Excess skin.

[Jack99]

So I've done well losing a lot of weight, lost over 4st in a year however, I have now got excess skin. This is affecting my confidence and sex life. Please I am begging for help here how do I tighten the skin or atleast make a small improvement. I understand a lot of it wont go but I'm still young, 18. So am hoping for a small change at least! Please help, all Google does is give me a load of lies!

[Hidden]

Oh Jack, I feel for you. You have done so well to lose so much. Why don't you see your doctor about what can be done? There must be others in here who have tackled this problem, so hopefully they will respond.

[YellowRose55]

Hi Jack99

You have done fantastic in losing 4 stone, well done you. I can understand how you feel with the excess skin, have you spoke to your GP about it? Loose skin is an issue with a lot of us who have a large amount to lose and I have read through some old posts which suggest using moisturises or Bio-oil. I don't know if any of these work as I have never tried them.

[Jack99 in reply to YellowRose55]

Hello, thank you so much. I haven't yet spoken to a GP, I feel embarrassed! This forum is the only place I feel confident talking about it! 😓 I have tried and tried and all its making me feel like is losing more weight but I know that's not the way. Physically I know I don't need to lose more weight, mentally that's what I'm telling myself and it constantly brings me down! I just go by everyday wondering how and when. I look in the mirror each morning in disgust at my appearance. I still feel fat but I know I'm not. It's kinda confusing. I just need it gone! x

[YellowRose55 in reply to Jack99]

Morning Jack99

I can understand you feeling embarrassed about talking to your doctor, but just remember they have seen it before on lots of other people and they are there to help you. Unfortunately there is no easy fix to loose skin, have you tried any toning up exercises to see if that makes any difference?

[SlimmerSue62]

I feel so sorry for you Jack as already said please go to the doctor. He will know how to deal with this problem. You have done so well. Be proud of what you have achieved. You have improved your health. Your mental outlook with food etc. Do you go to the gym? Maybe toning would help you

[Jack99 in reply to SlimmerSue62]

I used to go to the gym until they started over charging me with the direct debits. It's annoying because the gym was actually my favourite place!

[lucigret]

Jack you have done so well to loose 4 stone. Try hard to overcome your feelings of embarrassment and go and see your GP. They will be pleased that you have lost the weight and won't judge you but should be able to help you. As Hidden said there must be other people on the forum that have had to deal with the same issues, I do hope they come forward and offer you some support and advice. Maybe talking to a trainer at your local gym would help, they maybe able to suggest some exercises for toning as SlimmerSue62 has suggested. Please try not to feel disgusted with yourself, there will be help out there, you just need to take a deep breath and make that Doctor's appointment. Sending hugs.

[Jack99]

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate the love and support from this group! Such a lovely environment and everyone ones so kind to one another! Thank you all so much!

[Sciona]

Hi, I know tha is an old thread but just wondered how you'd got on at the doctors?