Hate my post-weight loss body - anyone else?

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Cell_Healed

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I'm happy about the weight coming off so quickly. But now I have loose skin and wrinkles, and I really don't like it. I'm a T2D and went on this for blood sugar and A1c, which are now much better. I just don't like how I look now. Anyone else feel like they need to hide?
 
It sounds like you're being hard on yourself right now. Try to think about how you'll feel about your body in the future. A lot of us would give anything to have our health back.

Your body has been through a lot and protected you. The way it looks might be hard to accept, but you've improved your health. Try to appreciate what it does for you.
 
I get it. The skin thing sucks, big time. It's too bad there aren't better resources for folks to get skin removal without going broke, because it'd do wonders for mental health. I've hated taking my shirt off in public forever. It's easy for people to say it's all mental, but it's a lot harder when you're dealing with loose skin.

And seriously, why are you getting downvoted? It's a real issue, and this is a place to talk about the good and the bad. If this forum is just people bragging all the time, it's not real.
 
I wouldn't say disgusted, but I wish I'd lost this weight years ago, so my skin would bounce back more. My neck and arms make me look way older.

But, I'm wearing tank tops now, even with my wrinkly arms. Nobody cares but me. I had to just accept it.
 
I'm 72, and losing weight, improving my A1c and kidney function are all worth it, even if my body isn't perfect.
 
Think about your other organs. Is your liver more attractive? What about your pancreas, heart, or kidneys?
 
I'm 65, had 3 kids, and I lost about 85 pounds. Of course I have loose skin. Who cares? It's proof that I did it. I look good in clothes. My thighs don't rub. I can wear boots.
 
SW: ~275
CW: ~140

I got a panniculectomy on December 3rd at the same time as a diastasis recti/hernia repair. The left side of my abdominal muscles were wrecked during a spinal surgery and there was a huge gap where my intestines were being held together only by scar tissue. It was causing pain and vomiting.

My insurance company denied the skin removal part because they said the skin didn't hang low enough - which it never will. The skin was often open, infected, and bleeding, and would tear when I wore pants. I maxed out my credit cards and got it done anyway. It's been a little over a month and I'm still in pain from the abdominal reconstruction, but it's getting better. They gave me an internal corset, which has given me back my core muscles. I feel like a sausage right now, but it's cool to see my bellybutton in a new place.

I had to stop the medication a month before the surgery and I'm starting it again today.
 
There's always cosmetic surgery for loose skin if you can afford it. But also, try shifting your mindset. If you focus on flaws, you'll always find something to critique. When I was thinner, I hated my nose, skin, eyes, and hair. When I gained weight, I just wanted to be thin again. It's a slippery slope into obsession. I'll take the baggy clothes; I love long sleeves, lol.
 
I understand how you feel. I am on it for T2D. I started around 185lbs back in May of 2024, and I'm now down to 120lbs. I also had breast cancer last year, so between the saggy skin and the butt that looks deflated, I also have scarred breasts. I enjoy the lower A1c and surviving cancer, for sure. But, I don't love my body like I used to.
 
I lost about 80 pounds and have tons of loose skin. In Canada, a panniculectomy is covered. I'm paying extra to have a fleur de lis procedure at the same time.

Ask your doctor for a referral to a plastic surgeon.
 
I'm saying this respectfully, but it sounds like you might have some mental health issues.

I’m 47 and thin, but not perfect. You have to love your body. Even models deal with body shaming.

Focus on loving yourself. I'm sure you look great. Do your legs and arms work? Can you see and hear? Then you have a great body. Go buy some nice socks!
 
Cell_Healed said:
I'm happy about the weight coming off so quickly. But now I have loose skin and wrinkles, and I really don't like it. I'm a T2D and went on this for blood sugar and A1c, which are now much better. I just don't like how I look now. Anyone else feel like they need to hide?
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It's important to remember the health benefits. Has your doctor mentioned anything about strength training to help with the loose skin?
 
Zara_79 said:
I get it. The skin thing sucks, big time. It's too bad there aren't better resources for folks to get skin removal without going broke, because it'd do wonders for mental health. I've hated taking my shirt off in public forever. It's easy for people to say it's all mental, but it's a lot harder when you're dealing with loose skin.
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Totally agree. I maxed out credit cards. The insurance companies don't care how much it affects your mental health. They only care about the bottom line.
 
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