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Have any of you or people you know, firmed their body w/out surgery? If so, what are suggestions?

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I think just exercising, in particular weight training/toning. And time. And lucky genes!

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No we haven't, that is why we are all part of this community. Had we been able to lose and keep weight off without surgery we wouldn't have needed to get banded.

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If you are talking post - op lapband ... then age and genetics definitely play a part in how your body recovers from weight loss. If you are left with flabby bits that could be helped and toned with exercise then i would seek the help of a personal trainer to specifically target those areas with specialised training. It may well be if its just loose skin like i have tons of all the exercise in the world wont make any difference to it, then its time to seek the plastic surgery route :)

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Hi:

You should check out Amy's blog. She's in fabulous shape without a Tummy Tuck. I think it's related to good genes and hard workouts. Quite inspirational when you see her pictures in a bikini.

Here's a link. http://www.cheeseandsunkist.blogspot.com/

Good luck!

Sue

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many variables, age, skin tone, kids, how much weight you had vs height and how active. I think sitters like me- who sit all day at work, have it worse, but working on that at the gym.

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you can tone up underlying muscle but you cannot change the skin!

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