Loose Skin: helpful tips?

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  • alaskandelight
    alaskandelight Posts: 24 Member
    1.) YOU ARE A ROCK STAR! Congratulations on your success!

    I know EXACTLY what your talking about. On my own journey I can tell you that adding a skin brushing routine before bathing really does help. Using coconut oil after and REALLY massaging your skin helps too. However, nothing beats staying hydrated and trying core specific work outs (I like Hot Hula or Core de Force.) You may also consider taking a biotin supplement (for hair, skin, and nails) for good measure. I use compression wear when I'm active and let everything air out at night. Specifically look for "sweat wicking" boyshorts that go up to or past your belly button and don't be afraid to size up to be comfortable. I don't really have issues with using the bathroom, but I'm not packing myself into clothing either. aka no elastic band lines.

    Believe it or not, your skin will retract if you make an effort to take care of it. Consider it well deserved pampering. It's all about being kind to yourself...including your skin. ;-)
  • michelle77090
    michelle77090 Posts: 8 Member
    I am afraid of this as well, there have been some good suggestions that i am willing to try.
  • monet4190
    monet4190 Posts: 9 Member
    I highly doubt I will ever get a doctor approval, I think those cases are for people who have lost even more than I will have and have it hanging to their knees[/quote]


    It still might be an option in the future, although I certainly understand waiting until you reach your goal weight. Most companies have requirements that you lose X pounds (sometimes a percentage of body weight), have maintained weight for 6-12 months and have documented problems with sweat/discomfort/rashes. And the docs who do these surgeries request insurance coverage for them all the time, so they'd be able tell you exactly what you need. (I used to work in health insurance.) Just something to think about in the future, if you are even remotely interested. :)

  • tabletop_joe
    tabletop_joe Posts: 455 Member
    ^I've heard the recovery time and discomfort are no joke too. I wouldn't consider it unless it was causing very serious problems.
  • Navallez
    Navallez Posts: 433 Member
    I know this might sound funny but try pads (kotex) they absorb the sweat and order..u can change them at anytime and dispose of them..it will at least keep u dry and prevent rashes ;)
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,972 Member
    alaskandelight wrote: »
    Believe it or not, your skin will retract if you make an effort to take care of it. Consider it well deserved pampering. It's all about being kind to yourself...including your skin. ;-)
    All skin will retract to a point. With people who were very overweight or obese though, that may not happen to the point that there is no loose skin. Regardless of how much moisturization and taking care of it they do.

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  • loftus4827
    loftus4827 Posts: 57 Member
    Ah poor girl!! I know you said you might not be able to afford the skin removal surgery anytime soon, but if it's causing issues perhaps health insurance might cover some of the cost? If not then it's time to start saving! My tummy skin removal was about 12,500 $ and I *kitten* you not was worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY.

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