Skin....Really, Would It Have Made a Difference?

 I hoped, and still hope for the skin to get tight. I was hoping for odd side effects like anti gravity anti aging skin, and the ability to read minds, or something like that. 

When I was gaining the weight, I was not caring much about myself, so I was not taking care of myself. 

When I chose to have this surgery, the idea that it would really work for me seemed no more crazy. 

So I guess I will have to start saving money for surgery. 

I knew I'd have something that showed I used to be obese. No way around that. Then again I spent hours researching every aspect of post WLS life.

It was worth it to me.

Nope. Not even a little bit. Not for one second. Knowing that while I was pushing the food in my mouth, I was putting myself at risk for:

1) heart problems
2) reproductive problems
3) gastrointestinal problems
4) insulin & pre-diabetic problems
5) depression
6) looking like a fat girl & all the angst that comes with that


didn't stop me. Why would skin at #7 have tipped it over over the edge? I have a problem, pure & simple. I have an eating disorder, and it would have taken/is taking a lot more than that to make me to suddenly stop the behaviors that got me here. For me, for right now, it's all about treatment, treatment, treatment. My brain is full of stinkin' thikin' that concerns about excess skin couldn't even begin to combat.

But that's me & that's my disorder.
Somayeh

I had a lot of droopy, full of fat skin when I started this journey Oct3, 2011, that I was disgusted with myself. After losing over 100 lbs, my skin has snapped back quite a bit, but I know I will still have some "flaps" when I reach goal (November 21 is my target date to be at my goal weight). I don't care about the loose skin. I know spanx are wonderful things and my hubby still loves me for who I am. Personally, I hope someday I can get a booob job and tummy tuck just for my own little hang ups about my appearance, but that's only if there is a chance my insurance will cover it. I am SO happy I had the sleeve and that I have lost more weight than I have EVER lost yo yo dieting that I could care less about my skin. I am happy "in my own skin."

Well I must be the only person on earth who kind of likes the saggy skin. Every time I touch it and it's all wrinkly and loose I think "Yay! There use to be fat in there and now it's gone!". Guess it's just how you look at it.

Hi frisco.

I know I wasn't thinking about possible skin issues from obesity when I was stuffing a Big Mac and fries in my mouth!  So my answer to your question is.....it honestly never really occurred to me.

Now however, it bothers the crap out of me!  I work out 7 hours/wk and my body will never look really good without plastics.  That just sucks!

Jennifer

Hi Jennifer,

I know that you were addressing Frisco and not me....but I just need to say that I am thankful to finally "hear" someone that gets the difference between being glad they had surgery/lost the fat and still hating the skin thing...

thats all im saying.

 
So...am I the bored vet poster?

frisco

 I don't know about bored, but you are definitely a provocateur...

well according to YOU...you are. Well I dont recall if you used the word "bored" actually ...it was a recent but former post of yours on this same subject..when another poster(no not me) commented about how you were a bit harsh... you stated that you had to find some way to keep yourself amused or entertained on this board as it does get redundant.

and again I state that I get that...and I do....I just think that there has to be others out there such as myself that love that they are getting healthy but still hate the way they are gonna look with all that hanging skin and they are truly bothered by it and we come to this board and you vets for knowledge based on your experiences and yes...your opinions ALWAYS WANNA HEAR THEM ..for sure ...but its a tender spot for some of us (I gotta believe I am not alone here!) ...which is why it is such a hot topic and can push buttons....after all Frisco....isnt that what you are aiming for
....as ruggie put it "troublemaker".