Excess skin in African Americans?!

[cupcake07 3]

Hi! I was approved for the surgery! So I guess I will have the surgery within the next 2 months! But I am afraid of the excess skin! I'm African American and was told by WLS African Americans patients our skin bounce back more! Is this true? Also, if my skin does not "bounce back" so to speak what kind if post surgery am I looking at? Breast lifts? Tummy Tuck? Arms and thighs???!!! I have a goal to loose 160lbs!!!

[erica5754 52]

I was sleeved on June 18, 2013 at 365 pounds. This morning I weighed in at 275. I walk for an hour about 5 times a week and I also do a high impact cardio workout daily. I was told that AA's skin bounce back quickly, but after losing 90 pounds, I'm certain that I am going to need plastics. Other factors such as age, genetics and health also play a huge part in the skin's ability to bounce back. I plan on getting a personal trainer to guide me as far as weight training, but my doc told me that after your skin has been stretched out so far, it's nearly impossible to get it back to its original state.

Edited October 12, 2013 by erica5754

[Erica2013 69]

i have the same fear.....So i have started early taking care of my skin. I use the palmers stretch mark massage oil and the lotion. I also exfoliate really good! I use firming lotions and doing skin firming treatments plus ive already started toning everything. I have surgery Novemeber 19th I have about 90lbs to get to my ideal weight i have a thick mid section so I fear that will be my most problem area. Start taking care of your skin now.......Firm , firm, firm now

[cupcake07 3]

Thanks for the tips and ideas ladies!! I think working out now is a good idea to start toning and firming! I'm so afraid of this experience!! It's so new to me and I've been big all my life, from childhood to adulthood and now I have 4 little children ages 6 and below!! I just want I be there for them and at my healthiest!! I am their sole provider!

[Hiddenkishez 27]

I worry about this all the time but my mom constantly tells me that I'm young it will bounce back **I'm 23** cardio will burn fat I know that for sure but I don't know anything to tone my body so my research on toning exercise is my mission so when Im cleared to go to the gym

[mo14 17]

Hi! I was approved for the surgery! So I guess I will have the surgery within the next 2 months! But I am afraid of the excess skin! I'm African American and was told by WLS African Americans patients our skin bounce back more! Is this true? Also' date=' if my skin does not "bounce back" so to speak what kind if post surgery am I looking at? Breast lifts? Tummy Tuck? Arms and thighs???!!! I have a goal to loose 160lbs!!![/quote']

Ive lost 74 lbs so far my skin isnt excess i just tone and work out i have a 95lb goal...to make my tummy completely flat id need a tummy tuck but i havent had kids yet so imma wait til after

[bgood597 27]

I was sleeved on June 18' date=' 2013 at 365 pounds. This morning I weighed in at 275. I walk for an hour about 5 times a week and I also do a high impact cardio workout daily. I was told that AA's skin bounce back quickly, but after losing 90 pounds, I'm certain that I am going to need plastics. Other factors such as age, genetics and health also play a huge part in the skin's ability to bounce back. I plan on getting a personal trainer to guide me as far as weight training, but my doc told me that after your skin has been stretched out so far, it's nearly impossible to get it back to its original state.[/quote']

I was told by my nurse that if you exfoliate and use plenty of skin cream it helps with the blood circulation and elasticity in your skin. Plus drinking plenty of Water. Just a suggestion. Good luck.

[erica5754 52]

Thanks for the advice. I definitely thought that my skin would bounce back since I'm only 32, but boy was I wrong. It's not horrible or noticeable in clothing, but my goal is to look good naked.