Is cosmetic surgery or lose skin pretty much going to happen?

[Wendydarling19 310]

I know it's based of many factors but I'm super worried about this. I have 100+ lbs to lose and I'm so scared of the possibility of lose skin! (not enough to scare me away from getting banded though) I mean I'm young so I have that on my side at least but MOST of the women I look at who have lost with a band and I see them and say "wow that's amazing!" have also had cosmetic surgery... I don't really want/ or can afford cosmetic surgery. I know I'm getting a bit ahead of myself and that everyone is different but it seems all these women have had it!

[lisacaron 5,075]

I think that some of it has to do with our age. I'm in my 40's and I'm losing weight once it's all said and done I hope to lose 100+ and I know that my skin no matter how tight and toned I try to be is going to be a bit saggy. I've had 3 children and at 50 pounds gone I can already feel that apron hanging down where it's bugging me.

So I know that when I am done with my journey I will go in for a nip and a tuck to feel good. Not just to look good but to know nothing is rubbing and chaffing me the looking good part is a double bonus

No one can afford plastic surgery but I'm saving my pennies now for that day. As you start losing since your a youngin...tone as you go if you can. Keep your skin moisturized (this is good to do always anyway) and you may be luck to not need to do anything after!! I have seen some girls even in their early 30's who lost 100+ and did not need any cosmetic surgery after, so it is possible!

[NewMeDebbie 196]

As young as you are if you exercise regularly and lose slowly as recommended (1-2 lbs per week). You may not need the cosmetic surgery. I have met people who have lost 100+ lbs both who have had the cosmetic surgery and who hasn't and the younger you are and the more you exercise as you lose, the better your chances of it tightening up as you go...

[MandaMom23 684]

I do think some loose skin in inevitable. Just make sure you exercise regularly from the beginning. I have been terrible with exercise, and have the sagging skin to prove it. Ick! I will not be having cosmetic surgery, so I'll either have to get my butt in gear and try to tone some of this up, or just learn to deal with it!

[jennybean 175]

I went from 200 to 145 two years ago and did not even notice any saggy skin and I was 42 at the time. It depends on how much you have to lose, how long you have been overweight, your age, etc.

Of course, I gained it all back plus, hence why I am banded today !