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Good luck!!

If such a lotion exists, I have never heard of it. Women still get stretch marks from pregnancy, and once the marks are there, it is permanent.
I have read that if your skin has more elasticity, and you loose weight slowly, then your skin has a better chance to have less residual stretching.
The only skin product I have used post op for WLS is Mederma, which is a topical gel which does tend to help fade scars faster.

I have a lotion that says it has something special in it to help with elasticity. its walmart brand

I have not tried any lotions but I did buy a multivitamin that one a day makes that's made just for skin. Supposed to help with elasticity according to the box. They are big pills so i break them in half.

just tie me to your apron string wouldya.............

I'm to be at the hospital at 9:15 in the morning for my band! I have been cool as a cucumber for the last 7 months til tonight, now I'm a little nervous. Wishing anybody getting their band tomorrow smooth sailing! I would love to keep in touch with anybody willing to chat about how things are going. Good luck!

I feel the same way..my surgery is tomorrow 9/6..and I'm so worried that I'm gonna have a huge liver...or that I have nicotine from the patch or gum in my urine ugh!!!..I'm abt to lose it

I'm sure you will be fine. I think the fatty liver story is really few and far between. I mean they want you to loose a few LB's they know we can't lose weight for the sake of losing so they want us to have another reason. I'm sure some livers are HUGE. I'm sure a lot of people would gorge before the surgery if there was no preop diet thinking well it's the last few weeks before the band. Follow the diet. I've cheated not going to lie. I know some diets allow lean protein. I'm only allowed shakes. I have lean protein once a day.OOOOOH I know scandelous. I'm sure I will be fine. Relax and you will be fine! Skinny in no time!

its happening. so dont worry. just chill....relax and know you are almost there. you got this... you do :wub:

Thank you guys! I am just a worry wart and freaking out. I have followed the diet perfectly. Just want this so bad, I dont want anything to stop it from happening. And as of this morning I am down another lb for a total of 11!!

Don't get stressed about this...follow your surgeon's instructions and you won't have any issues with your liver.

Try not to fret. As long as you are doing what you are supposed to, you will be FINE. It is RARE that it happens and I have only heard of it happening when someone ignored the diet and continued eating normally.

if you are doing as the other posters have said, not cheating on the pre op diet, i am sure your liver will shrink nicely and the surgery will take place. just keep doing what you are doing and try not to worry about things that havent happened yet. (wont do any good and only make you feel worse or get more upset).
hang in there and all the best

You've lost 10 pounds already. The liver is the first place it goes so you should be fine. Your doctor isn't going to close you back up. Relax and keep following instructions. You'll be fine. Good luck with your surgery and enjoy the journey. It's awesome!

I have been following the diet to a T but I am still really nervous about making sure my liver has "shrank" enough. I'm just terrified that my surgeon will open me up and find a big fat liver and close me up. Anyone have any tips/pointers/advice?
Thanks.
Surgery is Sept. 10.