Question:
Did anyone beat saging skin post-op?

I'm 5'8 278 lbs male. 42 BMI. Is there anything that can be done to prevent loose skin. excercise routines, skin products etc...    — garyd (posted on January 13, 2006)

January 13, 2006
The younger you are, the less the problem will be with loose skin. It is unavoidable, however, once the skin on your belly hangs to your knees....you can fry bacon naked and not burn your you know what!
   — mrwmd

January 13, 2006
I agree that age will help somewhat - the younger you are the better the chance your skin will be more elastic - but some of it is just luck of the draw. Some people I have seen have almost no loose skin.....others - even younger ones have a lot. Exercise helps to a point, but it isn't the cure-all, and skin cremes - well, they soften the skin but they don't make it shrink. Eat healthy, exercise, get plenty of rest and if you have loose skin - deal with it when you get there. Don't let it be a determining factor to getting the surgery. At least you will be healthy! Good luck!
   — patgels

January 13, 2006
Once released from the hospital I started walking which helped enormously. As soon as I was able I began more vigorous aerobic exercises and using weight machines. I know before anyone says anything but the doctor and dietician approved along with starting with very low weights. I still use low weights and repitition. I noticed my arms toning up nicely and my stomach is some what better than it was but a TT will probably still be needed. All of the literature I read for plastics states they want you on a exercise program so that the underlying muscle is in the best shape and therefore get the best results from the plastics.
   — 1968 Loser

January 14, 2006
The only thing I can add to all the good advice is water.. Drink plenty and do water aerobics or swimming, they are both beneficial to good skin elasticity. Best Wishes
   — hopeiloseit

January 16, 2006
Besides the toning exercises and the water...the only other thing i can add is that i read somewhere that if you keep your skin hydrated then it helps retain elasticity. Again, I'm sure alot depends on genetics but it makes sense to me and if it helps at all...I'm all for it. I moisturize like crazy now in the spots where i know i'm going to sag alot. Under my arms, chest, and stomach mostly. I've pretty religious about it since my surgury last May. I am still saggy but my skin is not dry and wrinkly and it is responding to toning exercises...so only time will tell for sure... Amy
   — drosch1