My worse fear besides getting acid reflux would have to be loose skin. My body has always been pretty solid (see pic), but it still terrifies me! I have two more appointments with my nutritionist and I'm going to let her know at the next one that I'm going to be lifting weights. I was supposed to loose 5% of my weight, which I have done, but I'm sure that the scale will go up once I start lifting weights. I think the only area that I'm nervous about are my legs. My arms would be the second thing. My stomach, I'm not worried about that at all. So I have until August to get some muscle before this surgery. I see a lot of stairmaster, squats and bi and tricep curls in my future.

How are you guys combating loose skin? Did you take and precautionary measures prior to surgery and how did that work out for you?

I do see myself getting plastic surgery and that is a breast lift, minus the implants. I researched it and the average cost is about $4k, not too bad!

I can't speak for the rest on this board, but I didn't take any precautionary measures before surgery on the skin issue. But I do think you have a good approach with plans of lifting weights. It may not be the only factor, but I think it's probably the biggest factor in not having any loose skin issues for myself. If you haven't lifted before, be patient, learn good form/technique and gradually build up.....I think you'll be glad you did. Good luck and I wish you the best!

I can't speak for the rest on this board, but I didn't take any precautionary measures before surgery on the skin issue. But I do think you have a good approach with plans of lifting weights. It may not be the only factor, but I think it's probably the biggest factor in not having any loose skin issues for myself. If you haven't lifted before, be patient, learn good form/technique and gradually build up.....I think you'll be glad you did. Good luck and I wish you the best!

I had a really good female trainer and she really got me toned before, so I'm definitely going back to her. Thanks for good luck wishes!!