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Side effect and skin sagging
Meadow76 replied to Girlwithadream's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Even though I am no expert I would think at your age of 22 you would have best chance of minimal sagging skin. I’m 65 & just had GS in Sept. so I understand my likelihood of possible sagging. I’ll deal with it when I get to goal. Meanwhile I’m looking forward to getting healthy& extending my life. And FYI - I’m single & this old baby boomer is still conscience of what my body will look like! -
Foods to avoid to improve scar healing?
GreenTealael replied to rs's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Not tagged but chiming in: On the opposite end of the spectrum, increased intake of higher of protein (maybe even including collagen supplements) improves healing after surgery/skin quality and Arnica (Montana) has a kitchen table reputation for expedition of healing. As always ask your surgeon and research thoroughly https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/12070399/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/amp/324110 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC539394/#__sec1title -
Stability shoes work best for me. I invest in my shoes but I don't go crazy with price. Asics, Brooks, Hoka one one. I can find sales at REI, dicks sporting goods or amazon. Types of Running Shoes Neutral shoes: They can work for mild pronators, but are best for neutral runners or people who supinate (tent to roll outward). These shoes provide some shock absorption and some medial (arch-side) support. Some super-cushioned shoes provide as much as 50% more cushioning than traditional shoes for even greater shock absorption. Stability shoes: Good for runners who exhibit mild to moderate overpronation. They often include a firm "post” to reinforce the arch side of each midsole, an area highly impacted by overpronation. Motion control shoes: Best for runners who exhibit moderate to severe overpronation, they offer features such as stiffer heels or a design built on straighter lasts to counter overpronation. Barefoot shoes: Soles provide the bare minimum in protection from potential hazards on the ground. Many have no cushion in the heel pad and a very thin layer—as little as 3–4mm—of shoe between your skin and the ground. All barefoot shoes feature a “zero drop” from heel to toe. (“Drop” is the difference between the height of the heel and the height of the toe.) This encourages a mid-foot or forefoot strike. Traditional running shoes, by contrast, feature a 10–12mm drop from the heel to the toe and offer more heel cushioning. Minimalist shoes: These feature extremely lightweight construction, little to no arch support and a heel drop of about 4–8mm to encourage a natural running motion and a midfoot strike, yet still offer cushioning and flex. Some minimalist styles may offer stability posting to help the overpronating runner transition to a barefoot running motion. Minimalist shoes should last you roughly 300 to 400 miles.
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My Plastic Surgery Thread
catwoman7 replied to sillykitty's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Even if you're lucky and don't have much swelling at that point, your shape could change fairly significantly without that excess skin... -
My Plastic Surgery Thread
Sophie7713 replied to sillykitty's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I have a pre-surgery appt. Jan. 8th where I hope to address these concerns + questions in more details. My initial consult was very positive but long, and a little overwhelming. Having hubby go with me on the 8th will help clarify. A deposit was already placed to save Jan.21st surgery date. We are to pay in full on Jan. 8th appt. So, it may be best to call their office day after New Year's holiday. Very enthusiastic to get all this loose heavy skin (double abdominal roll and sagging breasts) off my new smaller frame BUT simply dreading this process!!!!! :[ Love to dance! But travel, entertaining, dance moves and gown comfort come spring are of major concerns... I wish to feel my best - it's a definite conundrum and maybe a double-edged sword? 😕 -
Foods to avoid to improve scar healing?
NYJenn replied to rs's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Never heard of this. I would assume if you are eating healthy then your skin would be healthy, thus improving scars. I really don’t know though -
Foods to avoid to improve scar healing?
Hop_Scotch replied to rs's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Nope never heard of such a thing, if fact I would have thought that some seafood may help keep skin in general, can't see how it would impact negatively on scars though - oily fish. -
Side effect and skin sagging
Healthy_life2 replied to Girlwithadream's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Its great you are having this done at 22, Your skin may recover better than some of us that are older. Being comfortable and confident in your own skin is important. After goal decide what you want to do, I have backed out of plastics. My skin is not that bad and its livable. -
Side effect and skin sagging
S@ssen@ch replied to Girlwithadream's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
#1: it's absolutely normal to have "cold feet" and second thoughts as you come closer to surgery. I know I did. Heck, I was crying as they strapped me to the surgery table! #2: Sagging skin is kind of a case-by-case situation with many factors contributing such as age, sex, skin type, general health, size/how much weight you have to lose, and possibly how long you've been overweight/obese. I've been down the weight loss surgery path twice and my personal experience may help. I had lap band surgery in 2005. I was 35 years old and had 125lbs to lose to get to "ideal" or normal BMI. I lost 90lbs of that. I made it out of the "obese" BMI into "overweight". I felt great and had VERY LITTLE sagging skin. I had my lap band out in 2009 due to a slip and did well maintaining until 2014. I had some major upheavals in my life and did some comfort and binge eating. By 2016, I had gained ALL of my weight back and was right back where I started before the lap band. I had trouble sticking to diets and knew that my lap band had been successful until the slip, so I decided on the gastric sleeve. To date, I've lost 86 lbs and am about 15 lbs away from my all-time low with the lap band. I'm happy. I feel great. BUT...I'm also almost 15 years older and my skin (a source of pride and joy to me all my life) is letting me down. I joked to my family a week or 2 ago: I'm starting to look like a hairless Shar-pei dog. My neck waddle is OK in some positions, but if gravity is working against me it's downright embarrassing. My arms have developed flappy wings and my thighs look deflated with lumpy protrusions where my chub used to rub. I'm VERY happy with my weight loss results and I wouldn't change a thing, but for the 1st time in my life plastic surgery seems like a real possibility for me. I started this 2nd weight loss journey with no plans for plastic surgery, even though a friend of mine (also a WLS patient) gave me her plastic surgeon's personal contact info. My advice: you're young (22), decide what's important to you. You came to this WLS party with a dream or a goal in mind. Don't lose sight of that. Whether or not you get saggy skin, there are options. Best of luck! -
No worries there. I get all 64-100 oz daily.) If you get to the point of being able to pinch up your skin, you are way dehydrated. It should never get to that point.
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Side effect and skin sagging
JRT Mom replied to Girlwithadream's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
girlwithadream- The skin sagging varies from person to person and is definitely age related. If you are young your skin will be more elastic and snap back better. But it is a small price to pay for being a healthier weight! -
Recurring Hunger (2 Weeks Post-Op)?
Dee2938 replied to justsleeveeverythingtome's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
This is normal and will pass. I first felt hungry all the time after surgery. And, although I would get full quickly, I’d get hungry again just as quickly. I was really worried that I wouldn’t loose enough, or that the surgery would not work for me. But soon this passed and now I’m rarely hungry. I could go all day off of a handful of almonds or a couple of slices of ham if I let myself. I have to remember to eat. -
Make sure you are getting enough fluids. Feeling cold is one of the primary symptoms of dehydration. A good easy test is to pinch the skin on the back of your hand and release. If it instantly snaps back and you can't even tell where you pinched, you are good. If it snaps back more slowly and leave a momentary ridge, drink up.
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Side effect and skin sagging
catwoman7 replied to Girlwithadream's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would take my loose skin any day over weighing 373 lbs again. ANY DAY! I worried about it, too, but in retrospect i shouldn't have wasted one brain cell worrying about it. I am so much happier without all that excess weight!!! -
Side effect and skin sagging
New&Improved replied to Girlwithadream's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you're really worried about skin it's best to do exercise early as you can -
Fatigue...when Does It End After Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
Jacsmith01 replied to Lisa821's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Hello, I had gastric bypass in October 2019, it’s now December 2019. I had labs recently and my potassium was low. I am exhausted. I work, exercise take my vitamins, Eat properly, 2 protein drinks a day yuck! But I do it. When I get home from work I’m in the bed. No energy what so ever. I walked at least 15, 000 steps or more a day. I have a job that requires me to walk, I’m loosing weight but I’m exhausted! HELP! -
Side effect and skin sagging
Healthy_life2 replied to Girlwithadream's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@Girlwithadream welcome to the site. Getting cold feet is normal as you get closer to your date. Pre surgery anxiety can make you question your decision. Loose skin is an unknown factor with rapid weight loss. There is no way to know how much you will have until you get closer to goal. Weight lifting can fill in the skin a bit. Plastic surgery is the only way to get rid of it, Look at the before and after's. For vanity sake, How do people look after weight loss? I would say younger and healthier.......even with loose skin.😉 -
Side effect and skin sagging
Girlwithadream posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi guys, so im having my operation in about a month and i started getting cold feet already. Mostly because of skin sagging that i might face. Im so worried. Im about 200 pounds and want to get to 100. Any ideas? Will skin sag a lot? Will it bearable? Can i do anything to prevent or reduce it? Is it hard to prevent or reduce it? Ow god im panicking -
February 2019 weight loss buds
bethow replied to TheMarine79's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I know what you mean Azhiker. I managed not to put on any weight over the holidays. It is the first time I feel as if I am in charge of my weight. I am still a long way off from my goal weight but have lost enough to feel confident that I will make it successfully. I am contemplating returning to work because I already have so much loose skin that I know I will have to have plastic surgery in the future. Thank goodness I have the energy to do it. -
I'm so upset, I'm a slow loser
Losingit2018 replied to Panda333's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree. I am a slow loser and still have plenty of saggy, baggy skin. -
I'm so upset, I'm a slow loser
New&Improved replied to Panda333's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Skin elasticity comes down numerous things like age genetics etc -
I'm so upset, I'm a slow loser
Krimsonbutterflies replied to Panda333's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Think if you are losing 10 lbs a month, that's a 100 lbs in 10 months and a 120 lbs in 12 months. Your skin should be in great shape with the elasticity and snap back in shape due to the gradual loss. Stay hydrated, exercise,, get some collagen and protein. I think you are of the fortunate group. -
I'm so upset, I'm a slow loser
AZhiker replied to Panda333's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Please don't compare yourself to anyone else. Slower loss is not a bad thing. Your skin will not be as saggy, and your mind will have an easier time adjusting to the new body. Body dysmorphia with rapid loss can be very challenging. This is a journey, not a race. The goal is to learn new eating habits, new exercise habits, and to build a lifestyle that will last forever. Listen to your own body. If a 1,000 calories is too much, then cut back. You might like to try Alternate Day caloric restriction. It can help with faster loss, and is actually not hard. Eat 500 calories at least 2 days a week. Then eat normally on the other days. Some people alternate the low calorie days every other day for a while. This strategy sort of tricks your metabolism and avoids going into the starvation mode. Keep exercising and build in some weight training. (I do my weights at home - not a gym. They are really light weights, but its the reps and consistency that matters.) Building muscle mass increases metabolism. Please do not get discouraged. Start setting some goals for yourself that are not weight related - like walking or weights or stair climbing. Or getting more sleep or reaching out to social contacts regularly or reading a new book that stretches your mind or learning a new relaxtion technique. These are all healthy lifestyle goals that we need to work on, and all of them also help with weight loss, either directly or indirectly. -
I'm so upset, I'm a slow loser
Isabelmonster replied to Panda333's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Girl rant on we are all here to help honestly like @Losingit2018 and @Tinesia said it’s not a race tbh yes it’s pain not to lose the weight but atleast you are seeing progress. Plus just think of it this way gives your skin time to snap back and less sagging skin!!! So when you least expect it it just might be a blessing. -
I'm so upset, I'm a slow loser
🌱VeGan❤️HeArT🌱 replied to Panda333's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That’s not a bad thing...This is a journey not a race. Good point your skin has a chance to recoup and bounce back. Your losing weight, so your definitely not failing! Keep doing you!!! You got this!!!
