American Man Who Lost 150kg... Why He Hesitated to Show Photos

Sagging Skin Due to Rapid Dieting
Surgery Costs Up to Approximately 20 Million KRW

A man with super obesity who weighed nearly 250 kg has attracted attention after successfully losing weight. He lost about 150 kg over two years. However, it is reported that he will need to undergo expensive surgery to remove the sagging skin, a side effect of rapid dieting.

The British media outlet Daily Mail recently revealed the story of Cole Prochaska, a man from South Carolina, USA. Prochaska, who suffered from severe super obesity, succeeded in losing about 150 kg over the past two years and posted photos "certifying" this on social media.

In the photos, Prochaska’s skin is sagging. Especially around his chest and abdomen, the skin hangs in layers, making the original shape almost unrecognizable.

Regarding this appearance, Prochaska said, "Sharing photos without clothes is very difficult," but he decided to post pictures of himself shirtless.

American man Cole Prochaska who succeeded in losing 150 kg
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He emphasized, "I lost weight by combining exercise and diet management that suited me, walking at least 10,000 steps a day. Many people didn’t believe me, but I believed in myself."

Netizens who saw the photos sent warm support, saying, "Unbelievable. This is what human victory looks like," "This is a motivating story," and "I hope you succeed in maintaining your weight as well."

Currently, Prochaska is reported to maintain a weight of 102 to 103 kg. However, there are many challenges he must face to truly maintain a healthy body.

Such dramatic weight loss is accompanied by the side effect of sagging skin that had previously stretched. To restore the skin to its original state, surgery to remove the excess skin is necessary. If the sagging is severe, it not only looks unpleasant but can also cause dermatitis in the overlapping skin folds.

According to 2020 U.S. plastic surgery statistics, the cost of sagging skin procedures ranges from $4,000 (about 5.36 million KRW) to $15,000 (about 20.11 million KRW), depending on the area and extent.

Prochaska plans to undergo surgery to remove the sagging skin. However, he added that if the surgery cost is not covered by insurance, he will have to rely on fundraising to cover the expenses.

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