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hayleyf3706    150

hayleyf3706
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Hello friends! I am down 66lbs now! Yay! But my "yay" turned into "boo" today when I started noticing how loose my skin is getting. I know this has been posted about before, but I feel like reposting will get new and updated opinions!

What lotions have you all found that helped keep skin firm? I've heard about the Palmer's one... Has anyone tried this? Let me know!

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White Sale    339

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I'm soooo worried about this, too.

I'm going to start dry brushing. Results online seem promising, but who knows?

I also bought some compression garments for my arms and tummy. I got a percussion massager to use in conjunction with lotion (not sure which brand of lotion yet). It may be futile, but I gotta try.

Been looking at body lift pictures lately and not very many of them look great, TBH. Major bummer.

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Babbs    14,680

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No lotions, potions, wraps, or any of that stuff will firm skin that has been stretched out due to being obese and losing large amounts of weight. Some will give the appearance of it temporarily, but nothing permanent. Surgery is really the only option for those really bad areas.

Strength and resistance training can definitely help in areas where you can fill out the skin with some muscle, giving it a firmer appearance, but some just won't snap back. I am a good example. I've done okay with my arms using strength training, but my pannus area will definitely need surgery to remove. I'm on the fence about it right now. Good shape wear can do wonders ;)

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No lotions, potions, wraps, or any of that stuff will firm skin that has been stretched out due to being obese and losing large amounts of weight. Some will give the appearance of it temporarily, but nothing permanent. Surgery is really the only option for those really bad areas.

Strength and resistance training can definitely help in areas where you can fill out the skin with some muscle, giving it a firmer appearance, but some just won't snap back. I am a good example. I've done okay with my arms using strength training, but my pannus area will definitely need surgery to remove. I'm on the fence about it right now. Good shape wear can do wonders ;)

You look great, @@Babbs

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hayleyf3706    150

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I've heard some people have good luck with lotions! I know it won't get rid of all of it, but anything that will help would be great.

Definitely going to start strength training when I'm cleared for it.

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No lotions, potions, wraps, or any of that stuff will firm skin that has been stretched out due to being obese and losing large amounts of weight. Some will give the appearance of it temporarily, but nothing permanent. Surgery is really the only option for those really bad areas.

Strength and resistance training can definitely help in areas where you can fill out the skin with some muscle, giving it a firmer appearance, but some just won't snap back. I am a good example. I've done okay with my arms using strength training, but my pannus area will definitely need surgery to remove. I'm on the fence about it right now. Good shape wear can do wonders ;)

You look fantastic!

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Aggiemae    739

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No lotion or cream is going to help but you should moisturize your skin anyway. It's a goodidea wear a sleep bra to assist gravity and keep loose breast skin from thinning a stretching.

Compression garments, toning leggings and the like will make you look better in cloths and like sleep bras lessen the effects of gravity. I like the genie brand, low cost and much sturdier than spanks, though you need to be about a size 18 or smaller for the leggings.

Depending on age and genetics some of the skin will shrink that's why (reputable) plastic springs tell you to wait a year or two after weight loss to have cosmetic surgery .

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hayleyf3706    150

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Yeah. I'm only 25, but I have a lot to lose. I know I can't do anything about it now, surgically. Just getting curious.

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hayleyf3706    150

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Astroglide seems to keep my skin firm.

Sighhhhh

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highfunctioningfatman    2,675

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Astroglide seems to keep my skin firm.

Sighhhhh

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@@hayleyf3706

LOL! I'm active enough and quite open about my wonderful wife and our sex life to feel comfortable to post this!

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hayleyf3706    150

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Astroglide seems to keep my skin firm.

Sighhhhh

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@@hayleyf3706

LOL! I'm active enough and quite open about my wonderful wife and our sex life to feel comfortable to post this!

I'm very happy for you! Astroglide just won't help me keep mine firm!

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