Question:
How to prevent a lot of hanging skin in stomach area, any helpful exercises?

   — sheila F. (posted on June 17, 2003)

June 17, 2003
I am wondering that too. There is a lady at one of the support groups that I attend that looks fantastic after 140 lb loss. She drinks tons of water. She drinks 120 oz a day. I am pre-op but plan on adding additional water to my plan. Hope you get some good answers.
   — Terry Lynn W.

June 17, 2003
Unfortunately, all of the exercise in the world won't tighten up skin...only the muscles underneath. I have found that even after doing crunches, on a machine, with 40 pounds of weight that my muscles are tightening up nicely, but it's almost making the skin look a bit saggier...same thing with the 'girls'. But, you know, resistance exercise has so many other benefits that I would encourage you to give it a try anyway. Good luck!
   — eaamc