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02-03-2008, 08:36 AM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 155
Blog Entries: 6 Weight Statistics October 22, 2007 Start Date:
October 18, 2007 Surgery Date:
6' 2" Height: 313 lb Start Weight:
235 lb Current Weight:
190 lb Goal Weight:
78 lb Weight Loss:
45 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.9201277955 % % Lost:
April 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 40.1824324324 BMI Start:
30.1689189189 BMI Current:
24.3918918919 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  Here at the Beach in Puerto Vallarta Listen all. Big insight for me yesterday, after surgery more than 3 months ago almost 4 I have noticed something very very weird, MY SKIN is is very loosely, I can grab it there are some areas where I can pinch it and grab it. my legs, my belly and my not so big butt. Any comments or sugestions, hey the bathing suit is falling nedd to get a new one. the once bathing suit I had which I had to make such a big ritual to get into it, just imagine if a happy smile would have been drawn in the back of the suit, when I got in it would it turned sad.  Today is the need of a new swimming suit and of course the skin issue , I know this is supposed to be "Normal" but any tips or suggestions besides the excersice. Love it Guys.....   
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02-03-2008, 08:43 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,599
Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 271 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
120 lb Weight Loss:
6 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.2804428044 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
24.3693755739 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | I wish I did!!! I plan to dress to hide as much loose skin as possible. At WW they told us drinking skim milk would help the skin, if that's the case I'd hate to see how I'd look if I hadnt been drinking it! Congrats on needing a new bathing suit -- that's a good thing! I've also heard a few people suggest that over time your skin shrinks some, waiting to see about that too.
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02-03-2008, 08:48 AM
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| Super Moderator  | If you were a gal, I would say, go look for swim suits that have hidden support foundations in them (there are such suits) but for a guy... All I can suggest is the full body type suits that competitive swimmers wear, and these, of course, aren't fit for the beach.... Other than a tummy tuck at the appropriate time, the only thing I can suggest is--yep, you've got it, exercise...try 100 sit ups  per day? Hang in there, (((((HUGS)))))
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02-03-2008, 02:11 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 3,449
Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
123 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
107 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.5217391304 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
22.4945369407 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | no advise as I have tons of loose skin and no idea how to rid it except for surgery |
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02-03-2008, 04:26 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Campbell River, BC
Posts: 154
Weight Statistics December 4 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 308 lb Start Weight:
191 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Weight Loss:
26 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.987012987 % % Lost:
May 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 48.2343506349 BMI Start:
29.911561595 BMI Current:
25.8398306973 BMI Goal:
| I know that you specified other advice than exercise but I am going to give it anyways. I am 9 weeks post op. At 3 weeks post op I started doing exercise (cardio and weights). In the beginning it was very tough as I have to get up at 5:30 am to do it. But now, it is easier and by 7:30 I am all done. I started this early on as I was very worried about the loose skin and all of my reading just pointed back to exercise. So I started and in 6 weeks and loosing 50+ pounds, my skin is much firmer and tighter than before. I was a sceptic, but it really works. I think that I will have a small amount of loose skin but if I keep up the exercise I think I will not have any more than others who have given birth. Don't rule out the exercise - it not only prevents loose skin but just makes your days soooo much better. My skin has cleared, I can run up stairs, I am able to do Bob's boot camp - in just 6 weeks - give it a try.
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02-04-2008, 12:54 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, Okla USA
Posts: 762
Blog Entries: 46 Weight Statistics 05/17/02 Start Date:
05/17/02 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 355 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
163 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.9154929577 % % Lost:
may 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 59.0686390533 BMI Start:
31.9469822485 BMI Current:
29.1183431953 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | I found for -me- that it was a combination of running AND weight/aerobic training.. skin would loosen, harden fat areas soften....then tighten gently...then loosen, wrinkle and I'd think...oh my gosh this is terrible...and then it'd gently tighten up.. re: my abs in my pic BTW that's 600 reps a day 5-6 times a week NOT sit ups...specific ab work for all upper/lower/middle/sides with 100 reps per area. but that kind of bit me in the butt with this injury I had as my abs were so very strong they took over the job of the pelvic floor so the PT had me cut out the ab work for a very very long lengthy time.
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02-04-2008, 06:02 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,137
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
148 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
132 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.1428571429 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
22.5008650519 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I'll step in here and say for the record...I've been killing myself in the gym....and after losing nearly 100 pounds in less than 6 months, I can honestly say....THERE IS NO AMOUNT OF EXERCISE that will fix some of my "areas". Everyone's skin has different elasticity, depending on age/pigment etc. I've had 2 kids and there is NO way my stomach will EVER go back without surgery....stretched skin does NOT bounce back. I could do a thousand crunches a day, and it would never go back.... Don't get me wrong...I FULLY agree that we must exercise after surgery, and believe me...I'm doing my part....I think you HAVE to be realistic though....exercise isn't going to do it for everyone....! Depending on elasticity and quick weight loss....plastics or hiding it under clothes may be your options.... |
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02-04-2008, 01:33 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 3,402
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 339 lb Start Weight:
185 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
154 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4277286136 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
29.8565197429 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | i agree kath, exercize isnt gonna take care of it all but it really does help alot! along with the fact that we are losing weight so fast it will take time for the skin to shrink, our bodies cannot keep up with alot of this, so my suggestion...exercize (sorry i know u didnt want to hear that) and patience!! BTW...TGG havent seen u in awhile...new pics???
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02-12-2008, 05:59 PM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah
Posts: 349
Weight Statistics 10/2/2007 Start Date:
10/5/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
150 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
137 lb Weight Loss:
47.7351916376 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.7540828402 BMI Start:
24.9585798817 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I think a lot depends on your age and heredity. If you were blessed with very elastic skin and the younger you are, the better chance you have for your skin to bounce back. I come from very wrinkly people. Even without WLS my family looks like Sharpei's by the time they are 50. I don't have a chance without surgery. Dang, I think I inherited all the bad stuff.
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