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30 Years Old and 70 Pound Weight Loss. Erie, PA

Name: 30 Years Old and 70 Pound Weight Loss. Erie, PA
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Author: ajdeloe38j

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I was very thankful to have found this site...

ajdeloe38jFebruary 12, 2016

I was very thankful to have found this site because I recently watched the show Skin Tight on TLC and u till watching that show I just tonight my lower abdomen was fat that I just couldn't get rid of. After watching it I realized that it was excess skin and went with the support of my husband to see a plastic surgeon. After meeting with him he told me that I needed to document my rashes for 6 months with pictures and then come back and see him in 3 months to check on my documentation. A my heaviest I was 315 pounds and I have lost and maintained 70 pounds for 2 years. I would still like to loose 50 more pounds to get to my goal weight of 195, but even with exercise and eating healthy I haven't been able to loose that extra 50 pounds. I feel like this excess skin is holding me back. I am just keeping my fingers crossed that my insurance will approve the surgery and I will be able to move forward with living a heather lifestyle.

Replies (21)

christabelly

February 24, 2016

Awesome story! I agree 100% no matter how much you work out - that skin in your stomach will not go away... FYI there is a wonderful life on the other side after having it removed.. NO more rashes, no more smells! Good Luck! I was 310lbs too.. wow

ajdeloe38j

February 24, 2016

Thank you!

06221964

May 10, 2016

Ty I'm miserable I want 2 post my pics but scared of all the criticism I will get I admire u & I pray u get it....

06221964

May 10, 2016

13 years ago I weighed 612lbs I had gastric bypass surgery & I am now around350-360. I thank GOD 4 my progress so 4 but I can't walk..bc of all this hanging skin!!!!

ajdeloe38j

May 10, 2016

I have honestly found that no one discriminates on this site. I truly love this site for that reason. Everyone has a story and it should be told. Good luck to you on your weight loss journey and I hope you are able to get the excess skin removed to help your progress.

ALISHONSAM

May 18, 2016

DON'T BE ASHAME! We are all in or about the same boat. No one can talk. If so, THEY THEMSELVES would not have had the surgery. Post your pictures if you want. I regret not taking pics, but I am going to start. It actually encourages others.

ajdeloe38j

May 19, 2016

Agree! The pictures help tremendously!

ForMee2016

June 9, 2016

Good luck to you. And great job on the weight loss. I'm 2 yrs post GBP.

Jolene73

May 16, 2016

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I have been wanting to have a panniculectomy for a lot of years now. I've been a little bit embarrassed to see a surgeon...my insecurities getting the best of me. I admire what you've accomplished. I'm going to do this and wish you good health. Soon I'll be posting also!

ajdeloe38j

May 16, 2016

Thank you and Good for you! I know exactly what you mean but I am sure you will not regret going to see a surgeon.

jefffriend

May 20, 2016

just caught up with ur story now. how much did u weight b4 the surgery? how tall r u? thanks....u look great

ajdeloe38j

May 26, 2016

At my heaviest I was 315 pounds and I am 5'3" my surgery is scheduled for next week and I am currently 225 pounds

jefffriend

May 26, 2016

ajdeloe38j

May 26, 2016

Nope completely true. It's called tanning which I do different times of the year. I'm white not black.

UPDATED FROM ajdeloe38j

3 month update

ajdeloe38jMay 3, 2016

Went to see my PS yesterday and he is submitting the authorization request to my insurance so keeping my fingers crossed that it will be approved!

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UPDATED FROM ajdeloe38j

Approved!

ajdeloe38jMay 7, 2016

Got the phone call today and my insurance approved my panniculectomy!!!! I have not got to schedule it yet but hoping to have it done the beginning of June.