Skin Tight

Mary & Lora (2x9)

Ημερομηνία προβολής: Μάϊ 03, 2017

Mary lost 161-lbs and hopes skin removal surgery will rid her of the painful memories of her once obese life. Before Mary turned two, both of her parents died of obscenity-related illnesses. Years later, her adoptive father passed away. She became depressed and ate to numb her pain. When she met her boyfriend Josh, she was 334lbs. He loved her unconditionally and for the first time, she could see a bright future. Following gastric bypass surgery, Mary lost over 150 pounds. But the excess skin that remains reminds her of a lifelong struggle with weight issues and emotional pain. She's desperate to steer her life in a positive direction, but remains at a standstill until she can rid herself of the excess skin. After a car accident, Lora went through recovery, obesity, and gastric bypass surgery, but is now left with stretched skin & terrible scars. After a horrific car accident left her bed ridden as a teenager, Lora regained her mobility with use of a wheelchair and crutches. But years of inactivity lead to excessive weight gain. The former touring musician lost 161lbs after gastric bypass surgery but is now faces the trauma of abnormally hanging excess skin. Due to leftover scar tissue from her accident, Lora's legs have creases and folds that add to her body's unusual appearance. This makes it difficult for Lora, who has been widowed for 8 years, to even try to date. Her adult daughter is her closest friend, and she longs to enjoy an active lifestyle with her. Since her accident, Lora has never been able to feel comfortable and confident in her body. She needs skin removal surgery to finally live the life she dreams of.