When does the loose skin really start to show?

[Lisa J]

Hi everyone, ive lost 7.7 stone and so far my loose skin is looking pretty good, i reckon ive got another 4 stone to go so was just wandering after how much of a loss does the skin really start to deteriate? i take it im not out of the woods yet?!!!!

 

[Caroline101061]

if its looking good now then it should remain good. Im almost 9 stone down and mine is not as bad as it could be but it still needs work!

 

[Lisa J]

Was hoping someone would say that! your weight loss is fantastic caroline, well done you!

 

[ditzeeblonde]

I lost 7 stone in 4 months 3 years ago & had no loose skin... I hope that when/if I have surgery it'll be the same!!

I think keeping fluids up helps hugely!

Well done on such a fantastic weight loss already!! xx

 

[Lisa J]

Thanks ditzee, there is hope then!

 

[hopelesscase]

personally i think it all depends on age, how many times you have gone up and down and how long you have been big for. my skin was loose before i started and has gradually got worse as ive gone along. Ive now got arms of an 80 yr old and cant ever see me wearing a tshirt again.

 

[cherrydrop]

I agree, there are lots of factors, it's a bit like women who don't get stretch marks when they're pregnant, It's a to do with an individuals skin elasticity.
Maybe we should have a thread on tips to avoid loose skin. I've heard massage helps.

 

[salski]

Yeah I have lost 6stone 12lbs and my skin on my belly is awful but not too bad on my arms...lots of new stretch marks but no saggy skin there! x