Question:
what happens to the extra skin?

I am worried about the extra skin, I dont want to have another surgery to get rid of it... I am apx 270 now and my surgery is scheduled for dec 18th my goal weight will be apx 130-140.... what will happen with the extra skin ???? the tummy, the arms, etc..... i plan on excercising but will that be enough? help please    — Deanna Wise (posted on November 10, 2001)

November 10, 2001
Its a individual thing and not only does it depends on your age and body but what you feel is acceotable. Plastic surgery for skin removal is only paid by insurance when its medically necessary, to fix rashes or chafing. Ultimately its up to you. Some folks loose 15 pounds of skin from plastic surgery, which can help aching backs and such. You will probably just need to wait to see how you look after the big loss. In any case you will be much healthier and better able to go thru surgery once you loose all the extra weight.
   — bob-haller

November 10, 2001
Some NEED plastics to obtain a normal appearance and posture. Some WANT plastics. Some just don't. You can keep yourself very well nourished with water, protein & vites and exercise, as you mentioned, and you will have done your part. For some, that is enough. I've seen women in their 40's after 4 kids, who had nothing left but a tiny pucker of belly, like would not even fit in a cereal bowl! And some young girls with no pregnancies who end up with a huge hanging sack. Genetics, nutrition, hydration, exercise---it all works together. My belly was immense, genetics. But the rest is OK. Not fabulous, but OK. I could go on cutting & lifting and tightening, but eventually, I just have to let aging go on. So, there are so many components. Don't be afraid to lose weight, "in case" you might not end up as Barbie. Most likely, you will be fine, and so busy enjoying your energy & how you look in clothes that you won't even notice any imperfections.
   — vitalady