Has anyone out there had any trainers or perhaps dietitians that have taught them ways to firm your skins elasticity up before going into surgery? My thought is, after such dramatic weight loss...there will be some loose skin issues for some of us. I have a fear, I'll be one of those. So, what my thinking process is...is there a way to at least alleviate some of this if not all? Maybe you have some tips to share, or some reality to shed on us. I'm sure that this is a question on a few of our minds that are pre-surgery patients!

Dev

but my lower stomach is my main problem. going to get that taken care of in 70 days ... :whoo:

I don't know how I missed this!! Woot! Congrats LJM!! I am super excited for you babe!

In order to prevent saggy baggy skin, you have to keep your skin HYDRATED.

I know a girl from work who had Gastric Bypass, and her Dr told her to apply lotion several times a day to prevent saggy skin. Something about keeping it hydrated makes it more supple and more elastic, and allows it to "shrink to fit" your new thinner body.

I don't know if this works or not, but I do know that this girl has lost well over 100lbs, and does not have saggy skin or even stretchmarks that are noticeable. She does have very faint stretch marks but you have to get VERY close to even see them. Also, she keeps a tan to minimize their appearance.

This could just be a coincidence, or it COULD be the lotion... who knows, but I got my band on Nov. 21st, and lotion is my new best friend.

Even if it doesn't help the saggy skin, it can't hurt.

Plus, I keep thinking all this massaging HAS to be breaking up the cellulite too... lol

how old was your coworker? doesn't age make a difference in the elasticity of skin?

how old was your coworker? doesn't age make a difference in the elasticity of skin?

It does make a huge difference. That along with genetics, duration of obesity, distribution of the fat (a majority of the weight was in one area type thing) the general condition of the skin, and smoking.

While staying hydrated is great for the body, it does little for the skin.

No exercise, lotion or supplement known to man or woman can prevent, or fix excess skin.

If you are going to end up with excess skin, you will end up with excess skin. Full stop. Nothing is going to prevent it, nothing is going to fix it.

Any suggestions on which brand of compression garment is good. I only have heard of Spanx are there other's out there that people like?

how old was your coworker? doesn't age make a difference in the elasticity of skin?

I suppose age does play a role in it... she is 46... I am 43... so,I figure we have the same age range going on.

It does make a huge difference. That along with genetics, duration of obesity, distribution of the fat (a majority of the weight was in one area type thing) the general condition of the skin, and smoking.

While staying hydrated is great for the body, it does little for the skin.

No exercise, lotion or supplement known to man or woman can prevent, or fix excess skin.

If you are going to end up with excess skin, you will end up with excess skin. Full stop. Nothing is going to prevent it, nothing is going to fix it.

Well, I am not taking any chances.. and I want to do everything possible that even MIGHT help... so I will be using the lotion.

Well, I am not taking any chances.. and I want to do everything possible that even MIGHT help... so I will be using the lotion.

I wasn't saying NOT to. I was just saying that it is highly unlikely to work.

QuasiTova,

Thanks for the reply on the age. I haven't been banded yet but I'm also using lotion. I figured 40+ didn't have a chance but your coworker gives me hope. I've seen others here and rny that have toned it all up and had no excess skin, but most have been under 40. I'm with you...worth a try.

See, I don't expect to have much firming, myself. I mean, I can do some weights and whatnot to get some toning in before hand, but I really have to wonder just how much good it'll actually do once the banding is done? Which by the way, I FINALLY got my doctor to say, YES! Yea!

However, after all of my expected weight loss, I know I'll have saggy skin issues. So I'll start saving up for some surgery. Let's see. If I start seeing my band doctor next month, and I'm not banded for another 6 months, then add another year until I can do the surgery...wow, hope I can save that much. Lol. Anyone know how much it may cost to get all of this 'extra' skeived off?

My Doc said I will have to have PS to fix my tiger belly, no matter what kind of exercise i do. I had three ten lb babies and got fat after its damaged and even though ive lost forty eight lbs so far my stomach is sagging allready, its really ugly but he said if i exersice my legs and arms wont be so bad. Im praying and also thinking of buying a lotion plant and swim in it daily!!!

lol

anyway i saw a thread on a guy who had a tummy tuck and it looks narley, in fact it frightened me. but if you go this far to loose it dont u want your belly gone too?

oh well thats way down the line

Jo Ann

Jo Ann,

You have my complete and total admiration! 3 10 pound children? Wow, that's quite an accomplishment. I only have two boys, both born at 7lb 6oz. But they were back to back. Feb 12th and May 12th. Aside from them, have you heard of any specific lotions that work better than others maybe? Like Aveno vs Jergens? Any info at this stage is great. If there's nothing special, then heck, I'm gonna use the tons of pretty lotions that I have around here. Like my Victoria Secrets lotion. Mm...sexy.