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so how do you guys tuck in all your extra skin?? i was running 2.5 miles non-stop at 6mph about 25 lbs ago. it seems that my stomach was a lot fuller then and now that's it's looser, it kills my back when i run! i'm lucky if i can even run a full mile before my back feels like it's going to start on fire. it also hurts my belly when it's bouncing all over the place (gross i know!)

any thoughts??

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I've read here a lot of people find wearing a compression garment helps.

Also, one or two people on here have gone for the panniculectomy with a view to a revision to a nicer finish later on. Losing Jusme doesnt post anymore, but lopped the tummy off earlier on in the peace, which gave her the freedom to exercise and achieve her goals. She's had a baby recently, but she was always planning on going back and having it revised at a later date.

If its causing you these sorts of problems, it may be something that's covered.

It must be awful, my ordinary sized breasts gave me hell when I ran early on, its soooo good since they shrunk to C cups.

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Hi:

I think that a compression garment may help for a temporary solution. A panniculectomy and/or Tummy Tuck will probably be your long term solution.

I don't like to run. However, since I've had my excess tummy skin removed it's alot easier to run and I do on occasion. I usually run a little, walk alot, run a little, walk alot. I guess they call that intervals. It's amazing what a difference getting rid of that excess skin can make.

I love my band and my new flat tummy!

Sue

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i was hoping you guys weren't going to say that! =) i was hoping for some miracle suck them in super pants or something!

i've seen 1 plastic surgeon and go next week to see another...the first one submitted stuff to insurance so i guess we'll see what happens...

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It sucks, doesnt it.

I've just finished sending off pics of myself for an online quote for some Lipo and was lookign at my tummy. Its so good for a woman who's lost 100lb and had 3 babies, but it could look absolutely superb with a Tummy Tuck, I'd have a model stomach because I have the underlying shape. I dont have anything hanging, just "looseness" but I absolutely cant face the thought of the expense, scarring and recovery of a tummy tuck. Seems easier just to not wear a bikini!

and then I think, what's the point? My bum looks like a garbage bag full of cottage cheese.

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the recovery scares the crap out of me!

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Hi:

No need to worry. Soon after Tummy Tuck you can change your name from LV my Labs to LV my Abs. Sorry, couldn't resist!

Sue

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