GSleeve822 394 Posted April 6, 2016 how have any of you been able to prevent loose skin after surgery? what have you done or not done that has worked? Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spdmonkeymama 36 Posted April 6, 2016 I am still preop but I wanted to follow this thread Sent from my SGH-M919 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juno5 30 Posted April 7, 2016 Most often people have told me to strength train. I dont know personally though since I am only 3 months out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsKarenC2008 622 Posted April 7, 2016 now if you find the "answer" to this question ... you'll be a zillionaire! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joannct1 59 Posted April 8, 2016 I am nearly 9 months i have loose skin no matter, my hweight was 258 i am nown132, i hope to lose to 120. i am age 58 as of April 6th, i am 5"2. i have to date lost over 126 pounds, i went from a 3x to a size 10 petite ladies jeans. Med shirts, Sent from my SCH-I535 using the BariatricPal App Excuse mistakes in. Spellings, i am on my cell. Sent from my SCH-I535 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela2231 2 Posted April 10, 2016 I work in the medical field and did research and asked my colleagues. When you are approved start weight training, thats actually in my info that I got with the program. But Ive seen they recommend at leasr 3-6 months post-op before starting. Then a nurse I know who lost a significant amount of weight recommended cocoa butter. Its not a cure all but it helps especially your inner thighs, abdomen and arms. They said to make sure to use it everyday and to "learn to pamper yourself". Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carolina07 45 Posted April 10, 2016 I work in the medical field and did research and asked my colleagues. When you are approved start weight training, thats actually in my info that I got with the program. But Ive seen they recommend at leasr 3-6 months post-op before starting. Then a nurse I know who lost a significant amount of weight recommended cocoa butter. Its not a cure all but it helps especially your inner thighs, abdomen and arms. They said to make sure to use it everyday and to "learn to pamper yourself". Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Hi Angela! What kind of Cocoa Butter? Brand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela2231 2 Posted April 10, 2016 I work in the medical field and did research and asked my colleagues. When you are approved start weight training, thats actually in my info that I got with the program. But Ive seen they recommend at leasr 3-6 months post-op before starting. Then a nurse I know who lost a significant amount of weight recommended cocoa butter. Its not a cure all but it helps especially your inner thighs, abdomen and arms. They said to make sure to use it everyday and to "learn to pamper yourself". Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Hi Angela! What kind of Cocoa Butter? Brand? They didn't tell me a specific brand but to just get a decent one. So I just made sure to buy a decent name brand one at the pharmacy. Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted April 10, 2016 I like Palmer's cocoa butter and cocoa oil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mistyvsgsurvivor 0 Posted April 10, 2016 My surgery was Friday April 8th. How soon did you all start exercising ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sja 38 Posted April 10, 2016 Following too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela2231 2 Posted April 11, 2016 My surgery was Friday April 8th. How soon did you all start exercising ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Mine was April 5th and Im doing 3 10 min walks a day. My doctors wanted me doing that by the end of my first week. I started with walking around my house the first day home then worked my way to 1 10 min walk out side then the next day did 2 and so on. Still increasing it a little each day even by a few minutes. My doctor wants me getting in as close to 10,000 steps a day. Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbain 29 Posted April 11, 2016 @@mistyvsgsurvivor My nurse said 6 weeks post-op, but if you can walk daily, even 15 minutes, do that. It will help you get going, and as you lose, it will be so much nicer to walk! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
