Skin

[h.brooks661989 50]

I am 5 days out and have lost 7lbs so far. I have never been a gym type of person but i am so scared that if i dont get to the gym asap im going to have saggy skin. For anyone who just works out at home what do you do? I started at 303 preop and now i am 278 post op. helpp.

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[Nativprincezz 20]

I am 2 days out but I was just tripping because I stepped on the scale yesterday and it says 286 n I weighed 280 before surgery idk it just weird I'm not sure if it was the stuff they pump ur stomach with to do surgery....

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I am 5 days out and have lost 7lbs so far. I have never been a gym type of person but i am so scared that if i dont get to the gym asap im going to have saggy skin. For anyone who just works out at home what do you do? I started at 303 preop and now i am 278 post op. helpp.

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You really can't work out until cleared by your surgeon. You risk hernias and complications. Walking is just about all you can do for the next few weeks anyway. Skin has more to do with genetics, how much weight to lose, how many times you've lost and gained, and age. You can help by getting enough Protein and fluids, taking Vitamins and keeping your skin moisturized - and then some strength/resistance training once cleared. It still is no guarantee. Deal with the skin if it gets to that point - right now concentrate on getting healthy and eating properly. It's important not to dwell on the scale either - your weight will fluctuate and stall. Just stay with your plan and you will lose weight at a healthy rate.

[h.brooks661989 50]

I am 5 days out and have lost 7lbs so far. I have never been a gym type of person but i am so scared that if i dont get to the gym asap im going to have saggy skin. For anyone who just works out at home what do you do? I started at 303 preop and now i am 278 post op. helpp.

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You really can't work out until cleared by your surgeon. You risk hernias and complications. Walking is just about all you can do for the next few weeks anyway. Skin has more to do with genetics, how much weight to lose, how many times you've lost and gained, and age. You can help by getting enough Protein and fluids, taking Vitamins and keeping your skin moisturized - and then some strength/resistance training once cleared. It still is no guarantee. Deal with the skin if it gets to that point - right now concentrate on getting healthy and eating properly. It's important not to dwell on the scale either - your weight will fluctuate and stall. Just stay with your plan and you will lose weight at a healthy rate.

I am walking one mile a day right now and hopes to move it up within the next few days and i will definitely try to my skin moisturized and continue to to take my Vitamins and Protein as much as possible. Thank you for your insight

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[AngelaP600 7]

Walk. Go for walks around your neighborhood. You cannot work out until you are month or two post surgery. But any doctor or nutritionist will tell you to walk. That will help the healing, the gas, and motivate your stomach

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[laceemouse 631]

I am 5 days out and have lost 7lbs so far. I have never been a gym type of person but i am so scared that if i dont get to the gym asap im going to have saggy skin. For anyone who just works out at home what do you do? I started at 303 preop and now i am 278 post op. helpp.

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You really can't work out until cleared by your surgeon. You risk hernias and complications. Walking is just about all you can do for the next few weeks anyway. Skin has more to do with genetics, how much weight to lose, how many times you've lost and gained, and age. You can help by getting enough Protein and fluids, taking Vitamins and keeping your skin moisturized - and then some strength/resistance training once cleared. It still is no guarantee. Deal with the skin if it gets to that point - right now concentrate on getting healthy and eating properly. It's important not to dwell on the scale either - your weight will fluctuate and stall. Just stay with your plan and you will lose weight at a healthy rate.

I am walking one mile a day right now and hopes to move it up within the next few days and i will definitely try to my skin moisturized and continue to to take my Vitamins and Protein as much as possible. Thank you for your insight

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Go on YouTube and search for WLS videos, VSG, RNY, etc. Almost everyone has loose skin, depending on how much you have to lose, where you carry your weight, etc. Exercising can help skin on your arms and legs because the muscle grows to fill in the skin a little. But almost everyone ends up with loose skin on their stomach. Moisturizer, vitamins, and such are all good for you but you can go see LOTS of people posting pictures of their excess skin, they call them "skin flicks".

[IMissVegas 23]

Swimming and moisturizing, once you're allowed to swim, of course.

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