Tons of questions! Nervous!

[Cjordan21 0]

I am 21 years old & getting ready to have the sleeve surgery here soon no date set yet though.. Can ANYONE give me some info about all of this I know some but not enough.. I weigh 250 pounds & I wana weigh about 150. You think with me being so young ill have flabby skin?? Any info would be nice!!!!! Thank you

[LaceSleeve 76]

Hey I am 23 and just had surgery if you have any specific questions feel free the pm me anytime, I'll be happy to try and help.

[thinnatater 36]

Hello! I understand being nervous for sure! Flabby skin is something we all worry about and is certainly a possibility. With you being younger you do have a better chance of there not being too much if at all but everybody's body is different. I haven't ha the surgery yet either so others might be able to give more perspective.

Good luck with everything!! Maybe we will get to go through the journey together as I am looking into it all (again) now.

[Sassygirl06 962]

The younger you are the better the skin recovery is. I am 36 and the only problem I have with skin is on my tummy....I had 3 kids and they stretched my belly all out. Make sure to drink lots of Water, as this helps moisturize your skin...and helps with elasticity. I am currently trying to come up with the money for a Tummy Tuck, but everything else looks great to me. I wish I would have gotten this sooner...that is my only regret. Good luck!

[.......... 129]

past experience says not so much but presently have this problem for sure being old.

[JennyBeth 127]

A lot of it has to do with your age and genetics. It also depends on how long you were overweight. A friend of mine was about 130 pounds overweight for the last 15 years so she will probably have a little more loose skin than me (I've been about 75 pounds overweight for the last 6-7 years). She's also 43 and I'm 36 so she keeps saying I really shouldn't have too big of an issue with loose skin, but there's really no way to be certain. Make sure you are working out to tone your muscles and remember it can take up to 2 years for your skin to firm up and catch up with your weight loss!

[gagirl0583 10]

I am also very neverous; but the more I read on here I am slowly starting to be ok. I have my pre-op on 3 April. Then I will find my surgery date. I actually had to go on the liquid diet already because I am not losing the weight he wants me to before the surgery. My doctor informed me that being young; I'm 29; is actually before for loose skin! If you ever want to chat just pm me!

[KristieAtkinson 588]

I am 21 years old & getting ready to have the sleeve surgery here soon no date set yet though.. Can ANYONE give me some info about all of this I know some but not enough.. I weigh 250 pounds & I wana weigh about 150. You think with me being so young ill have flabby skin?? Any info would be nice!!!!! Thank you

I'm 36 & had 2 c sections. I'm screwed on the skin. (Scheduling my closet trunkplasty for May!) I have a friend who was a little bigger than you, zero children, & she looks fantastic. NO skin. None. Did I mention, I hate her? Lol. Your age is certainly in your favor, your skin has lots of elasticity still. Good luck sweets.

[Cjordan21 0]

Wow!! Thank you everyone!! I read all the replies they helped me alot! I just downloaded this app so I'm not sure what PM means?! Lol but that's my one concern is having flabby skin.. But I've been over weight my whole life. All I want is to wear a bikini and look amazing.. Not like some of these other people who do not need to be wearing them lol I just really wana loose this weight and keep it off!!!!!! And will the scars go away?!?!?! I also tan do you think that world help?? And these awful stretch marks I have will they EVER go away?????

[tankerwife 2]

This is something I am nervous about as well. I have about 81lbs to lose. I am scheduled for surgery on the 20th but check into the hospital on th 19th. I am starting to freak out!

[Cjordan21 0]

Well I have my consultation Tuesday the 19th & my 3rd doc appt April 5th I'm hoping I can schedule it very soon!!!! I wana loose a little weight before summer time