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Need help from the experts!

CJ111 — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 21:01:13 GMT

Hello ladies (or guys) of QVC! I have been away from the forums for quite some time due to excessive temptation to spend money I don't have!! And, a while back, I did ask one of these questions already, but maybe something new has come out, or a new forum member could help. I am looking for something for "crepey" lines, that I have SO SEVERELY after losing 125 lbs. The extra flab I have given up on...have tried some firming products, no good. The lines are the worst under my arms, so bad that I won't wear sleeveless tops

Any ideas and I would be eternally grateful. I may be 57, but I don't think of it as vanity, it's more like pride in what I've accomplished....so far.

Happy Fall.....Cassie

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Mz iMac — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 21:06:00 GMT

N!P & Tuck

Congrats on your weight loss.

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Harpa — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 21:51:44 GMT

Gold Bond Ultimate Rough & Bumpy will help with skin texture.

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Carmie — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 22:12:42 GMT

My guess the lines under your arms are stretch marks. There is no way to make them go away unless you remove the skin. They are very common among people who have lost a lot of weight.

I would suggest you just wear clothing to cover them up, or say the heck with it and wear what you want.

We have a large screen TV with a clear picture. I noticed a QVC model who has lost weight and she has these same lines on her upper arms. She is still a model and she is still beautiful. Lines are part of being human and nothing to be embarassed about. You might want to embrace them.

Congratulations on your weight loss,

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wagirl — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:46:23 GMT

OP---What a fantastic thing you done, losing that weight!! Congrats!! I'm sure it was tough. Do you have more to lose? I agree that there is nothing topical that can tighten up loose skin. Have you seen a plastic surgeon about what the procedure would be? You deserve to feel as great about your new body as you can. I know it would be very pricey and not sure ins would cover it. Those would be things you would have to research. And having just gone thru surgery myself in the last 2 weeks, it is an ordeal. But find out as much as you can. I went to a plactic surgeon about reconstruction for breast cancer and it was way more than I thought I could go thru. But I did find out alot of info. Ask if a consultation fee would be charged; sometimes they are free altho the appt prob would cost. But worth it for me. Good luck and once agin---BRAVO!!!!!!!!!

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Fressa — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:50:21 GMT

Congratulations on the weight loss!

I like and have had decent results with the following products:

First Aid Ultra REpair cream

Josie Maran's body butter or honey Divine butter

Dr. Denese Hyrdroshield serum...it works very well on crappiness.

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Sister Golden Hair — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 01:59:50 GMT

@CJ111 I'm 64 and our son has had me lifting weights to keep in shape.

You start with very little and build up. Even start with two large cans.

Of course, it won't get rid of everything but I think as we age, it is good to do what we can to stay limber.

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quadmimi — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 02:39:04 GMT

@CJ111 wrote:
Hello ladies (or guys) of QVC! I have been away from the forums for quite some time due to excessive temptation to spend money I don't have!! And, a while back, I did ask one of these questions already, but maybe something new has come out, or a new forum member could help. I am looking for something for "crepey" lines, that I have SO SEVERELY after losing 125 lbs. The extra flab I have given up on...have tried some firming products, no good. The lines are the worst under my arms, so bad that I won't wear sleeveless tops
Any ideas and I would be eternally grateful. I may be 57, but I don't think of it as vanity, it's more like pride in what I've accomplished....so far.
Happy Fall.....Cassie

Great for you @CJ111 I don't know if this would be an "add on help" to other things, but I have used Susan Lucci's pilates chair, (now sold here on the Q) I have had mine for many years, I do it faithfully everyday, my under arm skin is awsome...(I know you said you have extra) but I think it would still help alot..She has exercise guides, CD's, the chair is very portable, but I leave mine up always...to me it's like having a gym in my house as there are so many ways to use it.......oh I also use Josie Maran body butter on my arms everday and especially the underneath side...good luck..

(and I am a Grammy..

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CJ111 — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 02:55:49 GMT

Hi, and thank you so much for the input. I'm willing to try anything at this point!!! It was very kind of you to respond.

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CJ111 — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 03:03:11 GMT

Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm really about 7 lbs. under my goal weight, but the irony is if I could snap my fingers and have all the extra flab (sorry, it's an ugly word) and extra skin instantly removed, I'm betting it would had up to another at least 20 lbs. That's how much there is. Insurance will cover NO part of any procedure I have in this department, and sadly out of pocket is out of the question. So. as one kind writer wrote me, maybe I should embrace what I have. I will never, ever be able to do that, but I guess acceptance will be the closest thing. I still would have had the surgery, but I do wish someone had told me about the "leftovers". I would have been at least prepared. I had NO idea this would happen. Good riddance to the 134 lbs., that I've lost, but I guess nothing is perfect. Thank you again "wagirl" for the post. It's appreciated.

Cassie

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HappyDaze — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 03:05:03 GMT

No advice but wow congratulations for losing that amount of weight! That must have taken alot of hard work. Good job!

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CJ111 — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 03:06:03 GMT

Hi Fressa, I will be very interested to look into the Dr. Denese product you mentioned, because the "condition" with my under arms is exactly what is called "crepey" skin. Very, very fine wrinkles, but about 100 of them!! I thank you for writing.

Cassie

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CJ111 — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 03:10:04 GMT

First of all......LOVE the Snoopy picture. I've adored him forever!! I appreciate the compliment of the weight loss. It did take a lot of work, except for the 1st 100 lbs. that pretty much just flew off because of the surgery. The last 34 has been harder because it becomes a mental game, so much more than physical. You get SO tempted to back to old habits, and being overweight most of my life, I'll always want to eat. It's just being strong enough to stay on course so I will never have to go through being at that weight again. It was a horrible way to live. Take care, and thanks again.

Cassie

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Katcat1 — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 03:11:29 GMT

When you lose that much weight there is no product that is going to put your skin back together nicely. You would need to have plastic surgery to correct the problem. That's what people have to do that lose 500 lbs. Congratulations on your weight loss. That is a great accomplishment. If you don't have money for the surgery or don't want it, just wear longer sleeves and think of your accomplishment.

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Andreatoo — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 03:35:41 GMT

First of all congratulations! Secondly have you checked into donating the extra skin? I believe that can help defray much of the cost of the procedure to tighten up

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Luv pets — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 01:47:28 GMT

Congratulations CJ111 upon your weight loss! I too have lost over one hundred pounds. I find myself in the same position as you. I have excess skin that will not tighten, no matter how much I exercise. I have discussed this with my doctor and learned about reduction surgery.

Some health insurance companies will pay for excess skin removal surgery if it presents health problems. Some people experience skin disorders underneath the excess skin at their abdomen. If the skin is difficult to keep clean, other skin problems can result. Adults with excess skin, experiencing skin rashes, infections and even sores, can seek help.

Good luck! HTH