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[shelly7 23]

I'm looking into the sleeve I have a consultation the 29th I'm nervous I'm 28 5"6 and 268 I'm just started working out this week to start toning I'm scared of excess skin?

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

Excess skin is months and pounds away...

If it is a genuine "fear" then I suggest you get over it...

Excess skin is a real possibility..

It's not a definite of course...

There are a lot of factors to consider..

But it's a distinct possibility..

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

What he said.

Plus: Excess skin is a cosmetic matter. There is surgery should one so choose at an appropriate time. You have to decide between obesity and excess skin.

Plus plus: Part of a wise weight-loss program is wise exercise, cardio-vascular and strength. It's not necessarily the full answer, but excess skin looks better over toned muscles than untoned muscles. As said by a wise person.

Whether you choose bariatric surgery is up to you. You won't, however, be able to make a wise choice if you're having hysterics over excess skin. So far I've seen three topics begun. For your sake I hope more don't pop up. Try pen and paper, two columns: Reasons to Lose Weight and Reasons to Stay as I Am or Continue Gaining.

Edited December 14, 2015 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[JamieLogical 8,710]

Excess skin is a real possibility when you lose large amounts of weight. There are a few things you can do to try to reduce the severity of it, but a lot of it is also just luck and genetics. While excess skin does suck, it pales in comparison to carrying around 100+ pounds of excess FAT. You should be basing your decision to have this surgery on your health and quality of life, not cosmetic/superficial reasons. If you have this surgery for the right reasons and end up with excess skin, plastic surgery is always an option down the line.

A few things you can do to try to reduces the likelihood of excess skin:

• Drink LOTS of Water. You should do this anyway, especially post-op, but good hydration is good for your skin.
• Moisturize daily. There are a lot of options out there. It seems like moisturizers with shea butter are highly recommended.
• Take supplements. Vitamin C, Vitamin E, beef Gelatin, and Biotin can all benefit your skin.
• Strength training. Building muscle in the areas where you've lost fat can help "fill out" your loose skin.

[VeroN86 60]

hi Shelly check your inbox when you get a chance

[livvsmum 2,369]

It can happen, and probably will happen. There are so many factors to consider though....age, skin elasticity, how much Water you drink, toning, etc. it's hard to predict.

I definitely wouldn't let that concern deter you from surgery. It was minimal compared to the benefits I've gained from surgery.