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I have looked at tons of pictures that folks have shared and I can see the amazing results and I am greatly encouraged.

 

The other day I saw another woman that I know had a WLS and noticed how old she looks now. I am currently concerned that I too will experience the look of aging once I drop in weight. I don't want to cake on make-up to look younger.

 

i have one big mirror in my place and I always joke that my mirror does not lie. But I want to ensure I look like "me" not a rapidly aging me. I'm not vain or hung up on looks but I want to looking like I do in my mind I guess, fun and carefree. And I know once my body begins to transform I will see a body that is smaller and will allow me to be physically able to be free and have fun.

 

I'm far from being a spring chicken but my heart is young, just want the outside to reflect the same. Has anyone else experiencing concerns of looking aged post surgery?

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LifetimeLoser

Gastric Sleeve Patients

yes. actually a lot of photos people post of their before and afters...I usually think they look much older in their afters. Of course, they are older!!! I think it just comes with the territory you know? We have fat in our faces that fill them out and make us have less wrinkles. As we get skinnier, it unfills showing our wrinkles and probably sagging a little. Saggy skin will also come with those of us who have a lot of weight to lose which causes the aging look.

I wouldn't worry about something you can't control. Just know that even if you do look a little aged...your body will feel 20 years younger with the weight off.

Rox

Gastric Sleeve Patients

I have also seen some of the younger sleevers finally look their age after they've lost weight. I'm 53 - if I lose alot of weight in my face, I may look older, but it's a small price to pay for feeling good and having my health. Then again, there's always plastics...

t_rob

LAP-BAND Patients

I too have seen some look older. I myself feel as though I look younger. But in addition to looking older, I have also noticed some who look sickly. This can also be mistaken for looking older. To decrease a sickly look, make sure you get proper exercise, vitamins/nutrients!

Lia M

Gastric Sleeve Patients

You make look older, but I would almost guarantee you won't act it. With this weight gone, you will have pep in your step! I don't know about you, but right now I feel like I need naps, my knees pop when I move....Talk about old!

kw2walker

Gastric Sleeve Patients

You make look older, but I would almost guarantee you won't act it. With this weight gone, you will have pep in your step! I don't know about you, but right now I feel like I need naps, my knees pop when I move....Talk about old!

I know! Snap, Crackle, Pop!!!!!!

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