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Hi I'm really worried about my skin flabbing what can I do to prevent this from happening. I was banded on 9/10/12 thank u

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Plenty of Water, moisturize, exercise. Sometimes it comes down to genetics and the health of your skin. I have heard if you have stretch marks in an area, the skin is already compromised.

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Thanks !

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No problem, I also worry about loose skin, but I figure if push comes to shove I can save for skin removal. I'd much rather be thin and healthy with loose skin than fat and unhealthy without!

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well, i think it depends alot on our bodies (some peoples skin is more elastic than others)

and then some will be more saggy than others. i would rather have saggy skin then be obese anyday so i am not fretting very much over it. (however, you can always have plastic surgery if you want to). congrats on your surgery :)

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It really is a lot of genetics....but if you continue to exercise it will help you stay toned. I think the majority of people have at least a little bit of 'flab', especially if they have lost a lot of weight. I have lost over 100 lbs, and most of my flab is in my stomach, but its not noticable with clothes on, and I think without clothes I notice it more than my fiancee, more than anything I need a boob job now.

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Thanks for the advice :))

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I had this same question with my surgeon. I ask him adn he since as a non-smoker your skin is basically like elastic and with workouts it should not be something to worry about

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But I haven't started to work out yet I need motviation I haven't got my firs fill yet but still I'm being lazyv an I really do not want flabby skin I'm still young :(

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