How much do you think.... Topic

Febrown 01/29/11
After a large weight loss how much do you think the hanging skin etc (pretty picture) adds to weight? I know it takes 1 year for the skin to go to its maximium contraction. That is why a good plastic surgeon will not touch you for that one year so they can see how much will go back on its own. I will not go that route but it has to weigh something. I don't think dieting will remove it but I amy curious. Anyone have any input?

Sune 01/31/11
No clue, but I don't think it would be that much, unless there's a layer of fat underneath. But honestly, I have no idea.

Febrown 01/31/11
Think I found a new used for duct tape-lol

Dietitian 01/31/11 replied to Febrown
That is an interesting question, Fran. I have no idea. Maybe several pounds if I had to guess.

Best,

Kathy

Esra_oz 01/31/11
Skin does weigh a fair bit, not as much as muscle but more than fat due to the fact it contains more, vessels etc.

When I get to my goal, if I had excess skin I'd definitely look at having it removed.

Febrown 01/31/11
Would think it as to weight some amount of pounds. I am having my measurement/fat done weddnesday.KJnow at this point bady fat is not an issue as it was ok 15 pounds ago.I will see what they have to say there, of course that Depends on the weather Wednesday as they cancel with snow. Glad I am in maintainence there as they have cancelled more this winter than it seems they have had it.Not that much support there. Thank God for all of you

Dietitian 02/02/11 replied to Febrown
I bet your measurements will come in just fine! I find it very hard to exercise when the temps dip this low, even though I'm in a comfortable environment. I just wake up feeling tired, even with 8 hours of rest. It's as if my body wants to sleep 10 hours on extra cold nights - to hibernate like a little ground mammal.

Best,

Kathy

Febrown 02/02/11
phil the groundhog said early spring. Question is were

Dietitian 02/03/11
Ha! My hot water shower pipe froze on Goundhog's day - I'm not buying it.

Best,

kathy

Febrown 02/10/11
heard CO got snow last weekend as my sister and her family live in Golden. Have family in Monument too but did not touch base with them

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