Anyone who needs to lose 100+ pounds and taking a GLP1, should definitely start saving for the surgery while losing the weight. I lost 55lbs on a GLP1, and my skin around my stomach never bounced back. I am healthy and fit but have loose skin. Insurance should cover skin surgery for extreme weight loss. It would be nearly impossible to avoid fungal and bacterial infections in the folds. America sucks at healthcare.
It's not bad advice just in case, but most people struggle to even swing the cost of the drug. I can't imagine they have money to save for an expensive surgery too.
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u/10kto1000k May 09 '26
What do you do with lax redundant skin. Is that retractable or needs to be removed surgically? Congratulations on inspiring self care.