What happens to your skin

[brookiemo82 13]

Hi guys. I was just wondering what people's experiences have been with their skin. Does it go back to normal at all? Does it just hang down? Is the problem just in the belly area? Thank you for sharing your experience

[SleeveNZ 219]

There are so many factors e.g. age, weight you have to lose, genetics, rate u lose the weight, Water intake, exercise etc. The main one is age in my opinion - the younger you are the better your chances.

My personal experience @ 9 months post op : I am 26 and have lost 106lbs so far and pretty much at goal. I was fat all over and currently no loose skin. I have strength trained since month 2 and believe this has helped immensley.

It is not just stomach - common areas also include underneath arms, inner thighs, and breasts.

[brookiemo82 13]

There are so many factors e.g. age' date=' weight you have to lose, genetics, rate u lose the weight, Water intake, exercise etc. The main one is age in my opinion - the younger you are the better your chances.

My personal experience @ 9 months post op : I am 26 and have lost 106lbs so far and pretty much at goal. I was fat all over and currently no loose skin. I have strength trained since month 2 and believe this has helped immensley.

It is not just stomach - common areas also include underneath arms, inner thighs, and breasts.[/quote']

Thank you! I am 31 so I'm a little older then you and over that dreaded 30 mark. But I am looking into a personal trainer to make sure I do the strength training to aid it as much as possible

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

I am 31 so I'm a little older

brookiemo82

hmmmmm, i am 59 (please don't tell anyone, our secret ok?? )

My inner thighs and rear end had the most loose skin

i am 20 months post op (down 105 lbs,GOAL ) and i noticed recently that my skin has firmed up ALOT!!!

its true age et al has a lot to do with the skin situation

but if an "old fart" like me firms up a bit, i'm sure you'll be good too!!!

good luck

kathy

[brookiemo82 13]

brookiemo82

hmmmmm' date=' i am 59 (please don't tell anyone, our secret ok?? )

My inner thighs and rear end had the most loose skin

i am 20 months post op (down 105 lbs,GOAL ) and i noticed recently that my skin has firmed up ALOT!!!

its true age et al has a lot to do with the skin situation

but if an "old fart" like me firms up a bit, i'm sure you'll be good too!!!

good luck

kathy[/quote']

Ha ha thank you so much for your support Kathy. And don't worry it's our secret!!

[thinathart 197]

My skin has rebounded pretty well, except my arms. I've got an appt with the PS in November to get that excess skin removed. She said that the arm skin is the hardest to bounce back, because it's so thin? Guess it makes sense. I'm 41, so it might not have been an issue had I done this 15 years ago.

[brookiemo82 13]

My skin has rebounded pretty well' date=' except my arms. I've got an appt with the PS in November to get that excess skin removed. She said that the arm skin is the hardest to bounce back, because it's so thin? Guess it makes sense. I'm 41, so it might not have been an issue had I done this 15 years ago. [/quote']

Thank you for sharing your experience! I worry about any plastic surgery at this point in my life because I want to have kids and I'm afraid if I take the skin away what will happen when I'm pregnant. But I also don't want yucky saggy skin because instill have to meet a guy lol. And because I will be super self conscious about it. I really appreciate how open and honest everyone is on here!!

[Ima Loser 197]

I am 27, almost 28 (lol) At first I thought loose skin was going to be a really big problem for me... I am 90lbs down and just about 8 months post op... My skin is starting to tighten up... I for the first time have hope! LoL. It was just as if one day I looked in the mirror and it had actually started to look more normal... Now my stomach still pretty much looks like a deflated balloon but it is beginning to get tighter!

[smallbird 168]

I am 23 and am 8 months out I didn't start working out until month 7. I am wondering because i did not start working out in the first few months will my skin stay lose I have lost 88 and have 32 more to go for goal. I just worry that if I start working out now it's not going to make much of a difference now... Can anyone help me with my questions please ?

[SleeveNZ 219]

I am 23 and am 8 months out I didn't start working out until month 7. I am wondering because i did not start working out in the first few months will my skin stay lose I have lost 88 and have 32 more to go for goal. I just worry that if I start working out now it's not going to make much of a difference now... Can anyone help me with my questions please ?

Working out will def make a difference! It will also change the shape of your body and give you more definition. Its never to late to work on body fat percentage. Might help you drop some dress sizes too! Also the more muscle you have the more calories you burn naturally during the day!

[aroundhky 1,174]

I am 23 and am 8 months out I didn't start working out until month 7. I am wondering because i did not start working out in the first few months will my skin stay lose I have lost 88 and have 32 more to go for goal. I just worry that if I start working out now it's not going to make much of a difference now... Can anyone help me with my questions please ?

I don't think it's too late to start. Building muscle is building muscle, so go for it....I think it can still help.

[smallbird 168]

thanks guys that makes me happy!