Does anyone use firming lotion or can it hinder weight loss? I'm being sleeved on Monday and while I'm happy with my decision to do so and know that it's for health reasons, I am afraid of saggy skin and deflated boobs. I've always had huge boobs so I'm sure I'll need a lift if anything. I'm going through a separation and will eventually begin dating again. I've always had body image issues being over weight, and I'd hate to have body image issues while I look great in clothes but am still afraid to be seen naked. Guess there's always plastic surgery down the road .

Oh and is there anyone else close to my size? I'd love to hear how your body has changed. I'm 5'6, 46DDD, Size 18-20 pants, 26-28 shirt, and 24 dress.

I've probably got 20 to 30 years on you (I'm 55), and my bust is waaay smaller, but our other statistics are similar. I'm 5'6". I started at 254 and I'm currently 138. I went from similar sizes to a 6 in Merona Fit 4 jeans and XS in tops at Target. In Denizen Jeans, I wear a size 8. I have some extra skin, but my understanding is it takes up to a year to reabsorb, so I am going to wait 1 year before deciding what to do. For me, I know I will not be considering a lift anywhere. At 55, I expect some saggy skin and I'm not up for pain. I am interested in the skin tightening laser treatments because they are much less invasive and I hope to not need that much tightened.

How much your skin tightens depends on a lot of stuff out of your control, like your age and genetics. One thing you can do is exercise. It really helps pull the skin in and give it something to drape over. Search for blackberry and take a look at her pics. Her skin looks good.

For the bust issues, I started at a 40 D and I'm now in a 34 D I think.

I don't think firming creams work. A good skin lotion or body oil will help your skin look its best. And being sure to get enough Vitamins, Protein, and fluids are important too.

Lynda

I agree with Lynda: I wouldn't be stressing on that right now. Just focus on becoming centered, eating nutricious foods, exercizing and getting alot of fluids. You will be fine!

Thanks ladies!!

I am 5'3" and started out at 268,on day of surgery was 254,now(10 days later )I am 240. I know the weight is gonna come off fast as it already has started. I'm only 25 but I really don't wanna have too much saggy skin. My odds are bad since I carried 4 kids,2 being a set of twins that were 7 pounds each at birth! They did a number on my tummy! I just ordered a Proform treadmill off hsn for 5 payments of $139. I plan to work my butt of on that as soon as I heal enough. Gonna do 30 minutes to an hour a day on the treadmill. Crunches,push ups when I can bc I haven't been able to for years lol, and lifting arm weights up and down. Also,I am going to look into getting compression garments and shapewear. I have Nivea firming lotion with Q10. It is awesome. I don't really know yet if it will reduce the amount of saggy skin since I haven't lost all THAT much weight but I know it is just so awesome! It makes my skin feel firmer and so so much healthier. I will never stop using it. I also know that getting as much liquids in,keeping up with your vitamins and proteins also wouldn't hurt in fighting against the saggy skin. Good luck on Monday!!!!! You'll do great!!

avon has some really good products ..anew clinical stretch mark and smother..love.this it smells so good and makes things look so much better .. I also have skin so soft target firming treatment,, love.. and avon solutions bust sculpt. Now I was getting really scared so i did the firming and the bust sculpt for about 3-4 days(yes both products on the boobs), I had to stop, it did get tight it reminded me when I was preg and my boobs would hurt. But this is what I am going to turn to when things start going "south" again.