Kind of weird and gross, but here goes

I'm having surgery 1/19. I currently carry most of my extra weight in my belly. It hangs over and it just gross. I understand that I will never, ever have a flat belly unless I have skin removal surgery. My question is, is there a way to minimize the floppy skin? Wear a cincher? Douse myself in lotions?

My doctor said I am still young enough (40) that my skin will likely bounce back in my face and arms... She said to moisturize. Ok, I can handle that and I also know that as I lose weight I will actually fit into undergarments that will help me look thinner under my clothes (spanx etc) just really worried that my floppy belly skin will be out of control!

Goes without saying that my main goal of surgery is my health. Looking awesome is a bonus

Edited November 28, 201411 yr by MamaTo3inNH

I too am getting surgery and have the same issues that you have (and I'm 41). I have bought a package of Laser Lipo treatments from my local spa, it helped that they had a pre black friday sale of 1/2 off. I have had a few friends go there and get them, and they seem to tighten up skin nicely. Of course, they won't be a fix for folks like you and I, but it will help a little. I will also be getting them done on my arms, legs, and booty. I probably wont get them until feb/march ish, but I can keep you in the loop to let you know how it works.

I'm 41 and have excess skin or an apron. There is not much More I can do about it except when looking back, I think I might have benefitted more by wearing compression garments regularly during my losing phase and I should eat clean more consistently now.

Thanks for replying :)

I was a belly fat carrier as well & getting down in weight the only issue I am really having 3 months out is the area around my csection scar. I do notice my skin on my belly is smooshy. However Maidenform's self expression line is only $22 for a tank top that brings it all in where it needs to be, they also have underwear at a decent price. But it's true moisturizing will help with the overall elasticity & appearance of your skin - however it may not suck back in like you'd like, only time will tell.