Excessive skin

[Morales 11]

Is there anything i can do now to make the excessive skin that will be left less then what it will be.

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[Matt Z 4,136]

Just now, Morales said:

Is there anything i can do now to make the excessive skin that will be left less then what it will be.

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Not really. Stay VERY hydrated helps. But at this point, putting lotion on your skin isn't going to help much, it's been stretched from being overweight for a while now (I assume you didn't JUST become overweight before surgery), so the oils and stuff that folks tell pregnant women to use, only work because the stretch is a short term stretch. Once you start working out, compression clothing will help keep everything "tucked in" and that *might* help prevent extra sagging... but sadly, it's just part of the process now. Age, weight, how long you've been overweight, etc are all going to be factors that play part in what's going to happen... and none of those are anything you can really control.

[Morales 11]

Not really. Stay VERY hydrated helps. But at this point, putting lotion on your skin isn't going to help much, it's been stretched from being overweight for a while now (I assume you didn't JUST become overweight before surgery), so the oils and stuff that folks tell pregnant women to use, only work because the stretch is a short term stretch. Once you start working out, compression clothing will help keep everything "tucked in" and that *might* help prevent extra sagging... but sadly, it's just part of the process now. Age, weight, how long you've been overweight, etc are all going to be factors that play part in what's going to happen... and none of those are anything you can really control.

Thank for the reply. What conpression shirts would u recommend

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[Matt Z 4,136]

Just now, Morales said:

Thank for the reply. What conpression shirts would u recommend

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I've got a few types, Under Armour is good, but can be expensive. I found a company called Red Plume on Amazon that sells gear for a damn good price, but they can come from overseas so the shipping times can be longer. My avatar with me wearing my Superman Compression shirt is from Red Plume, and cost a while $19. All of the major sports gear manufacturers make different types of compression gear. The trick is to buy 1 size smaller than you normally wear. I personally won't buy expensive stuff right yet, because I'm losing weight and all, so my Under Armour shirt isn't all that compressive anymore (I bought it a long time ago though), Hell even my Superman shirt isn't as tight as it once was just a couple of weeks ago.

You can find stuff at pretty much any sporting goods store, you're just more likely to find better deals online.

[Morales 11]

Sounds good thanks again

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[Matt Z 4,136]

Just now, Morales said:

Sounds good thanks again

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No worries! Good luck!

[Creekimp13 5,814]

It puts the lotion on its skin. it puts the lotion in the basket

[Mhy12784 423]

Start saving up for plastic surgery is the best thing you can do early for loose skin.

And maybe researching plastic surgeons and asking your surgical team where they typically refer their patients