NJ Mom 30 Posted September 21, 2016 Hi everyone! Just looking for some feedback regarding sagging skin after your surgeries. I am scheduled for sleeve surgery this November, I am 230 lbs and hoping to get to 160 ish (of course who knows I may lose more or less)...but that would be my goal. In your experiences, would losing this much weight cause sagging skin? Thanks for any experiences you can give me...nervous and have a million questions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted September 21, 2016 @@NJ Mom Skin issues are dependent on a lot of things - your age, genetics, weight fluctuations (how often did you yo-yo up and down), and how much you have to lose. You will probably have less of an issue than some of us that are bigger - but there's not really any way to say what it will be like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Montana Gal 448 Posted September 21, 2016 I notice sagging skin mostly under my arms and inner thighs. I have lost 60lbs so far and have 46 more to go. I would rather have my saggy skin than my 60lbs of fat any day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bibleajosc 10 Posted September 22, 2016 I'm about your exact stats! Started at 240, now I'm 160. My skin isn't bad at all. I have always worked out, though. Also, my problem areas are my thighs and butt. I have a little loose skin around my thighs, but I think only I notice it. I'm thinking about a Tummy Tuck and boob lift, but that's from kids more than weight I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJ Mom 30 Posted September 22, 2016 Thanks for the feedback! How long did it take you to lose the weight? Was it an easy recovery and adjustment? Did you exercise while losing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizardqueen 56 Posted September 23, 2016 Those are my stats too and I don't worry about the skin because losing the weight is more important. But if there is anything I can do to help firm up, please share. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJ Mom 30 Posted September 23, 2016 Thanks for the feedback everyone! I guess I was just hoping that if by Gods grace I can lose about 60-70 lbs which is my goal, it wouldn't be so much loose skin that I would want/need to have surgery. I was thinking that severe of a case probably only occurs when there is much more weight lost? I'm reading weight training and of course all exercise during weight loss will help this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalOdyssey 441 Posted September 23, 2016 As someone who started at 688, and who is now 387 as of last Saturday, the excess skin has really become an annoyance post-op. Nothing I can do about it now though. It will hopefully be addressed in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Candidate 3,215 Posted September 23, 2016 As someone who started at 688, and who is now 387 as of last Saturday, the excess skin has really become an annoyance post-op. Nothing I can do about it now though. It will hopefully be addressed in the future. Not related to this post, but I just wanted to say: Wow! Congrats on how very far you've come. That's amazing! ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalOdyssey 441 Posted September 23, 2016 As someone who started at 688, and who is now 387 as of last Saturday, the excess skin has really become an annoyance post-op. Nothing I can do about it now though. It will hopefully be addressed in the future. Not related to this post, but I just wanted to say: Wow! Congrats on how very far you've come. That's amazing! Thank you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Candidate 3,215 Posted September 23, 2016 Now related to this post... I've been quite surprised about how little sagging skin I have, especially with my stomach. I'm still planning on plastic surgery, but if I didn't have it, I could get by. HW: 248. CW: 130 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted September 23, 2016 Hi everyone! Just looking for some feedback regarding sagging skin after your surgeries. I am scheduled for sleeve surgery this November, I am 230 lbs and hoping to get to 160 ish (of course who knows I may lose more or less)...but that would be my goal. In your experiences, would losing this much weight cause sagging skin? Thanks for any experiences you can give me...nervous and have a million questions! Yep, I have found out what turkey neck is, but I have slim ankles! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted September 23, 2016 That's the one area I care about sagging skin - my face/neck. :-(. The rest I can cover up! ????. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnA92212 577 Posted October 4, 2016 Hi everyone! Just looking for some feedback regarding sagging skin after your surgeries. I am scheduled for sleeve surgery this November, I am 230 lbs and hoping to get to 160 ish (of course who knows I may lose more or less)...but that would be my goal. In your experiences, would losing this much weight cause sagging skin? Thanks for any experiences you can give me...nervous and have a million questions! [img ][/imgI have attached some sagging skin photos to give you an idea of what a real person looks like. I was 294 now I am 121. I am 39 years old. Pardon the ugliness this is what it is and I took it before my 4 am run. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted October 4, 2016 @@AnA92212 You lost an incredible amount of weight to only have that much sagging skin - you've been very lucky! I don't think I'll lose as much weight and probably won't be as lucky - but one can hope! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
