Question:
do you always get the sagging skin?
i am more of a pear shape and hoping to have lap-rny. i am concerned about how bad the sagging skin is after you loose some weight. i am not going to change my mind about the surgery, i just wanted to know about it. thanks in advance.be blessed. — latreshar (posted on May 14, 2008)
May 14, 2008
From what I understand, the younger you are the better chance of less
excess skin. I am 48 and I am hoping this is not true. We will see.
— bikermama
May 14, 2008
If you are under the age of 45 and your starting body mass is under 50 BMI
then you will most likely not need to have plastic surgery to remove the
excess skin from weight loss. There are other factors that may play into
this. If you are a Sun Worshiper (IE: if you spent a good portion of your
life in the sun getting a tan or went to tanning salons) you may have
damaged your skin's ability to rebound and it may not be elastic enough to
shrink. You may require surgery even if you fall into the category above.
There are those that have genetic issues that would keep them from having
skin that is elastic enough to rebound and not need surgery. There are
other possible issues that would keep the skin from rebounding but I am not
an expert on the subject and you would need to consult with a plastic
surgeon or a skin care expert about this to learn more. I only know this
because my wife is a Nurse Practitioner and she researched the subject when
she was looking at the surgery for ME. This is what she discovered and
told me when she made her discovery. There is no NEED to have the skin
removed after weight loss. The issue is usually a matter that is
considered a cosmetic problem and not a health risk.
I hope this helps,
Hugh
— hubarlow
May 14, 2008
First, no one can predict who will need (or desire, or feel compelled) to
have skin removed after a big weight loss. For me, I was amazed at how
little excess skin I had on my back (had been afraid of bat wings) and arms
even after losing 300 pounds (I had lost over 250 the first 11 months).
Secondly, for some people the excess skin is a medical necessity to have it
removed-- this is particularly true for large pannis that can contribute to
hernias. Also, many of us with some extra skin can develop serious rashes
that can't really be cured medicinally, so surgery is necessary.
— SteveColarossi
May 14, 2008
Hi, I has the by-pass almost 3 yrs ago and my tummy used to be almost to my
knees when I would sit down, well now that I have went down 264 pound Thank
GOD that my skin has went backin and I have only a lil bit of sagging skin
that I need to work on and I am 41 yrs old. I am able to get around better
and out of the house but most of all I can be involved in my son's life
again. I had a few problems after my surgery but most people do because
you are putting something in your body that isnt suppose to be there but in
other words with all the trouble I had would I do it again?? YES in a heart
beat !!! I hope and pray that you do great with your surgery and your skin
pulls back into place like it is suppose to be. Keep your Faith in the One
above and He will guide you through it. Take care have a great day and
above all else GOD BLESS YOU !!
~Jen Lambert
— J. Lambert
May 14, 2008
It depends a lot on you. I lost 150LBS and I have some excess skin. Not
enough to have insurance pay to remove it. My face and neck are great. No
sagging skin at all and I am 43. My stomach a little my arms I have bat
wings and inside my thighs I have a little. My friend had it done and she
looks like an old lady now with all the wrinkles. Excercise is key. It may
not prevent any sagging but it will help
— Joanc
May 14, 2008
I had a BMI over 50 and was 62. After my first 100 pounds, I have very
little sagging skin because I have done everything the docs told me to do.
Stick to the health diet, fresh meast lot fat dairy, fresh fruits and
vegatables and not more than 1000 calories a day, of whiuch 70% of my
calories need to come from Protein, that is Meats, Low Fat Dairy, and
Beans. No carbs, and that includs breads, rice pasta and potatoes. Next
excersize to you want to drop, and make sure you are doing all kinds
ofexcersize to work all your mussels by week 5 following surgery. I do
three streching classes a week, and took up golf in addition to having a
personal trainer one day a week at the gym, but I go every day 6 days a
week, even if it has to be 5:00 AM or midnight to get it in my day. I just
added swimming. I use skin lotions every night on the areas that as loose,
to give oils to them. After 5 months they tell me in the next 6 months I
will have some loose skin under my upper arms and legs, but if I keep
wearing spandex undergarments my stomach appears to be pulling the skin in
and I realy can't beleive it at my age. I got hope from one of the women
in our support group that did all this and after 200 Lbs, she wore a 2
piece bathing suit to the meeting to show off her body with almost no
hanging or sagging skin and a body that looks like she has been that way
all her life. She also had a very smal amount under her arms, but she is
developing more musele to replace the small sag in her skin. Best of
success to you.
— William (Bill) wmil
May 15, 2008
There is sagging skin in the beginning. For many, it tightens up over time
with a good work out and muscle toning. Good skin care helps. You have to
keep the skin moisturized and fed (vitamins and minerals that are good for
your health as well as your skin) Use a light sun block even with your
dark skin. Exfoliate with a body and face scrubbing 3 times a week to get
rid of pale lifeless skin and promote healthy new skin growth...you'll see
a difference with these things much faster. It doesn't have to be
expensive to take care of your skin...In some places the skin is stretched
beyond repair...I can live with my little problem spots...but I went from
315 to 165 (pear shape) My legs are my least favorite...but they always
were my trouble area. Oh well...I'm not into plastic surgery...I get
really weak and ill looking at photos...I can't do that! LOL But so many
do and are happy with their results...Maybe one day I can overcome it and
fix my legs and my NECK! I hate the little tiny turkey neck thing! Good
luck...Get healthy first...Skin later...
— .Anita R.
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