northstar9148

That is great news, I am just 2 months post op and gone fro a size 22 to a size 18. It is great. I can not wait to shop and like you I am glad to loose weight slowly. I feel great and know this is the best way forward

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Nothing is going to help except surgery or tape. I would just go the tape route.
You can spend money on creams and collagen but they aren't going to help.
I'm lucky I never had a lot of fat in my face or neck so I don't have loose skin in these areas. Still I have lost of loose skin in other places. I would rather have loose skin and feel light weight then be fluffy, fat and heavy.
Once the skin is stretched out, it doesn't matter how fast or slow you lose the weight. Losing fast doesn't matter if your skin is already damaged from being stretched out long term with weight.

@northstar9148
I've had a turkey neck since i was knee high to a grasshopper
hate, hate, hated it!!!!!
i had the beginning of a turkey neck through my 20's and then
(hereditary from mom - going through my 4 sisters)
last year took the plunge and i had a face lift
now, i have only one chin "hanging" around!!!
it looks great
now when i'm walking, i keep my head held high - and my
one and only chin "stands" pretty!!
I am 5+ years PO - 4 yrs GOAL
btw i - i had my PS done last year when i was 62 years YOUNG gobble, gobble (someone had to say it!!!
good luck
kathy

One more suggestion...i just went through my evening routine and I remembered I had someone tell me to not just moisturize the front of your neck but to go under ears and to back of neck. All that skin is connected

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Iam already getting turkey neck. My doctor put me on phentermine. I've been losing about 2 pounds a week. I havent even had surgery yet and Iam freaking out because I think that Iam losing too quick. I am 60 years old, but this turkey neck came on pretty quick. Not sure if I should proceed with surgery. I don't know what's worse, being fat or looking like a dried up prune. Iam also on an asthma medicine called, Advise and I know that messes with your skin as well. Is anyone experiencing any thing simular? I'd appriciate any feedback I can get, thank you.
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Why were you put on that? That's a harsh medicine, never heard of being put on it before surgery.

Im 69 and surgery is Aug 2. I have the beginning of a turkey neck (check Pinterest for neck exercises), I have bat wings already (applying oils to try to help), and I have an apron (not related to the kitchen)...and all this prior to surgery. Yes, Im concerned about the extra skin getting worse, but I want to be healthier and no longer be the fat one in the room, at the activity, etc. Good luck to us!

I've lost 67 lbs so far and noticed the loosening of my skin in my neck at around 40 lbs.
Some loose skin is to be expected. No miracles but there are things we can do to keep it minimized.
1. Hydrate - drinking your Water.< br>2. Moisturize- I asked my dermatologist and she suggested coconut oil.
3. Exercise - muscles can help fill in the void in parts of the body.
4. Time - I've heard from several people that as tour weight normalizes the skin does seem to catch up.
5. collagen - I haven't tested this yet myself. But my aesthetician said she noticed improvements in some clients who use powdered collagen. Mine just arrived today so I will start using tomorrow.

Then the real solution may be surgery.

My overall health and quality of life were more important than fearing some extra wrinkles etc....that a good plastic surgeon could fix.

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I'm 41, and I found I got more of a turkey neck too. I lost 44 lbs so far and have about 20lbs to go. Getting so close to my goal weight I don't care about it like I thought I would, I feel so much better when I work and do things . If your skins loose, you'll learn techniques to deal with it and what to wear , if surgery isn't an option for you, for whatever your reasons. I had a Tummy Tuck 5 years ago when I lost weight after having my last child, so I'm lucky now, as it still looks good. You'll feel so much better.

I am so worried about no support after I have surgery. I have no one to help me. Do you really need help after surgery? Can a person do this by themselves? I would appriciate any feedback. Iam almost there. I have very mild sleep apnea, so I have to wear the machine for 6 weeks and then they're hopefully going to do the surgery.
My family continues to ridicule me about my weight and they are against weight loss surgery. I have had to be my own advocate. I would love to make some new friends here...
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I am so worried about no support after I have surgery. I have no one to help me. Do you really need help after surgery? Can a person do this by themselves? I would appriciate any feedback. Iam almost there. I have very mild sleep apnea, so I have to wear the machine for 6 weeks and then they're hopefully going to do the surgery.
My family continues to ridicule me about my weight and they are against weight loss surgery. I have had to be my own advocate. I would love to make some new friends here...
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Prepping before hand is the way to go.. just don't go overboard as your taste for certain things will change. Best of luck to you
Paul12677

Your mobility will depend greatly on your pain level. I was off of the drugs 4-6 hours after surgery. If you are having a hard time and on drugs you shouldn't be going anywhere. I had no problem driving 3 days after my surgery.

Definitely prep, I made bone broth and froze portions before the op as well as bought 0 fat individual yoghurt pots and Protein puddings. You will be able to drive a week or so after the operation but you won't be comfortable and it's better to have everything sorted and not need it than to have to run around while you are in pain.
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I would definitely try to stock up on a few essentials. Soup broth, yogurt, and premiere Protein drinks. I told myself that since I only live 2 blocks from the grocery store, I could walk there for my exercise to get what I needed, so I didn't stock up at all. After surgery, I was really tired and spent. I felt uncomfortable. I forgot to figure in the grocery bags I'd have to haul home. Thankfully my mom visited for 3 days to help out, and she picked up a few things for me.
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I went to the grocery store on day 3. I didn't need anything, I was just stir crazy.
However, everyone is different.
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I stocked up and recommend that you do as well but wanted to add that I was driving 3 days post op. Could have driven myself home from the hospital if they didn't have a policy against it.
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I do not think there are no people who have surgery for dire medical reasons regardless of the alternate consequences. All I am saying is that I find it ridiculous and am calling BS on people claiming there isn't a "vanity".....and I really consider it to be more of a praying to look different/better for happiness.......aspect to WLS. People who are desperate for weight loss and to feel "normal" and are concerned about trading in fat for skin problems shouldn't be shamed for asking about it. The OP was rude and nasty and I responded with the feeling that I got from that post. and Im 36....not a fossil but not a college kid. Also, I have PCOS, joint deterioration and PTSD to name a few issues I want relief from. I didn't slip through a Psych eval and IDGAF if anyone blocks me. I have every right to ask any question or react to any post just like everyone else here.
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I think its horrible when people...like me....go on this site for support and information on experiences and read BS talking about how their concerns are annoying or stupid to some other self righteous person. This isn't Facebook this is a WLS forum for information and "fellowship" for the process. Not to make others feel worse about themselves. Some people come on here because they DONT get support at home. To be ridiculed by someone who just happened to have surgery first is wrong. And I am nice, but I call it like I see it. Nobody on here should be putting down anybody's questions and making them self conscious. Everyone here has a VALID struggle and we, you, everyone here is here to get information and FEEL BETTER about themselves.
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I asked my NUT about them during one of our pre-op meetings and she said there hasn't been enough research to verify that the right amount of nutrients get into your body. She doesn't recommend them, but if you can't take pills/chewables I guess they are worth a try.

I have been using them for 5 weeks but taking a break now. I started breaking out in a rash on my skin, allergic reaction maybe. My Dr. does not like them but I have a hard time will pills and chewables. I plan on using them again. I would love to hear blood work results from others.

I use the Multivitamin and Calcium cause I was nauseous from the pills. Haven't done blood work yet
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I do. As well as the Vitamin b and energy Patches. I love them. I just went to do my first round of blood work so I'll know next Saturday if they are working.
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Glad to hear people say you can do this on your own. I basically have no support either. I am worried about the whole kitty litter situation. I don't think I have anyone that can take care of this for me and my cats are very particular. They will pee on me in the bed if I don't keep it clean! I'm going to need to change it as soon as I get home from the hospital even if it's clean when I leave.
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@@vegbeth if you are comfortable with it, you could hire a petsitter or someone from care.com or taskrabbit to come in and do that for you. It's not terribly expensive and definitely worth spending some money to avoid potentially causing yourself serious complications by lifting bags of kitty litter. Or, if your cats will accept clumping litter, you could buy some of that featherweight litter and use that for a bit after surgery. Good luck!