Good Morning, I have been getting thru each step toward a new life. I haven't got a date yet but will talk to dietician, councelor, Dr next week. I think my biggest worry is the aftermath of weight loss after stretching out my skin so much now on my stomach. Does everyone have that problem or can it be minimalized? I'm a big coffee drinker too and will have to adjust until a good time to enjoy it again....even if it's less. Has anyone just switched to tea? Have a good day, Linda

My wife has had her band for a couple of years now, but with a lot of exercise, the excessive skin issue has not been a problem for her, I on the other expect to have some, but since I was just banded, not a lot to report yet. I think Exercise and good eating will help keep the skin a little pliable and allow it to snap back. I was fairly active before the band and hope that will be in my favor.

Good luck with your band. My wife's has been very successful and I hope to have the same results

Edited November 7, 201015 yr by jaxgtr

Skin issues depend on whether or not you EVER smoked, amount of weight gained/lost, how long you were obese and genetics.

Exercising and drinking lots and lots of Water can help some too.

Even with lose skin, I'm still so much happier at 212 than I was at 385. It's totally worth it. And they make lots of really good shapewear these days, even for guys.

I know at the beginning of my journey I thought spanx? nah.. no way. Now I like them.

Linda, I'm confused on your statement about coffee.. does your doc make you give it up?

I drink tea frequently now, but still have a couple of cups of coffee a day. I try to keep it to 2, but not so rigid that I won't have a 3rd if I really want one.

Hi and thanks for the replies. I guess with the coffee I kept hearing we have to cut down or cut out the caffeine. I see different people have different "menus" so some of it's not as strict as it may seem. I met with Dr Whelchel, he will be doing the surgery at St Lukes. I'm still getting used to this.....but I have been cleaning out my pantry!

Hi, I started exercising last year more regular than before. I think I can get back on it now. I had some problems with foot(that started my pc Dr talking about this) and have been able to get back on wii now. I figure I will need some extra work with stomach. I saw Dr Whelchel for the surgery. Thanks