I am worried about not being able to firm up with exercise after I reach my goal. I have absolutely no desire to have "body contouring surgery.". I have spoke to many wls alums who say that the extra skin often can be as frustrating as being obese.

My Dr. did say that with my age, health and the fact that I am at the lower BMI spectrum I should have good success through exercise.

I would like to hear how other's have handled this.

I am 48, 5'2" and 210 lbs.

My surgery is scheduled for September 10th

My stats...44 at time of surgery, 5'3" and 256 pounds...I've lost 75 pounds and am nearing 2 years post op.

I have some sagging in my thighs, I have batwings under my arms and I have sagging at my tummy. It is not as bad as I expected. I have exercised since my surgery, I do weight training, yoga and cardio. I put on lotions - I don't know if they helped, but I figured it wouldn't hurt.

I"m not interested in contouring right now - I'm not saying I'll never do it, but right now it's not for me.

I'm living my life - I'm happy, saggy skin and all.

I am 5' 6" inch's, started at 217, am down to 125, and am 52 years old. I am also over 2 years post op. I don't have a lot of lose skin, but enough to bother me. It really shows when I lay on my side. I am quite active, I love to hike. It seems as if nothing is working. This may be because of my age and loss of elasticity of my skin.