LOOSE SKIN

[lindy62]

Hi does anyone know. if everyone is left with loose skin, or does exersize really help or is it because you loose it so quick so you cannot keep toned

cheers lindy62

 

[Karen19745]

I was told by one of the nurses that people that swim have a better chance of no or little loose skin compared to those who don't, but I also think it depends on your age and how long you have been over weight. I have been using some firming cream from Avon and bio-oil, also using dumb bells to excercise my arms to help the bingo wings lol, Karen x

 

[lindy62]

Thanks for that Karen, and keep up with the good work

lindy62

 

[lamornamiss]

Loose skin is mostly down to genetics

 

[Big an Bouncy]

I agree wit the above if you are younger and theofore not been fat that long your skin will have a better chance of snapping back.But if your elasticity has gone nothing you do will make any difference.You can tone the underlying muscles and give a smoother effect but creams and potions dont work apart from moisturising the skin.

 

[stefanie]

I have lost nearly seven stone, five since surgery, which has been too fast,(even my surgeon said so). This has left me with lots of loose skin, I swim, cycle and go to the gym. I know my pct will not pay for surgery, I am not going to panic just yet!!!!

 

[Louanne79]

My team told me no amount of exercise, swimming, lotions or potions will help - it's alll in the genes.

 

[Stellap]

I started exercising before my operation and continue to this day, nothing has helped my loose skin and my loss was a very average 2lbs or so a week until goal. Unfortunately, exercise or creams don't make much difference - its down to age, amount of weight you've been (i.e. how much the skin has been stretched) and genetics, some people are lucky (especially if under 40) some are not so but loose skin doesn't kill you whereas fat does so its not all bad - spanx are my best friend! Weights have given my arms definition at the top but the batwings are still in situ and I'd need to have Schwartzeneggers biceps to fill out the skin I think!

 

[Kizzy70]

My nurse said that once your skin has been stretched theres not much you can do, but as stated in the previous posts its better to be healthy with excess skin!!

 

[lindy62]

thanks for all the info

lindy62