Hannah_Johnson

I did gastric sleeve, and right after, I underwent rapid weight loss, appearing most conspicuously in my face and neck. Will I ever gain a fit look on my face and neck after such a rapid loss of weight following gastric sleeve?

As @SmolGojira says, there are many factors that will influence how much loose skin you have on your face and body. But if one like me aren't too happy with the amount of loose skin they have, there remain non-invasive and minimally invasive things one can do to help improve the appearance of their skin. That doesn't mean, however, that you will be able to get rid of all your loose skin 100% dependent on non-invasive procedures. And if one has little recourse besides doing invasive, make sure you see someone who is reputable and whom you trust! Also remember that these things take time - it's not an instant fix.

It's great to hear that you are considering all of your options when it comes to loose skin. It is true that there are many factors that play into how our skin responds to weight loss, and genetics is definitely one of the biggest ones. However, there are a few things that you can do to help your skin bounce back, even if it takes a little longer than you'd like. First and foremost, make sure that you are eating a healthy, balanced diet and getting enough protein. This will help your skin to heal and repair itself from the inside out. Additionally, staying hydrated is key for keeping your skin looking its best. Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day, and consider adding a daily moisturizer to your skin care routine. Finally, give yourself time. It can take months or even years for your skin to fully adjust to your new body, so be patient and give your skin the time it needs to bounce back. If you are still unhappy with your appearance after a few years, then you can always talk to a dermatologist or plastic surgeon about your options. Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely keep all of this in mind as I continue on my journey. Thanks for the advice! I am only a few months out, so I am hopeful that my skin will tighten up a bit more over time. I am being very consistent with my skin care regimen and using sunscreen religiously, so fingers crossed that will help! I am also drinking tons of water and eating pretty well, so hopefully that will make a difference too. I know it will take time and patience, but I am hopeful that I will see some more improvement. I'm so sorry to hear that you're struggling with your loose skin! I can completely understand how frustrating it must be. Have you considered talking to your doctor about surgery? It sounds like you've been doing everything right in terms of taking care of yourself, but sometimes our bodies need a little extra help. Surgery could be the answer for you and it's always worth exploring all of your options. I had never even heard of "turkey neck" until I started my weight loss journey. I was always unhappy with how my neck looked, but I thought it was just because I was overweight. Now that I've lost the weight, turkey neck is one of the things that bothers me most about my appearance. It's really hard to feel good about myself when people are constantly pointing out how saggy and wrinkled my skin looks. But you're right - at the end of the day, being healthy and feeling good about myself is more important than anything else!

Thank you very much for your answers, y'all! Without any exceptions, and I mean it. I really appreciate telling me all about the problems you've faced and potential solutions. Weight problems are as difficult as they are, I appreciate that there are others who have the same problem (and sometimes even the same kinds of problems). For the time being, I've decided to give it some time and, if there is a need for it, then I would decide to proceed with a surgical procedure such as non-ablative partial laser resurfacing. If not, perhaps I can be patient and wait it out until my weight and appearance may stabilize after a waiting period.

A year ago, I did gastric sleeve. My weight was originally 230 pounds. Now, it's 117 pounds. I feel pretty ecstatic that my weight has gone down. However, that's where the happy list ends. I'm concerned with the direction my life is heading after the surgery. I suffer from the following problems: Chronic constipation. I must take Dulcolax laxative every day for relief. Miralax powder doesn't work. My GI doctor performed a colonoscopy, but nothing malign was found. It's debilitating not to be able to get the relief I desperately need, and to feel dependent on medications when I thought this would be temporary. Increased appetite. It's becoming more difficult to control my eating habits. I'm constantly hungry. Excess skin and fat. It's impossible to look at myself naked without judging my body. Has anyone else been going through these problems? What has worked well and not so well for you?