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Do You Need Skin Removal Surgery due to weight loss?
Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss | Last Active: Oct 3 1:41am | Replies (106)Comment receiving replies
Hi, I had my Roux NY surgery back in August 2024 and weight in at 270 pounds when I started my weight loss journey. I currently weigh 131 pounds as of May 2026. I am 62 years old. I will be having skin removal surgery in July 2026. My insurance will pay to have to have to extra skin removed from my lower stomach, but the upper part of my stomach is considered cosmetic and insurance will not cover that.
What I would like to find out is from anyone that has had the extra skin removal surgery, how they felt after having it done? I've been told it is very painful, but that is from a source that has not had significant weight loss or the surgery. I live alone and will I be able to get around by myself? How long before I can drive my car? I haven't decided if I should have it done, and any input would be helpful in my decision.
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@joysmiley64
Please update us on your stomach skin removal surgery you were going to have July 2026.
You stated you went from 270 pounds to 131 pounds in less than 2 years after Roux NY surgery.
Did you decide to do the surgery? If so, how long before you were able to take care of yourself since you said you live alone? How long before you were able to drive? Any suggestions on what, if anything, you would do differently?
I’m 62 and live alone. I haven’t had Bariatric surgery. I’m on Mounjaro 15 mg + supplements recommended by endocrinologist + tracking all food on Carb Manager app + riding recumbent bike
February 2026 starting weight was 280 pounds. I’m currently down to 244 in August 2026. I still have a long way to go before skin removal surgery = panniculectomy.
My excess hanging stomach skin is causing lower back pain radiating down my legs + gets in the way when I’m recumbent biking + I can’t bend down to put on socks and shoes. I would LOVE to get rid of this “excess baggage” to have a better quality of life.
Congratulations on your weight loss. Praying this is giving you a new quality of life! 🙏🥰
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@joysmiley64, wow, congratulations! That’s amazing.
I have lost almost 100. I’ve gotten consults on skin sugery, but I’m starting with my neck. I’ll get to my lower abdomen next probably.
I hope you get feedback. There used to be some tv shows that featured skin surgery stories. If you get TLC you can check out the skin surgeries by the cast on a show called 1000 pound Sisters. I’ve watched quite a few. Imo, they try to do too many procedures at once.
It’s a big decision, but those I’ve seen are very pleased once the healing is done.