I'm 49 and relatively fit/toned, but the first place I notice any slacking off is in my upper arms. Right now I'm a bit disgusted at myself for having "let myself go" from the shape I was in summer-before-last, when I had positively sculpted arms. No jiggle, no wiggle whatsoever. Now, after almost 9 months of not lifting weights with any regularity, my biceps are still shapely, but the batwing is growing back. My Mom is 72 and works out daily, but she still fights if not so much a flabby upper arm, a crepey-ness that has more to do with the sagging of the skin than lack of good underlying muscle tone. I think it may be something that many women are just prone to as they age. That said, have you ever worked with a trainer at your gym? The times that I was religiously working out under the supervision of my personal trainer (who also happens to be my husband - I hired him, then married him ;-)), were when I was at my fitness peak. It seems to me that I really do have to continually work at it, almost to the point of being "a fanatic", to get the results that please me most. I would really encourage you to set up a few sessions with a trainer, even if you don't want to commit to one long-term. A good trainer can show you how to get the most out of your weight routines. Many women also think that they're lifting and using the machines properly, but either they're flat-out doing them wrong, or they're not getting the full benefit by carrying through with proper form. I'm a bit embarrassed at the shape of my upper arms right now too, and have foregone sleeveless things until I get back to where I want to be. Thank goodness Fall has arrived, and sweaters will soon be more appropriate here than tank tops. ;-)

One of my fitness instructors has this procedure done on both legs. She has bad valves in both legs, had hers done about 2 weeks apart, maybe 12 - 18 months ago. Unfortunately, she is having it done again, the first leg 2 weeks ago and the other this week. For some reason, it didn't work properly but I don't know enough about it to explain why. I would be happier to ask her tomorrow. Her issue is with valves, and it's something she has to address periodically and always will, so it may not relate to your issue. I can tell you that immediately after the procedure she is up and around, even teaching although she is limited in what she can do - a quick demo in class only, but walking, stairs, normal activity is not limited.

I am happy. Definately see improvement. I didnt have a lot of fat there to begin with. Still healing, it hasnt been even 3 months, they say the results arent final until 6 months or even up to a year. Still some swelling, I was nervous about the skin not retracting at my age but it is. I do have one lump which is fairly common to have in this area after lipo. I am told with massage and time it will resolve. I would do it again. Are you considering it?

And what if he was gay, what's that to you or to anyone? Is that such a crime? I can't believe the homophobic posts you women are making in a public forum. You should be ashamed of yourselves. "All man"? As if men who are gay are not "real" men? *shakes head* Unbelievable.