New here with a question about skin (M)

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Registered: 03-27-2003
New here with a question about skin (M)
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Thu, 03-24-2005 - 1:24pm

Hi there,
I'm kind of new here. I was here about 4 years ago and lost about 15 lbs before I got pregnant with my 2nd child. I've since had a 3rd baby as well, who is now 18 months old.

Anyway, I am in the process of losing 120 lbs. I have already lost 40. I started at 255 this past January ('05) and hope to reach 135 by sometime next year (I'm 5'5" and very small boned). I took a good look at myself in the mirror this morning, which I haven't done in at least a month or so. I wanted to see if I felt brave enough to buy a "regular" swimsuit for a trip we are taking to Florida in 2.5 weeks (y'know...instead of my usual "grandma" suits). I decided that if my tummy doesn't look too bad in one that I would because my legs look alot better than they did 40 lbs ago.

Anyway...on to my question. I have an "apron" of skin and a lot of stretch marks on my stomach from my pregnancies and my weight combined. Its getting a bit smaller, but not that much yet. I also noticed for the first time this morning that there are spots on the backs of my arms and my inner thighs where there is some extra skin now. Is there anything I can do to prevent this from getting worse? I drink lots of water and fluids and I exercise alot (cardio and weight training). Would a body firming cream of some sort help me? If so, how do I choose one? Any other ideas? I'm really scared that I'm going to end up like one of those people with all the skin hanging off of them and need major surgery or something to get rid of it all.

Thanks!

Karen
255/215/135

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Registered: 05-17-2004
Thu, 03-24-2005 - 2:37pm

Hi Karen:


First, Welcome to the board.

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