extra skin removal...does everyone have too??

[tamra. 6]

Hi everyone!!

I am thinking of getting the lap band done.

My bestfriend keeps telling me to seek info on having the extra skin removed when I am done loosing weight. Is this really something I need to think about?? Does everyone have too?

[HolliJ 24]

I don't think everyone has to get surgery to remove excess skin after weight loss. I believe it has to do with your age, the condition of your skin, etc... It's personalized.

Some people's skin shrinks right back, some people have loads of excess skin.

It's hard to determine whether one specific person will experience excess skin or not.

[klutzyazhel 0]

I am gonna have my arms lifted.I used to lift weights but at my age they are not gonna bounce back..It depends on you,age,body size & it takes time..when I wave, my arm wings keep waving, and I hate it.I can hide most everything else..I want whatever I can afford to look & feel better by having excess skin removed..

[Catherine55 43]

Not everyone needs it. My dr. has a 45/45 guideline. .he says that if you are 45 YO or more, or have a BMI of 45 or more, you will very probably need skin to be removed. He told me that I probably would not need it.