The Truth About Skin

lmpersons · December 15, 2006

Okay - since the weight loss is slower, are the skin issues as bad???

Jachut · December 15, 2006

I dont really have skin issues - slight crepiness on my stomach and perhaps a bit of flab on the upper arm but nothing more than any other nearly 40 year old whose had 3 babies has.

juliegeraci · December 15, 2006

Mine isn't too bad either. I am down 72 lbs from my high pre lapband. The only areas I see are inner thights, stomach and the flabby arms. I am hoping in time everything will shrink up.

ousooner · December 15, 2006

I am one of the unfortunate ones. I have major skin issues. I don't know if its because I lost rapidly or that I have yo-yo'd on my weight all my life. Small price to pay though for the success and the new life that the band has given me!

Big girl banded · December 15, 2006

Yeah but geez ousooner look how mush you lost! An entire person could live in the excess area that you lost. I think it is AMAZING how well you have done. Hopefullly some of that will tighten alittle and the rest is up to you. But i am impressed by your loss.

A little extra skin but a whole lot happier i bet!

ousooner · December 15, 2006

Thanks, your right I would trade the skin for the weight any day! We will see how much tightens up this next year and I amy look into PS next year. Only for the stomach and thighs. I can live with the arms and turkey neck, they arent too bad and I am sure will tighten some. Thanks again for your encouragement:)

ReneBean · December 15, 2006

Hey - I had skin issues from way before I got the band. I think you just have to roll the dice and take your chances.

Good Luck! and welcome to LBT~!

lmpersons · December 15, 2006

Thanks to all of you; just having pre-op jitters I guess; and second guessing myself as usual :faint:

ousooner · December 15, 2006

Thanks to all of you; just having pre-op jitters I guess; and second guessing myself as usual :faint:

:welldone2: That is a very common feeling and will be fine Just remember that any side effect (saggy skin, etc.) is far better than keeping the weight on. I am no longer borderlined diabetic or have high blood pressure. THe doctor wanted to put me on Meds for both, but I held out (I know not the right thing to do :success1:) but now I don't have either problem.