New member...some concerns about loose skin

[cottage_rose]

Hi Everybody.
I'm fat and 50. Been 70-80 lbs. over weight for almost 30 years.
I know I have to lose weight if I want remain healthy and live a long life. I am not a vain person....but I have an apron of fat on my lower abdomen and was wondering if my age if your skin shrinks at all after substantial weight loss. Theres no way I can afford a tummy tuck.
Any of you guys out there that have lost alot of weight and dealt with the loose skin issue? Just curious.

[wendylovesbacon]

I have an apron too. I need to loose 100lbs. I thought about it (i am 52) and was wondering if the skin would fall down to my knee's.
I think that exercise will help some. If not I'll just tuck it into my pants and call it a day.

[cottage_rose]

Well ya I will "tuck it in" or tie it in a knot or whatever! :P
Surprized theres not more replies on this one.
I was hoping for an ex-chubby to fill me in on what to expect.

[Sari]

Some one was talking about this in another forum.. there is a cream you can get that helps firm the skin or something... if you lose the weight slowly I would imagine it would help... The topic was "how will I look after I lose 100lbs weight loss" it is in the diet support forum.. there is some good info in that topic

[Susannaj4]

Yes, there are several creams you can use, you just pick the right one for you. check out that thread.

[cottage_rose]

thanks!

Keep in mind that the creams are not permanent. They only work while they are on your skin. It temporaily tightens your skin with chemicals. I think, however, that if you lose weight more slowly, the issue of loose skin is minimal. It's only if you have a lot to lose and do so very quickly the natural elasticity of your skin doesn't have time to keep up.

[hortenhands]

I agree with Loriann if you lost weight slowly you should have no problems

[Teuthis]

Yes, losing the weight slowly, as we tend to do on Atkins, gives the skin time to tighten too. I think part of it depends on age. I'm 55 and so far I haven't had any real looseness other than that I would expect with age; quite minor. I too will be interested to see what is left when I eventually lose all the weight I need to.

Of course I'm an optimist. Because I already have grocery checkers giving me senior discounts. If I get loose skin I may just pull it all back and tie it up.