Question:
Has anybody seen it to be a problem to have loose skin if they are working out?

I plan on working out even more so after my surg. but this is my biggest fear. Also seems like i have heard that some doctors do a tummy tuck when doing the procedure. any help will be appreciated. I am hoping to have my surg in the next couple of weeks. Also has anybody went back to work less than two weeks after the surg. I cant see my self just sitting around.i have the insurance part taken care of for the most part. i atleast have one plan that will cover it. working with my other insurance. please email me if you have any suggestions for me. or tips that you would of like to have known prior to your surg. [email protected] Thank you Barb    — Barbara R. (posted on August 23, 2000)

August 24, 2000
Hi Barb. Loose skin is a problem until you've worked out at least 6 weeks...perseverence! Iwent back to work 4 weeks after surgery. I just couldn't imagine all the stress and noise at the office before that. Just watch soaps or read, you'll probably be glad you did.
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February 5, 2001
Hi, I had a panni (to some called a mini tuck) and returned to work in 3 days (drains were removed day 2). I even did an air travel to Dallas from Chicago on day 4. (I'm a consultant and could not take the time off because I was on a project) I didn't have very much pain, I wore a really snug (but very comfortable) undergarment that I had to wear for 6 weeks. The lack of pain I was told, was due to the fact that the skin was stretched so much, all nerve endings were obliterated. And since no muscle was cut and limited only to skin and fat the pain was so minimal. Now gallbladdar surgery? Now that was a trip!!! I prayed to die, I was in so much pain post op! The incisions are different which is the reason there was minimal pain. Hip to Hip incision vs. slanted breast bone to right side (12 inches). I still have no sensation around the incision. Anyway, contact me if you need some more info.
   — corpdiva2006