Hi!

I just found this forum today and it couldn't have happened at a better time.

I met with a surgeon yesterday to talk about the band and the surgery ect. He answered all my questions but there is one I forgot to ask. Maybe someone here can help me.

I know with gastric bypass there is usually a lot of loose skin left after the fast weight loss. Has anyone experienced that with the band??

Thanks in advance for your help!

:welcomeB: I think each person is different. It depends a lot on how much weight you have to lose, your age, your skin, so there is no one answer to that question.

I keep hearing that the slower loss and lots of exercise will help, but I'm not banded yet so I'm no expert!

Emily

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Nice to meet you!

Welcome to LBT!!

I have been told that the loose skin is affected by how much you have to lose, how fast you lose the weight and your age/skin elasticity.

It's really too individual to give you a firm answer...

Hope it all works out for you.

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I think the amount of weight you have to lose is a major factor as well as the age and amount of elasticity left in the skin, but it's worth the sag to be healthier and happier.

As I'm reading posts on here I can't figure out what PB or slimeing are. Anyone tell me??

PB is a "productive burp" from eating too fast and you sort of spit some back up with some really slimey mucous.

I see. LOL That sounds disgusting! One thing I hate more than anything is puking. That's about all that freaks me out about banding.

This is something I have been thinking about doing for a long time now. Just recently (Monday) I met with a doctor to discuss surgery, risks, expectations, etc. I am certain that I want to go ahead with the surgery. Now I just need to find the doctor that is best for me! I really liked the one I met with this week but I have a few different doctors in my area (Denver) so I am trying to check them all out.

In the short time I have joined this forum I have learned so much from all of you. This is such a great place for support and everyone seems so helful and kind. I look forward to getting to know you!!

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HI! Just want to welcome you , and assure you that we are here to help! Congrats on your successful progress so far! Cindy

Welcome, good luck on your journey to a healthier you.

Welcome ~ Good luck to you~ I love your Avatar!!!

:rofl: Good luck on your journey!