The Excess Skin....hanging.

[Jeff 43]

Ok all you successful post-op hotties and studs....I have a question.

Due to my pre-surgery weight and size I am VERY concerned about keeping myself from being a sagging mess. I've already invented in a 10# kettle bell and am seriously considering a device called the Tower 200.

Will weight training help with the skin and sag issues post surgery????

Any and all help is welcomed.

Jeff

[john 181]

Workout , walk , lift weights , drink plenty of fluids

[worm2872 635]

And keep your skin "oil". Lol. I mean use a lot of good lotions. Some say ones with collegian help. It helps with elasticity. Won't shrink it but it does help. When I lost 60 pounds last year it helped with the wrinkling.

[Jeff 43]

Thank you to John and Worm. Both excellent advice. That's why I love this place.

[john 181]

Jeff look up Crossfit where you live. This is the best all around complete workout that you'll ever get from anywhere!!!

[JustJenn 542]

I really really want to do crossfit... I am infatuated with the sport/gym type. I keep talking myself out of it ... Like I'm not there yet. Let me lose xx amount and I'll start.

I just got Insanity going to start tonight. Lol I think I'm insane to even try but it gets me closer to crossfit

Surgery 7/25/12

[john 181]

Jenn don't feel that way. You do the best you can . They aren't that type of place . They help u and support you. They treat me great!!!! Please just give it a try. I've never been so happy in my life!!!!

[JustJenn 542]

Jenn don't feel that way. You do the best you can . They aren't that type of place . They help u and support you. They treat me great!!!! Please just give it a try. I've never been so happy in my life!!!!

Thanks John! What's worse is my friend owns his own crossfit gym. LOL I know he would be crazy supportive but ughhhh. I can say I'll give it a try and depending how I do after will say if keep it up or try again later.

Surgery 7/25/12

[BBdoodle 483]

Your muscle has nothing to do with your skin, of course lifting weights and cardio are fantastic for you in general but it all depends on your age, how big you were. The younger you are the better chance you have of your skin not hanging but if you have streched your skin past the point of no return then there is nothing you can do to repair except for surgery. There are "little" things you can do to help by keeping hydrated, invest in a good body lotion, and not loose weight too fast.

[john 181]

Your muscle has nothing to do with your skin' date=' of course lifting weights and cardio are fantastic for you in general but it all depends on your age, how big you were. The younger you are the better chance you have of your skin not hanging but if you have streched your skin past the point of no return then there is nothing you can do to repair except for surgery. There are "little" things you can do to help by keeping hydrated, invest in a good body lotion, and not loose weight too fast.[/quote']

I disagree ...... You ever watch The Biggest Loser? Maybe if you're lazy and don't wanna put the work in then yes surgery is the way. I've seen people with my own eyes do it. Don't cop out , it can be done!

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I disagree ...... You ever watch The Biggest Loser? Maybe if you're lazy and don't wanna put the work in then yes surgery is the way. I've seen people with my own eyes do it. Don't cop out ' date=' it can be done![/quote']

What's the secret? Surgery is the 3rd surgery I'm having if lifting weights don't help.