Extra skin on stomach concern

Jellyphant

Lately, I've really been thinking of extra skin resulting from massive weightloss, mainly in the stomach region. If you are and have been above 200 pounds for a while, yet you're still young and without kids, what are the chances that extra skin won't bounce back when you lose all your weight? I am extremely worried about this. If extra skin DOES stick around, can it disappear with help from special workouts?

meemo88

BUMP i want to know also...

bmw4deb

Everyone is different, However as long as you are working out
with your weight loss you should be fine

skbruewer

Skins elasticity is different for each person. I wish I could give you a better answer, but don't stop working out and getting healthy just because you're not sure your tummy will look perfect.

00trayn

I maxed out at 215 lbs and I'm 24, no kids. My stomach has MOSTLY gone back to where it should be if I had never been overweight. It's still not a washboard by any means, but its passable for a bikini. There's still some pooch above and below my belly button, but I can tell that has been shrinking over time and flattening out. I didn't really do anything special, kept hydrated and lost weight at a pretty reasonable pace (never more than 2 lbs a week, and I've been about the same weight since January). So, it is possible. I'm hoping it keeps getting better, but I'd never consider surgery to fix it at this point.

BeckyKSmith

You'll be far better off than me - I have 3 kids. I use St. Ive's elasticity lotion and alot of it. I also do red light therapy at my gym and that seems to have improved it. Those are inexpensive options.
I have also taken up running as I have slimmed down. That seems to have flattened my stomach the most. The constant giggling up and down of your tummy will help encourage new collagen growth as well.

CoachMaritova

I'm not sure about the truth on this matter... but here is an interesting site that I found that talks about "The Myth Of Loose Skin".... I hope he is right!

http://www.bodyfatguide.com/LooseSkin.htm

Jellyphant

I maxed out at 215 lbs and I'm 24, no kids. My stomach has MOSTLY gone back to where it should be if I had never been overweight. It's still not a washboard by any means, but its passable for a bikini. There's still some pooch above and below my belly button, but I can tell that has been shrinking over time and flattening out. I didn't really do anything special, kept hydrated and lost weight at a pretty reasonable pace (never more than 2 lbs a week, and I've been about the same weight since January). So, it is possible. I'm hoping it keeps getting better, but I'd never consider surgery to fix it at this point.

I currently weigh about 15 pounds more than your starting weight, so you've given me some hope, LOL. By all means, I don't really care about wearing a bikini or my stomach being COMPLETELY flat (I think small pouches are kinda cute!), I just don't want the skin hanging and dangly. Thanks for the info!

Jellyphant

Now, does anyone know if I should do weight training BEFORE or after cardio?? I'm planning on changing up my workout routine for faster results. I usually do zumba in my living room.

lbewley3

Not to discourage anyone, in fact, hope it's motivation if you are young. I am 51 and was obese for 25 years. My skin looks horrible after losing 178 pounds over two years through diet and exercise. My arms and legs bother me more than my torso, especially now that it's summer. My doctor told me cosmetic surgery is the only option, as I am very well toned muscle wise. She estimates that I could have 12-15 pounds of excess skin/flab removed, which would put me 10 lbs below goal weight. I am wearing a size 8/medium now but only because of the excess skin. I am saving up for the cosmetic procedures, expecting it to cost close to $20K.

So if you are still young, get rid of the pounds now!!

proverbs31chick

I'm not sure about the truth on this matter... but here is an interesting site that I found that talks about "The Myth Of Loose Skin".... I hope he is right!

http://www.bodyfatguide.com/LooseSkin.htm

i just read most of this article, hope its true also, but what he's saying makes sense, I hear a lot of people say to do strength training with cardio and the slower you loose it the better.

BOLO4Hagtha

You'll be far better off than me - I have 3 kids. I use St. Ive's elasticity lotion and alot of it. I also do red light therapy at my gym and that seems to have improved it. Those are inexpensive options.
I have also taken up running as I have slimmed down. That seems to have flattened my stomach the most. The constant giggling up and down of your tummy will help encourage new collagen growth as well.

YES! I've been using that lotion as well! Its supposed to impove your skin's elasticity so I hope it works. I started using it last week, and I've seen a difference in terms of moisture retention and softness. And I slather this thing on like there is no tomorrow!

But to be honest, I'd rather have flabby skin, than die from a heart diesease because I was fat.

rachrach66

Yes I know someone who did a liquid diet and was dropping like 10 lbs a week. She used MSM 1000 tablets and some type of creams and lotions to keep from having sagging skin. Plus she drank a whole lotta water!! Now her body is tight and toned no access baggage. I just hope she can keep it off because losing weight that fast will bring it back twice as fast!

Jellyphant

Yes I know someone who did a liquid diet and was dropping like 10 lbs a week. She used MSM 1000 tablets and some type of creams and lotions to keep from having sagging skin. Plus she drank a whole lotta water!! Now her body is tight and toned no access baggage. I just hope she can keep it off because losing weight that fast will bring it back twice as fast!

10 pounds a week sound INSANE. haha I definitely won't be losing weight THAT fast!
I'd like to give that elasticity lotion a try, though! This gives me hope!!