This may be a silly thing to ask.... My goal for this summer is to run my first 5K. I have lost 83lbs since being banded July 23 & I have a fair amount of excess belly skin since losing the weight. I am determined to run a 5K this summer if it's the last thing I do! Is there anything anyone has tried to help with the excess skin bouncing/flapping around? I was thinking Spanx but unsure where to buy them or if they'd even work? I hope someone could give me some advice, I would appreciate it! Thanks!!

I went to Kohl's today and was surprised at the big selection of good shapewear. Expensive shareware upto 60% off! I purchased two camisoles at $18.00 each!

Oh I can't wait for loose skin, OMG did I just say that

I ran my first 5k this December and wore under armor compression running tights/pants for cold weather (it was 30 degrees..eek) along with under armor top that compresses too.

I found that both Nike and Under Armor running gear in the compression styles really is enough, even with the excess skin. They are a bit expensive, but I felt it was worth it (depending on budget). Its actually what I'm wearing in my profile photo

I did have a good bit of loose skin all over.. Went to a consult for removing but it was just to costly. Then I started doing bodywraps faithfully once a week and drinking lots of Water. Now I have just a little more to go. It detoxes and breaks down the fat cells making them smaller. I love them. www.45minutesandgone.com if you want to check them out.

I am a bit skeptic about it, but honestly I will try anything. I was actually going to start doing the wraps now to see if I can tell any difference at all. I notice my skin moving all over now from exercising. I still have a long way to go on the weight loss, but hey I will fight this tooth and nail if I have to!!!

Thanks for sharing

I didn't want to just tighten with clothes, I want to get rid of it that is why I chose the body wraps.

How well do the wraps work and what exactly is the process, how expensive, how often? My doctor sai there is nothing we can do about sagging skin so I am very curious.

How well do the wraps work and what exactly is the process' date=' how expensive, how often? My doctor sai there is nothing we can do about sagging skin so I am very curious.[/quote']

They detox shrinking the fat cells making them smaller each time. I pay $15 a wrap. 4 pack is $59..I wrap a average of 3 times a month

They detox shrinking the fat cells making them smaller each time. I pay $15 a wrap. 4 pack is $59..I wrap a average of 3 times a month

Do you do them at home or go to a spa-type place?

Do you do them at home or go to a spa-type place?

Right at home. Delivered right to your door.

Never skimp on running clothes. Compression tights will make your running experience so much more pleasurable. I don't have loose skin but I still need to be held tight to enjoy running.