ryansonebelt
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Hey everyone I posted on here about 386 to 220 something but no one would do an update for me on that post so I thought I would give you guts an update I am now past my goal weight and doing awsome.
386 to 186
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Frogged
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Well done, Ryan!!! 
Wow. Big time congrats on hitting the 200lb milestone! You know how amazing that is?? :biggrin: :biggrin:
You look just awesome, and I'm really happy for ya!
I'm working my way to the 200lb mark as well, but still juggling with a bit of a plateau. I figure before summer is out, I'll join ya in the '200 Club'
Congrats again, bud!
Wow. Big time congrats on hitting the 200lb milestone! You know how amazing that is?? :biggrin: :biggrin:
You look just awesome, and I'm really happy for ya!
I'm working my way to the 200lb mark as well, but still juggling with a bit of a plateau. I figure before summer is out, I'll join ya in the '200 Club'
Congrats again, bud!
ryansonebelt
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Thanks so much man. I know you will join its just a matter of time not iff. Hey question for you. Do you have excess skin? Thats one thing I have noticed
Frogged
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Yep, I do.
I noticed it developing after just the first 100lb, but it's just something to be expected when losing as much weight as we have.
There are methods for diminishing/reducing it, such as increased strength training, lotions, drinking tons of water for elasticity, and contour surgery.
Then, of course, your age and genetics come into play.
For me, I'll most likely be looking into surgery once I've reached my goals and established a workable maintenance. I have talked to my doctor briefly about it earlier this year (although I was at the appointment for something different). He said I could probably look into consultations right now, so maybe I will - just to get a base understanding of the cost, risk, and procedure(s) required.
I've looked at several before/after pictures, and browsed dozens of youtube videos related to loose skin.
One interesting thing a patient said that has kind of stuck with me is to find a surgeon with a bit of an art background, since they're generally more understanding of the human body and it's intricacies. Hence, they can 'sculpt' you a bit better from what I've read.
I'm sure most experienced docs will do fine, but it is a big decision and one that will affect your appearance for the rest of your life.. so any suggestions/tips are worth noting
I would guess I probably have ~10lb or so of loose skin in my mid area.
I'd probably be at my goal weight if I had it removed right now lol
I noticed it developing after just the first 100lb, but it's just something to be expected when losing as much weight as we have.
There are methods for diminishing/reducing it, such as increased strength training, lotions, drinking tons of water for elasticity, and contour surgery.
Then, of course, your age and genetics come into play.
For me, I'll most likely be looking into surgery once I've reached my goals and established a workable maintenance. I have talked to my doctor briefly about it earlier this year (although I was at the appointment for something different). He said I could probably look into consultations right now, so maybe I will - just to get a base understanding of the cost, risk, and procedure(s) required.
I've looked at several before/after pictures, and browsed dozens of youtube videos related to loose skin.
One interesting thing a patient said that has kind of stuck with me is to find a surgeon with a bit of an art background, since they're generally more understanding of the human body and it's intricacies. Hence, they can 'sculpt' you a bit better from what I've read.
I'm sure most experienced docs will do fine, but it is a big decision and one that will affect your appearance for the rest of your life.. so any suggestions/tips are worth noting
I would guess I probably have ~10lb or so of loose skin in my mid area.
I'd probably be at my goal weight if I had it removed right now
lol