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@@WLSResources/ClothingExch as long as you don't insult my pet parenting or my little brother, we're good LOL!
Thank you to everyone else as well - I'm one of those "need to plan everything a year in advance" people and seriously neurotic about every small detail I can possibly pick up on. If only I could apply that OCD to deep cleaning my house, exercise, or eating right

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch as long as you don't insult my pet parenting or my little brother, we're good LOL!
Thank you to everyone else as well - I'm one of those "need to plan everything a year in advance" people and seriously neurotic about every small detail I can possibly pick up on. If only I could apply that OCD to deep cleaning my house, exercise, or eating right

I'm really hoping the universe does indeed feel kind towards me. It's just one of those teeny details that I'm freaking out about beforehand for no good reason. I'm starting with the OGX shampoos for now, and hooking up with my hair stylist to get some Nioxin3 in the next few weeks.

Congrats for getting everything set up and ready! I have a friend who was in her 60s when she had her VSG. She felt that she was tired a little bit longer than she's expecting me to be (I'm in my early 30s), but recovered well. Her scars healed magnificently, and she actually doesn't have much loose skin to speak of - she used moisturizers as soon as her doc gave her the okay. She's 5'8" and was around 240 and is now 160.
Good luck!

@@Christinamo7 I LOL'd at your nipple comment and scared my dog out of a deep sleep. Thank you for that
I came here to see the responses... husband and I have basically made the same sort of pact. Loose skin is no biggie - he's been with me through literally thin and thick. I'm more concerned about my boobs (Clusie on Youtube had a hilarious video about boob jobs a few weeks ago), and I don't want to have "jacket sleeve titties" or " money pit titties" after all is said and done. Mine were pretty big even when I was 140# (32DD), but he's seen them all the way up to a 40DDD at 240#. They're always the first to lose volume whenever I start a new diet or exercise program.
Overall though - I think he'll be distracted by any loose skin or floppy bits because I plan to get all of my energy for sex back. I do plan on wearing a bra while we do it though, so nobody gets a black eye

Well my suggestion is to go on you tube, find someone that was close to your weight and shape and then check out their skin hanging video. That will give you a good look at what you will be facing.
I did it. It sucks. But then I know someone my size that didnt make it to 40 from a massive heart attack. That was a whole different kind of suck. My husband loves me big. He's attacked to biiig girls. We had a heart to heart before surgery about fears. He told me in no uncertain terms that I couldn't get rid of him even if I was a quadriplegic. We are stuck together. I have saggy boobs already lol he said he'll get the wheelbarrow for me. I said he can wheelbarrow my butt and I will get the boobs.
He's also younger than me.
But you will loose some boobs, you will loose weight and have saggage and baggage. It's the tradeoff for better health and years of not being skinny.
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@@Christinamo7 I LOL'd at your nipple comment and scared my dog out of a deep sleep. Thank you for that
I came here to see the responses... husband and I have basically made the same sort of pact. Loose skin is no biggie - he's been with me through literally thin and thick. I'm more concerned about my boobs (Clusie on Youtube had a hilarious video about boob jobs a few weeks ago), and I don't want to have "jacket sleeve titties" or " money pit titties" after all is said and done. Mine were pretty big even when I was 140# (32DD), but he's seen them all the way up to a 40DDD at 240#. They're always the first to lose volume whenever I start a new diet or exercise program.
Overall though - I think he'll be distracted by any loose skin or floppy bits because I plan to get all of my energy for sex back. I do plan on wearing a bra while we do it though, so nobody gets a black eye

*everyone* I think is scared when they are getting ready for surgery, I hope that helps. I was!
and in terms of attractiveness my husband has NEVER dated small women. all of his former girlfriends I would say were voluptuous. overweight by not obese. and right now I am just about 15 pounds from being at the perfect weight as far as attractiveness for him. but I plan and will get smaller. However, I've lost quite a bit of weight and we did just fine when I was heavy and somehow we will do just fine when I am smaller. Hopefully he will find out normal size women can be sexy too but I'll let y'all know.

so far "Saint David" as I like to call him has found me attractive at any weight, and before when I was expecting - he is in love with me. as I hope your man is with you. Healthy is sexy, and I hope that if you have loose skin that being healthy will make things better for both of you including this aspect of your relationship.
However, I did make him promise that if I sit on or step on my nipples we would find the money for getting them put back where they belong, even if it means taking out a loan.
the truth is he was more worried about me dying from a condition that could have been prevented than he was about my skin, after all - he plans to still be with me when I am 80 - and I haven't seen many 80 year olds I expect would look good naked.

The flopping skin is better than fat. You'll have more energy and from what I hear - better sex! Don't let fear of loose skin concern you!

I haven't had surgery yet (talking to my primary on Wednesday to get the ball rolling) but one reason why I've been putting off on asking about it is I'm terrified of loose skin. I'm 42, weigh about 375... my skin isn't going to bounce back like it used to (over 12 years ago I lost almost 150lbs and had no loose skin, I've since regained and aged). Right now I love my big boobs and don't want to lose them but there's no way I can afford implants, like ever. And my husband is 15 years younger than me (rawr!), I'm worried that he'll stop finding me sexy. He swears that's not going to happen but I can't help but worry. His preference has always been big women, and with my starting size I know it's unlikely I'll ever get truly *thin* but I will be thinnER, and floppy everywhere. I get nearly in tears every time I think about it.
How did your partner respond to your flopping skin everywhere? What did you end up doing about it? I'd love to hear from everyone but especially if there's anyone with a starting size near or more than mine. Thanks.

Congrats for getting everything set up and ready! I have a friend who was in her 60s when she had her VSG. She felt that she was tired a little bit longer than she's expecting me to be (I'm in my early 30s), but recovered well. Her scars healed magnificently, and she actually doesn't have much loose skin to speak of - she used moisturizers as soon as her doc gave her the okay. She's 5'8" and was around 240 and is now 160.
Good luck!

Today I went to meet with the surgeon for my All Consultation and I was given 2 dates. The first date I had to decline because of a pre planned Family trip. So August 24,2016 is my Sleeve Surgery date

I was 47 when I had my surgery. No complications, a relatively easy recovery, and successful weight loss. I think I was tired for longer than I would have been if I had this surgery in my 20's, but not a big deal. As you age, and especially after menopause, you need fewer and fewer calories to maintain your weight and thus of course fewer calories to lose weight, just due to loss of muscle mass. So eventually we will all need to be even more vigilant and committed to our eating and exercise plans as we age, but that doesn't mean we can't all be successful. Just don't go comparing yourself to a 25 year old, 6'2 man and expect to lose at the same rate, unfortunately
On the other hand, no offense to our younger members here, but having been around the block a few times does give us a bit more perspective and tools to deal with changes and setbacks IMO, so in some ways we have an advantage. And there are plenty of people here significantly older than us who have had tons of success!

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch as long as you don't insult my pet parenting or my little brother, we're good LOL!
Thank you to everyone else as well - I'm one of those "need to plan everything a year in advance" people and seriously neurotic about every small detail I can possibly pick up on. If only I could apply that OCD to deep cleaning my house, exercise, or eating right

In that case, let's drink to OCD.
(I'm glad that you do have a sense of humor. Someone else would have gone all huffy and offended over my note.)

I got in all my Protein and Fluid, religiously took all my Vitamins, including Biotin and my hair loss started around 3 months post op. You can be the perfect bariatric patient and that doesn't mean it won't happen. I lost about 1/3 of my total hair volume. It has now grown back. Good luck!

@duckydoom@duckydoom@duckydoom, I turn my back for a minute and you're still at it?
Let's try this: Stress may cause hair loss.
Got it?

I'm used to keeping up my Protein, so hopefully that helps. I have really fine hair, so any bit of loss shows. I've been looking at different Protein powders and unflavored mixes to add in.
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If you are going to lose you are going to lose. It's just your body's response to surgery and nothing you can do about it. I never took any Biotin or used any special products and I never lost a single strand of hair. I did always meet or exceed Protein goals and I never spent one minute stressing about potential hairloss, so maybe that's the way to go....

I can't edit my post, but I wanted to correct this sentence: "I've been using SLS products for years because my dermatologist recommended them back in college to help reduce the risk of acne breakouts, and they also are less damaging to your hair." I neglected to add the word free after SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate). Oopsie daisies. I've been trying to avoid all products containing SLS for a few years for the benefit of my skin and my hair.

@@Jcfresh if your here in the US, the is no letting you see the doctor, you have a right to see the doctor when you request to see the doctor... Don't be passive about this, it may not be in your personality but you need to be assertive on this one... Good luck
"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"
Einstein

I just HAD to share
Looked at myself in the mirror, side profile
last few weeks I had noticed it receding but today marks the day they're actually gone
I even straightened my posture and felt but they're truly gone...
My back rolls are GOOOONE!
Don't get me wrong, there's still some fat there, but it doesn't fold over anymore
pretty soon it'll be my love handles that now only show when I sit
my muffin top
I'm so happy!!!
Sorry (not sorry) for the enthusiasm but this is extra exciting since I've been stalled the last month or so!

I wish I had a better before but I'm surprised even this picture exists. It was snapped by my boyfriend back in January. I was at 263. I'm two months post sleeve and at 217! I've hit a stall, but I'm not going to stress. I figure as long as I keep exercising and eating right the weight will come off. Size 22 to size 16! I have so much more to go but I felt good today.
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I was sleeved 3/26. And My hw was 265 my Sw was 252 now I'm 205! So that's a total of 60 pounds and I am very pleased with the results!!! Some days are harder than others but reading you guys posts are really helping me realize that I am not going through this alone.
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