Loose skin with low bmi?

[Jazzy Jay 1]

Hi all. Does everyone who has bypass get loose skin? My BMI is 41 and I'm fairly young, 28 so I'm hoping I won't have any that cant be worked off in the gym. Anyone have great results without needing tummy tucks or lifts?

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[RJC5197 282]

I had WLS surgery when I was 35 and after loosing 235 lbs, had considerable loose skin in midsection.

I had tuck done and that helped a lot. Other areas like my arms and legs did just fine.

I did fond exercise and good nutrition after WLS did help that.

[Cervidae 2,389]

Being young and starting with a low bmi does indeed help when it comes to the amount of loose skin, but the main deciding factor is genetics. I've lost about 200 pounds and I have less loose skin than some people I've seen that have lost like 80-90 pounds. Really you aren't going to know for sure until all is said and done. Usually people lose a little faster with the bypass than the sleeve, so losing faster can be a factor. Again, though, it's really mostly genetics. And no two people are alike.

[LisaMergs 2,854]

I had WLS surgery when I was 35 and after loosing 235 lbs, had considerable loose skin in midsection.

I had tuck done and that helped a lot. Other areas like my arms and legs did just fine.

I did fond exercise and good nutrition after WLS did help that.

Wondering how long post surgery you had the tuck and honestly- how painful was it?!!

[Spiceyfrog 269]

My BMI was just over 40 when I had my surgery. It's now 22 and I will be getting a Tummy Tuck and thigh lift in December. Could I live without it, yes, do I want everyone to stare at my saggy legs every time I wear a bathing suit, no!