Flappy Arms

[buffalogal 52]

I had surgery in July and have lost 75 lbs so far. I'm doing well with exercise, but I'm still pretty baggy, it is okay. But, my arms are atrocious! I can't wear a lot of shirts, just because my arms are still large and baggy. I am willing to do whatever it takes to fix this. I've been inconsistently doing weights. Has anyone had luck with their arms? What should I be doing?

[JP69 116]

The bad news is the skin if its really stretched the chances are slim it won't go back.

Doing weights will definitely build muscle, but it builds it under the layer of loose

skin. Surgery is the only way to remove most of the extra skin.

[arthritis_me 12]

I've been using bio oil since 2 weeks before surgery and will continue over all the bits I think might get flabby. I've heard Vit A (retinol) can be effective too. Avoid the sun on your arms at all costs. This is the worst for skin elasticity.

There are unproven supplements that people sometimes take. Vitamin C is meant to help collagen and it also helps absorption of Iron. I take EmergenC powder in my shakes. It's also great for avoiding colds

I take small doses of Vitamin E also and rub it along with bio oil on my arms & belly.

[buffalogal 52]

And my insurance will cover surgery only if I am having any kind of physical problem with my arms, but I don't see how this will be an issue, just a bother. What would be a problem? Rashes?

[arthritis_me 12]

Air resistance when you're walking lol.

[JP69 116]

Yes rashes and yeast infections.