Dealing With The Skin

[note2bear 35]

Nine days out, 17lbs down, and the stomach is starting to sag. Knew it would happen. Prior to any tummy tucks, please give us some advice on how to handle it. What lotions or powders are you guys finding favorable? Any other advice?

[Star1221 270]

Exercise is the only thing that will have any effect on the loose skin. No lotions will do anything. So lots of cardio and crunches.

[Star1221 270]

Exercise is the only thing that will have any effect on the loose skin. No lotions will do anything. So lots of cardio and crunches.

[lml32937 65]

sorry to be the bearer of bad news but at 9 days out the saggines you are probably seeing is Water depletion ... NO doctor, surgeon or anyone would/should look at you until you are at least a year out from your surgery and you have met/exceeded your goal weight. I am 3.5 yrs out from lap band and totally could have had arms, tummy and legs done BEFORE my sleeve but I opted to wait. I have at least 50-80 lbs of skin at this moment.

For now- I would say to use baby powder with cornstarch and if you develop odor or a rash on the underneath which is a huge problem with more significant weight loss perhaps Nystantin.

As for preventing it (saggy skin) toning and exercise depending on how much you have and how much weight you have to loose.