavier me sometimes. It definitely gets easier… Good luck with whatever you decide to do with your loose skin issue. 😊
21 Apr 23 by member: Kennyn27
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Kennyn27 isn’t that the truth? IVE always liked my face but the bum and the legs even when they were pretty I couldn’t see it. I look back at pics of my younger self and want to give that girl a hug. I grew up in the 60’ when Twiggy and anorexia were the celebrated/desired look and boy did it ruin my self image. I’m very curvy. Born in the wrong generation…sigh…if i was an 80’s baby i would have thought i was fabulous🤣😆😂. Kenny IVE seeen your pictures. You look healthy and beautiful and strong remind yourself of that when you think the heavy you is looking back. Measurements, weight and general health tell them truth much more than the inner dialogue it’s just a matter of remembering that🥳🥰. Thanks to all of you for your sweet support.
21 Apr 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
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