Belly Hang

[jayla_mom_of2 25]

I have not had my surgery yet but I was wondering about something. I've been overweight a long time. Do you think that makes a difference in your excess skin rather than someone who's only been overweight maybe 5 years or so?

[makemyownluck 785]

i worry about the same thing! overweight my whole life - and VERY overweight at that.

if you already have a problem with a hanging stomach (there are some big people who have big stomachs, but they don't hang - mostly men!) then it's still gonna hang when you lose weight.

The best thing you can do is work out to tone up your body, but considering how quickly you lose with rny, it's inevitable. You can't argue with gravity.

However, skin is an organ and very elastic, and eventually it will tighten up SOME on its own. Again, working out will help this process along. Saunas or red light therapy could help and some spas offer wraps or massages targets to weight loss surgery patients that can help firm up the skin. There is no miracle cure to it, though. And a Tummy Tuck is a thousand times more painful than the rny itself with longer healing time.

What I know is that my body is a mess as it is right now. Having surgery will slim me down, but I'm still gonna have flab, stretch marks, varicose veins, etc - those things will require more work after surgery. Even if I have to wear Spanx with everything - if I can get into "normal size" clothes - that's a victory. If I can get off bp meds, that's a victory. If I can go hiking for miles and miles with my friends - that's a victory!

There's options to get rid of skin, or you can learn to live with it. You're gonna be so much happier when you have your life back!!

Good luck to us ALL!

[dorky_kelly 4]

I'm worried about loose skin as well. I was wondering if people wear Shapewear? Does it become part of your daily wardrobe?

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I'm worried about loose skin as well. I was wondering if people wear Shapewear? Does it become part of your daily wardrobe?

Yes I wear shape wear most of the time. Lately it has become part if my wardrobe.

[Ellie_Grace 271]

Shapewear is not part of my wardrobe, but I am beginning to think it should. I kinda want to lose a bit more before I get some because of the cost. But yes I have issues with a bit of the hang and I was 261 (275 a year before) and I still have 40 some pounds left to go. I bought my first pair of Spanx this weekend to wear with my dress I bought, so I will see how that works this weekend. My biggest concern is my arms, they are so flappy, they might knock someone over if they stand close enough to me. UGH!!

[JustJenn 542]

I know I'm going to have hanging belly there is no hope there. But that doesn't bother me as much as my arms.... My arms ugh!

Surgery 7/25/12

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Shapewear is not part of my wardrobe' date=' but I am beginning to think it should. I kinda want to lose a bit more before I get some because of the cost. But yes I have issues with a bit of the hang and I was 261 (275 a year before) and I still have 40 some pounds left to go. I bought my first pair of Spanx this weekend to wear with my dress I bought, so I will see how that works this weekend. My biggest concern is my arms, they are so flappy, they might knock someone over if they stand close enough to me. UGH!![/quote']

They sale something for the arm. I saw it on eBay.

[2ndTimesTheCharm 68]

Shapewear is not part of my wardrobe' date=' but I am beginning to think it should. I kinda want to lose a bit more before I get some because of the cost. But yes I have issues with a bit of the hang and I was 261 (275 a year before) and I still have 40 some pounds left to go. I bought my first pair of Spanx this weekend to wear with my dress I bought, so I will see how that works this weekend. My biggest concern is my arms, they are so flappy, they might knock someone over if they stand close enough to me. UGH!![/quote']

Google slimpressions....they have great compression garments. I bought the t-shirt one and it really kept things tight.tightens the tummy back and arms... looks like a 3/4 length sleeve t-shirt but the front part was scooped out so that it doesn't squish your boobies.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Google slimpressions....they have great compression garments. I bought the t-shirt one and it really kept things tight.tightens the tummy back and arms... looks like a 3/4 length sleeve t-shirt but the front part was scooped out so that it doesn't squish your boobies.

I'm gonna check this out

[dorky_kelly 4]

Me too! Thanks for the link!

[Ellie_Grace 271]

Me too. Thanks so much!!

[kristy3k 1,133]

thanks for the info

[kiwiladydee 402]

Did anyone have issues with their thighs??

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[GastricJoy 9]

Did anyone have issues with their thighs??

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My thighs are slimming slowly. I can wear a 14 but because of my thighs it make it uncomfortable.

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[GastricJoy 9]

Burlington Coat Factory have nice ones for cheap price.

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