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Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
I managed to lose 90 lbs since DD was born 12 months ago, but I am covered in stretch marks. Is there anything I can use to fade them?
And what can I do to tighten my skin on my stomach? It is gross!
Message edited 3/7/2011 5:23:03 PM.
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Carolyn
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Re: Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
Michelle - I used Strivectin-SD and my stretch marks look soooo much better. They are almost completely faded (although you can still definitely see them). No advice for the loose skin, except maybe a tummy tuck 
Congrats on the weight loss!
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maybeamommy
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Re: Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
GO MICH!!!
My stretch marks have significantly faded since having Loey, so I'm not sure what to say to help with that.
I am wondering about tightening stomach skin too. I have a diastasis which is an abnormal separation of the stomach muscles, so my muscles are VERY separated leaving me a little "pooch" that makes me look very pregnant after I eat!
I just ordered this "boot camp" DVD and I'm going to try that - it's geared toward moms.
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TheDivineMrsM
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Re: Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
Wow... 90 lbs?? Go you!!
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twinkletoes807
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Re: Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
Posted by TheDivineMrsM
Wow... 90 lbs?? Go you!!
Seriously! You rocked it, girl!   For the lose skin, if you don't want to go the tummy tuck route, then find a dermatologist who does thermage. My sister's inlaws have a derm practice in westchester and they do this. Apparently it really works. Here's a before and after pic I found after getting thermage done:
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Re: Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
Ooh thanks everyone!
Carolyn-I was thinking about the Strivectin.
Hayley-you still look hot to me 
Gabi-I will look into that as well!
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1stimemom
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Re: Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
lighten - bio oil (it will work with your light skin
flab - excersize - unfortunately that is all that works
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TripletMom
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Re: Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
wooohoooo you go girl with the weight loss
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summerBaby10
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Re: Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
Posted by twinkletoes807
Apparently it really works. Here's a before and after pic I found after getting thermage done:
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michelle, 90lbs in 1 year!! congrats!
Gabi, is this you? The outcome is great! I'm going to look into this for myself. Thanks for sharing!
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mig
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Re: Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
A friend of mine lost about the same weight and had a lot of stretch marks and a significant amount of sagging skin. You can not excercise enough to tighten the extra skin. She got a tummy tuck and looks fabulous, although I'm not sure how many people would go that route or have the money to pay for it. If it's not your kind of route, maybe using a body shaper underneath your clothing? Congrats on the weight loss!!!
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spa118
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Re: Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
I have no advice - but 90 lbs!!!! Amazing! Congrats!
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Re: Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
Posted by mig
A friend of mine lost about the same weight and had a lot of stretch marks and a significant amount of sagging skin. You can not excercise enough to tighten the extra skin. She got a tummy tuck and looks fabulous, although I'm not sure how many people would go that route or have the money to pay for it. If it's not your kind of route, maybe using a body shaper underneath your clothing? Congrats on the weight loss!!!
Thank you.
I don't want to do a tummy tuck right now because I am definitely not done having children. It is not terrible, but my skin is mushy and there is a little bit that hangs over. I am definitely planning a tummy tuck when I am over and done!
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Re: Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
Thank you everyone! 
Even though I am definitely distributed differently from before, it is definitely nice to be back in a lot of different things I haven't been able to wear in over 3 years!
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NYchic
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Re: Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
I've been using the new Mademera cream that is for stretch marks...it works! They are fading lighter...they won't go away but the color has gotten better and skin is just smoother. I highly recommend...all parenting magazines have a coupon for it...I see the coupon in them all the time. You have to use it daily though - day and night!
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NYchic
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Re: Strech Mark Question (And skin after c/s question
Posted by spa118
90 lbs!!!! Amazing! Congrats!
Ditto! AMAZING!
How did you do it if you don't mind my asking?
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| Posted 3/8/11 9:42 AM |
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Posted by NYchic
Posted by spa118
90 lbs!!!! Amazing! Congrats!
Ditto! AMAZING!
How did you do it if you don't mind my asking?
Of course!
I had to eliminate dairy and soy due to DD's milk allergy and after I saw how great I felt, I adapted it as a lifestyle. I combined this with Bethenny Frankel's Naturally Thin, and took principles, such as smaller portions and eating frequently. I also cook a lot more and use spices in place of cheese and butter. I also eat natural as often as possible and eliminated processed foods, high fructose corn syrup and soy lecithin.
I exercise when I can but I carry DD a lot and I use her as fitness equipment-I do overhead presses with her, situps, walk around the block holding her. It is a human medicine ball!
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