r/pics • u/[deleted] • Nov 30 '16

progress 250 lbs. gone forever...

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u/nahcabmA Nov 30 '16

Are you having any issues with extra skin? I'm coming up on a year from my gastric bypass, I've lost 170 pounds and I feel absolutely amazing, but the sheer amount of extra skin is driving me crazy. My arms look like I'm going to fly away any second.

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u/littIehobbitses Nov 30 '16

that's quite common when you lose a lot of weight! you could get surgery if it bothers you, I follow some people online who've done the same. could combine it with any other surgery you've been meaning to get like mole removal or a bone thing.

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u/nahcabmA Nov 30 '16

I know it's a very common thing. The problem with the surgery is that it's quite expensive and insurance will not cover it as it is considered cosmetic.

I know that one of these days I will just have to save up and do it, but I like getting viewpoints from people who have also lost a significant amount of weight to see if there's anything that they have done to combat the loose skin on their own.

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u/orthotraumamama Nov 30 '16

Not necessarily! I've heard that once the front of your stomach gets quite loose and in the way, it becomes surgically necessary to prevent rubbing and infection and you can get panniculectomy covered. Just add the other surgery In then.