after the loss is my skin going to sag???

1981simm
1981simm Posts: 123 Member
edited November 12 in Introduce Yourself
I'm 5'10" and my tummy is stretched out from having a baby... and lots of extra weight... but does it shrink back up at all?

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  • Brightstar4031
    Brightstar4031 Posts: 50 Member
    Mine never did :noway:
  • Brightstar4031
    Brightstar4031 Posts: 50 Member
    ok, yes some..but not all the way..(i read this again) depending on your skin type and genetics
  • 1981simm
    1981simm Posts: 123 Member
    Ugh i'm going to be screwed in the gut department... and possibly arms:(
  • AABru
    AABru Posts: 610 Member
    I have some issues with sagging, but strength training and skin brushing have improved them slightly.
  • runningdiva77
    runningdiva77 Posts: 67
    i've lost about 5 pounds, and am thankful for weight lifting! that's all i can say, but my belly is still soggy :( just smaller... lol
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,994 Member
    There are variables that will dictate it. Genetics, how much weight you have to lose, age and how fast you lose your weight.
    If you're more than 80lbs overweight, chances are you will have loose skin. The older you are, the less elastic your skin is. If you lose weight too fast, then the skin doesn't have time to accomodate the loss.

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  • Brightstar4031
    Brightstar4031 Posts: 50 Member
    There is a wonderful skin tightening tool that I have found work good called Exilis. It doesn't hurt and I've had serval treatments. It does have a price tag of about 1,200. or more for a package of treatments.
  • runningdiva77
    runningdiva77 Posts: 67
    oops, i meant 50!!!
  • 1981simm
    1981simm Posts: 123 Member
    Thanks everybody... i'm 22 and i'm looking to lose close to 70 lbs... almost to my halfway mark but I hate where my belly has a fold in it. I thought it was because of a c section but I've got a long way to go to get rid of it
  • glittergirl21
    glittergirl21 Posts: 1 Member
    Mentally, I think I've already prepared myself for the possibility of skin sagging. I'm just going to surgically remove it if I have to. At the end of the day though, saggy skin will win over excess weight every time!
  • Brightstar4031
    Brightstar4031 Posts: 50 Member
    Thanks everybody... i'm 22 and i'm looking to lose close to 70 lbs... almost to my halfway mark but I hate where my belly has a fold in it. I thought it was because of a c section but I've got a long way to go to get rid of it

    I've had 2 C-sections and it took a toll on my stomach as well. No amount of diet and exercise can help it. But I look at my beautiful kids and think it was worth it
  • Laura8603
    Laura8603 Posts: 590 Member
    Start saving for plastics. I love my plastic surgeon!! : )
  • inside_lap
    inside_lap Posts: 728 Member
    Yeah, my stomach doesn't exactly have sagging skin after my baby, but I can definitely tell the deference in the skin elasticity. It just looks and feels slightly looser. But I can live with it. Now my boobs is what I'm really worried about. Especially after breastfeeding for 18 months. :P. I don't think they were EVER be the same. Not that I would change that special time I've had with her...
  • Bronx_Montgomery
    Bronx_Montgomery Posts: 2,284 Member
    It wont be if you are doing the right exercises. Focus on doing Strength training as well and it will help out.
  • tacticalhippie
    tacticalhippie Posts: 596 Member
    the belly ... it's still "soggy"
    i have found that kettlebells helped me.
    i had two huge babies and weighed 265 (at least).
    tank tops are my best friend lol
  • iluxoxo211
    iluxoxo211 Posts: 241 Member
    Being overweight and getting pregnant it may not.. I am 5'11 and I have lost about 75lbs and my skin doesnt sag at all..I can pull on it because there is extra but it doesnt sag..You really really should consider doing weight training to tighten everything up if your worried about it...its a pretty natural thing after having a baby to have though...
  • DKaye09
    DKaye09 Posts: 109
    I think another important question is, how long ago did you have a baby? It definitely takes time for the skin to tighten back up after being stretched so far.
  • iluxoxo211
    iluxoxo211 Posts: 241 Member
    Start saving for plastics. I love my plastic surgeon!! : )


    You don't need to having plastic surgery done..if you put in a little hard work you will be amazed at the results!
  • Reckabek
    Reckabek Posts: 487 Member
    Mine is horrid! It will only be corrected by plastic surgery! My tummy has whats called adipose tissue! Ive lost 95 lbs! From 250 to 155! It is really stretchmarked out hangs folds buldges etc...i hate it! And it is time to save for a plastic surgeon! Lol....and my arms have a hang too....
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    Thanks everybody... i'm 22 and i'm looking to lose close to 70 lbs... almost to my halfway mark but I hate where my belly has a fold in it. I thought it was because of a c section but I've got a long way to go to get rid of it

    there are a few ladies on here that have had c-sections and now have a flat stomach. you are still young so you might still be in the percentile that can manage to obtain that without any type of surgery if you do the right exercises and diet properly. I hate the word diet but from my understanding if you want a flat stomach there are certain foods you should stay away from.

    I know one lady was going p90x and getting fabulous results.
  • andrialindsay
    andrialindsay Posts: 55
    Like it was said before, it depends on age, amount to lost, genetics etc.

    From personal experience- I've lost around 80 lbs and I have skin issues. Eventually I will get plastic surgery. I keep hoping I will see improvment with time. Unfortunately I am more insecure with my naked body than I was before :ohwell: Clothes I look great.. but naked...? Well I just have to find a man that appreciates my hard work and see's it as an accomplishment like I try to!
    Best wishes!
  • StarkLark
    StarkLark Posts: 476 Member
    You don't need to having plastic surgery done..if you put in a little hard work you will be amazed at the results!


    While I encourage hard work, the reality is you have no idea whether or not she will need plastic surgery. As others pointed out, her genetics and the amount of weight lost etc will determine how her skin looks. Additionally, it is up to her to decide what she needs/wants.

    The old "you just have to work hard" is great advice for many things but in the case of saggy skin sometimes all the hard work in the world can't accomplish what a plastic surgeon can. On the other hand, she might be lucky like you and not need it.

    Good luck 1981simm, and don't be afraid to look at many options to find what makes you happy.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,994 Member
    It wont be if you are doing the right exercises. Focus on doing Strength training as well and it will help out.
    Exercise can help push out against the skin, but if the skin is in excess, all the exercise in the world won't help.

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  • 1981simm
    1981simm Posts: 123 Member
    Thanks everyone... the c-section was three years ago and i'm 35 lbs down and it no longer folds over! It is tightening up:) I don't think I will have a super smoothe sexy bod but I can accept it without surgery for now lol... definitely ping the strength training
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