19 YO - Will I need Reconstructive Surgery?

[shanana 0]

I am hoping to get my lap band ASAP but I am wondering if, as a 19 year old with about 60 pounds to lose, will my skin/boobs/stomach sag and require a tummy tuck/boob job? Is skin still elastic enough at this age, that it will not sag? Would love an answer so I know what to expect! THANKS!

[karewpah 173]

That depends. How long you've been carrying the extra weight and how fast you lose it. Your youth should work on your side. Good luck

[ousooner 1]

Wish I had an answer for you. As was stated, your age should help in your favor, but genetics play a big part in it too. Wish you the best on your journey. I wish I had had this opportunity at your age.

[Cassette 0]

I am hoping to get my lap band ASAP but I am wondering if, as a 19 year old with about 60 pounds to lose, will my skin/boobs/stomach sag and require a tummy tuck/boob job? Is skin still elastic enough at this age, that it will not sag? Would love an answer so I know what to expect! THANKS!

I dont think you will have much of a problem with your stomach sagging. Your young and haven't been carrying that much weight for that long. I had about 70 odd pounds to lose when i got banded at 19 and have in the 18 months lost 55.

From my experience, i've just shrunk everywhere without any excess skin sag. My jelly belly (which i thought would end up all loose and gross) has just downsized. Its amazing to think where the fat all went. Its still early days to say what will happen to my doughy stomach im carry around; whether it will tone up completely, i dont know.

Only real issue has been my breasts! They were the first to go, which is why im considering breast augmentation in the next year or so. But like i said, nothing has really sagged. The boobs just downsized like everything else. And the only thing worse than big full droopy boobs are small droopy boobs:(

Just make sure to exercise. I bet i would have horrific bingo wings if it wasnt for working out so just make sure you keep that up. Im sure you will be fine so dont worry!!!

Best of luck!!!

[reverie 49]

I was 19 when I was banded, 20 now, and will definitely be getting plastic surgery. Then again I had double the amount you needed to lose. You may be okay but there's nothing to say you will or won't.

[reverie 49]

I was 19 when I was banded, 20 now, and will definitely be getting plastic surgery. Then again I had double the amount you needed to lose. You may be okay but there's nothing to say you will or won't.

[Debora Anne 3]

It depends on how long you have carried the weight and if you currently excersice or exeercise after you get the band. If you have 60 lbs to llose and excercise with your diet I think at your age you will do very well

I am hoping to get my lap band ASAP but I am wondering if, as a 19 year old with about 60 pounds to lose, will my skin/boobs/stomach sag and require a tummy tuck/boob job? Is skin still elastic enough at this age, that it will not sag? Would love an answer so I know what to expect! THANKS!

[AlyAnne 2]

im also 19 and im looking to get banded soon. the skin is something i worry about for sure. i have like 130 pounds to lose and ive been fat since about age 8. i can only work hard and hope i guess. i do know that a boob job is in my future though since i have breast asymmetry really bad. aparently thats a precurser to breast cancer and my mom had breast cancer... just my luck. *sigh.

[THEgeorgiaPEACH 3]

I'm 21 & just got banded. I was worried about it too, until I thought - hey, I'd rather be saggy & look good dressed than look huge DRESSED or NOT. lol, good luck, hopefully you get banded soon!

It really depends on your skin... everyone's different.