Loose skin as you lose weight?

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  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
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    Mine is tightening as I lose weight but I am doing it slowly. I am however worried about what looks like a little 'flap' forming on the bottom of my tummy.. hmm I guess I could store a light string cheese there just in case I get hungry. Yeah, I'm kidding. I don't know what I'll do if it stays there. I'ts not really big but if it WAS and my clothes didn't look 'ok' at my goal weight, I'd prolly have it 'whacked' off with a tummy tuck. If I could afford it. If not, I guess it will be spanx, or duct tape, or clothespins. Whatever works. At least we will be healthier. :)
  • hkween
    hkween Posts: 1 Member
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    I also battle with problem... so, I use all kinds of different lotions, when I get out of the shower mostly, to help. Even though they say it may be temporary I don't think it hurts at all. My progress has been slow and good... Most firming lotions suggest you use them twice daily.... So good luck and don't be discouraged, you've worked hard to be healthier, everything else is small in comparison!
  • Zombietata
    Zombietata Posts: 11
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    the only part is the middle of my belly, my legs, arms and my butt are getting firm. Its funnt because I have a lil pack on top then this round part in the middle, i just laugh at times.
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
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    You are young. Your skin is probably still very elastic unless you've had a pregnancy that over-stretched your tummy. If you keep your skin moisturized/hydrated you should be okay.
  • knjantz
    knjantz Posts: 40 Member
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    It is important to do toning exercises as you are doing cardio and weight loss exercises that way the skin isn't as flabby and you don't have to tone it up all at once. if you tone while you lose you won't have a problem. If you have already lost and not toned just work on machines at the gym, do something like a circuit trainer or individual toning machines. Planet Fitness you can get a trainer for free- he can show you what to do :)
  • littlelily613
    littlelily613 Posts: 769 Member
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    I've lost about 63 pounds now (despite what my ticker thing says), and I still have just a little over 100 to go. My skin is already loose and sagging, and I know it is going to be saggy once I lose anymore. I really can't see any cream fixing it either. I think that is just wishful thinking (for the amount of saggy skin I am going to have---it might work for people that just have a little bit). I would love to have a tummy tuck once I am down to goal, but don't know if I can afford it.
  • o_delaisse
    o_delaisse Posts: 193 Member
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    A few days ago I would have said no - I have that problem and I can't see a change, BUT - I was with my friend yesterday and I was complaining about it and I showed her, and she said "Now that is a LOT better than the last time I saw it". It's still there, I still hate it, but apparently it's getting a bit better!
  • coraliethomas
    coraliethomas Posts: 336 Member
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    Yeah, Im 28 and my doc said that time and patience would do the trick. My bootcamp instructor also said that excersize with weight los is important, it helps tone up your muscles and that seems to help with the flappy skin.

    I just wish it would tighten up faster!
  • HonkyTonks
    HonkyTonks Posts: 1,193 Member
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    I lost my weight over 2 years and have a lot of excess skin. I am probably going to get surgery when I get to goal weight.
  • adamb83
    adamb83 Posts: 719 Member
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    I'm 29 - I've lost just over 100 pounds (from my heaviest point) and have about 30 to go. I've got a lot of loose skin, especially around the midsection and underarms. I've seen my doctor and a specialist (surgeon) about it - both say that I'll definitely have to have surgery to get rid of it. Unfortunately, health insurance considers it cosmetic, so they don't cover the procedures - and the procedures are very expensive. =/

    Edit* - I strength train twice a week and have built up quite a bit of lean muscle, so my body fat % has dropped. Unless I were to bulk up to an insane amount of muscle -like bodybuilder physique- t's not going to make much difference. It's just empty space that won't go away on its own.
  • MariaChele85
    MariaChele85 Posts: 267 Member
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    it been almost 2 years that ive lost 70 lbs, my skin especially underarms isnt getting tighter. after i lose 40 more lbs, im going to think of surgery.
  • AllynKey
    AllynKey Posts: 3
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    I found some helpful information that might help some of us with loose skin problems. http://getfitguy.quickanddirtytips.com/how-to-tighten-loose-skin-after-weight-loss.aspx
  • Songbirdy
    Songbirdy Posts: 41 Member
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    My first time around it took a long time to have my skin tighten. That was when I went from 287 lbs to 210 lbs. I'd say it never really tightened nicely. And then I put weight back on.

    This time I started at 257 lbs (or so, don't have the paper in front of me!) and the skin has been amazing!

    Something I'm doing differently this time is taking a pack of multivitamins and oils almost daily. Last time I also lost weight with a GI focused diet. This time I was counting points with WW's and basically eating whatever with a focus on 'healthy.' So this time I still eat carefully controlled portions of junk food, but not *all* the time.

    It has been dramatically better this time, even my husband noticed enough to mention it. And that is something he doesn't really notice.
  • Lance_K
    Lance_K Posts: 104 Member
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    fooshan Posts: 13 Member
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    Banannafish512 Posts: 87 Member
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  • juliekaiser1988
    juliekaiser1988 Posts: 604 Member
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    It depends on your age, how long you carried the extra weight, and whether it was evenly distributed fat (not all belly fat, etc).

    I did fairly well after my loss, but I did end up having a mastopexy and a TT.
  • JadeRabbit08
    JadeRabbit08 Posts: 551 Member
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    No idea what is going to happen once I have lost 100 pounds. At 43 I am sure that I am not going to bounce back like I would at 20, a lot less collagan in the skin.

    So I read a lot and I have a plan in place to at least minimize what I will face at the end.

    I am losing slowly, I use coconut oil on my skin after a shower and massage it in (not just rub it on) to encourage blood supply to the areas most likely to end up loose. I dry brush before my shower which feels good, is meant to be good for the lymphatic system and also encourages blood flow to the skin.

    I have a diet with alot of good oils, fresh veg, raw leafy greens. I try and minimize sugar and too much sodium in my diet. I drink adequate amounts of water.

    Once I am down to around my goal weight I plan to be incredibly glad that I am alive and have a body healthy enough to do all the things I have missed out on during my 8 years of gain. Then I'll stand in front of the mirror nekid (sorry family members reading this!) flabby bits and all and tell my body, good bloody job body your amazing and you did it!

    This is the part where I walk into the sunset with a deeper, kinder, more accepting relationship with my body.

    Fade out and credits roll.

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