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Belly apron
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andie1379
New Member
Could I ask how old is your daughter? I'm getting the bypass on jan and I'm 28, I want to lose around 12 stone but I have a fear that I will be left with rolls and rolls of loose skin!
top_kat
Well-Known Member
I still have about 3 stone to go, have lost almost 11 and the loose skin is a serious issue and problem. My provider discussed it with me when I was 6 stone down and they advised me then that the only resolution would be surgery, and they were right.
I approached my GP recently who also said that surgery will be the only answer, that my loose skin is at about 20lb on it own. It causes a lot of problems medically, causes lower back ache, infections, rashes, itching and lots of ickiness
I didn't think at the start it would bother me, but I've been overweight for all of my life and now that I'm the lightest I have been since I was 18, it's bringing it's own issues in terms of self loathing. My legs would fit comfortable into size 14 trousers I have to have an 18 to hold the skin
I wasn't prepared that I may feel this way losing weight.....and yes, while I feel much better being the size I now am, and still going down, it isn't great re the skin, but life is oh so much better
I approached my GP recently who also said that surgery will be the only answer, that my loose skin is at about 20lb on it own. It causes a lot of problems medically, causes lower back ache, infections, rashes, itching and lots of ickiness
I didn't think at the start it would bother me, but I've been overweight for all of my life and now that I'm the lightest I have been since I was 18, it's bringing it's own issues in terms of self loathing. My legs would fit comfortable into size 14 trousers I have to have an 18 to hold the skin
I wasn't prepared that I may feel this way losing weight.....and yes, while I feel much better being the size I now am, and still going down, it isn't great re the skin, but life is oh so much better
Val
Committed Weight Loser
Yes of course my daughter is 32 and she really looks good, also she had 2 babies with 13 months of each other so her poor old tum really went through it..and she looks great, your young and have age on your side
You will be fine, rub in plenty of oils and do some exercise and Im sure it will be fine..better to have loose skin than skin full of great globules of yellow bubbly fat
You will be fine, rub in plenty of oils and do some exercise and Im sure it will be fine..better to have loose skin than skin full of great globules of yellow bubbly fat
flutterby1966
Well-Known Member
It's definitely a wait and see thing ... I am 46 and have lost over 11 stones taking me from a 24/26 to a 10/12 and I consider myself very fortunate to have a flat stomach
chummy
New Member
You need to do plenty if plank exercises. You'll get there but it will take time and dedication. I don't know if I can put a link up but I will.
http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises_10.htm
Good luck
Xx
http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises_10.htm
Good luck
Xx
bichonbabies
Member
Can I ask did you do lots of exercise? If so what kind? And how long had you been over weight? Sorry to be so personal I hate my tum now nervous of how it will look.. XIt's definitely a wait and see thing ... I am 46 and have lost over 11 stones taking me from a 24/26 to a 10/12 and I consider myself very fortunate to have a flat stomach
tealovingsleever
New Member
The plank does nothing for my stomach. You cant tone skin!
chummy
New Member
I suppose that's where we're all different, it works for some. It just depends how much it's stretched!! Unfortunately surgery may be your only option.
Good luck xx
tealovingsleever
New Member
Oh I know it is. Everywhere!
Summerband
New Member
I am 34 and I have had 3 C-sections and have a bikini line scar under my tummy "apron"...hate that word!
As I loose it is getting smaller, but still droopy, and I have no doubt that in the end a tummy tuck will be the only way to improve it. I also have a lot of wobbly-ness at the tops of my thighs...I wonder how that will pan out? I am not worried about anywhere else.
I am lucky in that I don't get the soreness or infections or fungal probs that lots get with the apron. I shower every morning and make a real point of drying below it and using baby powder there. That is it.
I am a little worried about my boobs....I think they will be the part of me that I want to do something about most. They are deflating...the only way to describe it. Once the weight is gone I will definitely investigate reconstructive surgery for tummy and boobs....but don't really want implants, just a natural look...not sure what the options are, but definitely something to research.
As I loose it is getting smaller, but still droopy, and I have no doubt that in the end a tummy tuck will be the only way to improve it. I also have a lot of wobbly-ness at the tops of my thighs...I wonder how that will pan out? I am not worried about anywhere else.
I am lucky in that I don't get the soreness or infections or fungal probs that lots get with the apron. I shower every morning and make a real point of drying below it and using baby powder there. That is it.
I am a little worried about my boobs....I think they will be the part of me that I want to do something about most. They are deflating...the only way to describe it. Once the weight is gone I will definitely investigate reconstructive surgery for tummy and boobs....but don't really want implants, just a natural look...not sure what the options are, but definitely something to research.
flutterby1966
Well-Known Member
I didn't exercise apart from walk my dogs. I have always yoyo'd since primary school, so the skins always been stretched. I did have a boob job through because all that was left was skin and the consultant said there was no help that could be given to 'tidy them up' ... the skin needed lifting and implants.
