Honeybee17

Okay, I've also just read that using a lotion that had some type of Cocoa butter in it cab help keep moisture in your skin, which will help with moisturizing and making the skin a little more elastic. I'm not sure if there is a recommended brand, but I'm going to look into that as well. I'm willing to do anything now that can help even a little bit. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Lots of protein! I bet that is another key component that will help keep our build muscle. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

I'm not trying to be rude in my question. I'm really curious if it is. I haven't read anything about that, but that would be great to know! I'm an avid milk drinker, so I wonder if it matters how much percent also. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

But I'm confused on how your replies to my original post is relevant? I looking for people who wanted to talk about how to minimize saggy skin for after surgery. Does your original about butter and milk help with that? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Carbs are essential for health too. They are the fuel that keeps the body going, but when you severely limit carbohydrates, you restrict readily available energy. This can result in fatigue, weakness, dizziness and headaches. The symptoms are more severe for those with an active lifestyle or regular exercise routine. The primary cause is the lack of glucose to fuel your muscles -- the fatigue, weakness, dizziness and headaches worsen the lower your energy stores become. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

I could never cut dairy or if diet either. Going through nursing school right now and we just learned that Proteins, lipids (yes, fats!) and carbs are what keeps or bodies running. These diets, such as Atkins, which I have tried, really are not good for the body. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

First, let me preface this by saying that this post is only meant for positive tips, suggestions, and encouragement for those who are seriously interested in helping each other come up with ideas that is a concern on everyone's mind. It is not meant to be a post for negativity or criticism. I'm not trying to offend anyone. I just don't arguments about whether we should or should not worry about saggy skin. So, if I'm being honest with everyone, like many of you, I worry about how my skin is going to look after surgery. I know my numbers are going to look better after surgery, but what I worry about most is the skin. For myself, being in the health field, I know what kind of health problems can come from extra skin, such as sores, infection, odors. Whatever your concern for not wanting extra skin, it's a good reason. Knowing there is going to be some extra skin afterward, I have been doing some research on what can be done BEFORE surgery to help MINIMIZE saggy skin after surgery. Here is what I found so far... Strength Training: can build muscles that will help fill the void where the fat used to be. Drinking water: will help make skin build more elasticity to shrink back (somewhat) with time. Biotin: taking 3000 MG daily helps with hair, skin, and nails. I mentioned these to my Dietician and she agreed with me on all these. If anyone has anything extra to add or has tried any of these, please feel free to add or correct. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for saying exactly what was on my mind after reading that post. I know that after my WLS my numbers are going to look better. I have exercised and yo-yo ed dusted for years to lose weight for 2 reasons, better health and to look better. I don't want to trade one problem for another problem. Losing weight for extra skin, which can cause odors, sores, infection, and low self-esteem. It drives me nuts when people says it's about vanity when it's not, but about a different tyoe of health problem. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App