So I'm thinking of getting the lap band, but affraid of the extra skin that comes after losing weight, I'm 26 and have about 150 to lose. I will be paying out of pock so it will be hard to come up with extra money for the tummy tuck/body tuck , so I was wondering what things can I do while losing weight that will help advoid my skin to sag. and for those in your mid/late twenties that have had the lap band how did your skin look after losing your weight?

So I'm thinking of getting the lap band, but affraid of the extra skin that comes after losing weight, I'm 26 and have about 150 to lose. I will be paying out of pock so it will be hard to come up with extra money for the tummy tuck/body tuck , so I was wondering what things can I do while losing weight that will help advoid my skin to sag. and for those in your mid/late twenties that have had the lap band how did your skin look after losing your weight?

If you can, real sea salt baths! Or swim in the ocean AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE if you live near one. You can buy natural Epsom salts at health food stores in the U.S. like Whole Foods Market, or online. The salt smooths and tightens the skin. Just poor about 1/2 a cup into your hot bath Water and soak your whole body. I realize that us being bigger people, baths are difficult to do unless you own a very large tub, but I guess every little bit helps, right?

Sometimes insurance will pay for the tummy tuck or (if your real lucky) the arm tucks if your doctor says that it is bad for your health because the extra skin can grow so much bacteria in the folds that it is harmful to your health. (it's very rare that can happen, but the cool docs will report that so that you can hopefully get it covered by insurance).

Then, of course there is the typical working out with weight training to firm up. Trainers can teach you how to firm, rather then build to the point where your all muscle-y and stuff. I have 2 hand held weights at home that I like to use lightly every day when i watch tv because I know it's now or never to really start getting my arms where they will need to be by the time I reach my goal weight.

Hope any of that helps, and good luck!

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Drink LOTS of water. It helps the skin keep its elasticity. You have youth on your side so it should be easier for you.

There's really not much you can do, it has to do with how long you've been overweight, age, genetics etc. I'm 28, I have a ways to go sti but so far my stomach is doing ok, arms may be a little flabby. I'm losing slowly though and I think that helps. I think if you lose to fast your skin may not adjust as much

There's really not much you can do, it has to do with how long you've been overweight, age, genetics etc. I'm 28, I have a ways to go sti but so far my stomach is doing ok, arms may be a little flabby. I'm losing slowly though and I think that helps. I think if you lose to fast your skin may not adjust as much

I hope more people add to this thread (thanks for starting it) ... interesting topic !

slowly losing the weight and working out can really help.

Yes I did have a tummy tuck but I regret not waiting. It started as a mini just to remove a bump I had from my port and turned into this big thing.

At 25 my skin has changed so much. In a year I only lost 20 lbs ( after I lost about 40 lbs) but went down 2 dress sizes simply because I was toning and my body changed so much.

I was scheduled for a breast lift but my doc looked at my boobs the day of surgery and said oh you don't need a lift anymore. I went from a dd to b and I don't NEED a lift I just want everything to be perfect but I won't bother, I'll save the money for something else.