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This is my first time posting in this section... Here's a little background:

I had surgery 5/23. 3 weeks later I was ok'd to start working out. I've been working out 5-6 times a week and I actually look forward to it. I've only been doing cardio because I hate using weights and then being sore for days on end.

So, here's my problem. After surgery my belly deflated and dropped. Now it's dropped even more and I have a serious muffin top thing going on all around from the front to back. I'm 3 shirt sizes smaller up top. Is there any help or do I just need to wait it out continuing on with my cardio?

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Some people's skin bounce back and some don't. I would keep an eye on it and have your doctor document it every time you go in so that way, if the time ever comes, you can have insurance cover a skin removal process. Here's to hoping it bounces back ;)

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This isnt just about skin - you need to start on exercises to tighten up your core muscles - and that might include weights! If you have an instructor at the gym, ask him or her and they will give you exercises that will lift those muscles and help with the muffin top. Might not make it all go away but it will make a real difference if you get your core working :-)

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Plastics are your only hope. Just keep on doing what your doing and plan on having a tummy tuck!

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I do fear that my skin won't bounce back because I've been overweight most of my life. My PCP told me a year ago when I mentioned the sleeve to start saving for a body lift... I'm too early in the game to think about plastics right now. I'll wait it out and talk to a trainer about the belly/muffin top issue.

Thanks everyone!

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