Loose skin after 22 lbs loss — dealing with it

2026-09-08 191 views 3 posts

Lost 52 lbs in 21 months. Feeling great but the loose skin is getting to me mentally. Stomach, arms, inner thighs. I know it's a 'good problem to have' but it's still hard. Anyone been through this? Did you get surgery? How long did you wait to see if it would tighten on its own?

I've been at 12.5mg for 16 months now. The jump from 5 to 12.5 was noticeable — more appetite suppression but also more nausea for the first two weeks. It settled down after that. I'd say go for it if you're stalling at the current dose.

I switched from sema to tirz about 3 months ago. Big improvement in appetite suppression and fewer side effects. Down 18 lbs since switching. Everyone's different but for me it was the right call.