…By Jack Sylva for TDPel Media.
Cole Prochaska, from South Carolina, US, has shared his weight loss journey on social media after dropping an impressive 23st (152kg) by turning to fitness to feel healthier.
However, he has been left with excess skin as a result. In a recent Twitter post, Cole shared a picture of himself shirtless, admitting that it was difficult to share, but he wanted to show how far he had come.
Many congratulated him on his huge milestone, with one user praising his “determination, perseverance and accomplishment!”
Cole explained that he decided to change his lifestyle around two years ago to avoid diabetes and improve his health, as he did not want to “die young.”
He started going to the gym, eating “right” and walking at least 10,000 steps a day. However, he has been left with excess skin and is considering body sculpting surgery as the next step in his physical transformation.
Body sculpting surgery not only removes saggy skin, but also improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue.
The procedure is often performed in stages and can take months or even years to complete.
According to the 2020 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, such procedures could cost from £3,000-£12,000.
Cole claims that he will launch a GoFundMe page to pay for the surgery if his insurance does not cover it.