Just Curioius about Excess Skin

[jeeptrk03 0]

I am only 26 years old. I get banded on Aug. 1st and I am so super excited. I was just wondering if ya'll who are close to my age, had any trouble with excess skin. My doctor seems to think that since I am young, along with exercise, I shouldn't have too much of a problem. Just curious.

[dmg223 1]

I am 31 and was banded 6/8/11. I was concerned about the same thing and brought that up to my surgeon. He says that I am young and my skin should have very good elasticity so it shouldn't be a problem. I have started working out at the gym recently to help make sure I do not end up with a lot of excess skin as well.

[becky101010 0]

I'm very curious about this too. I've been overweight my whole life, so I'm scared it's been stretched so long that it won't want to go back!! I was banded on 4/14/11 and have lost 63 lbs so far (started at 293, currently 230). My arms seem to be a problem already, especially when I fully extend them out, by my armpit. I workout 5-6 times per week and I make sure that I do my arm exercises to help.

[reverie 49]

Depends on how long you've been overweight, genetics, how overweight you are, etc. I'm 20, 19 when I was banded, have lost 115lbs and absolutely need PS. Am I horrible looking? Nope. But there's excess skin and with surgery I'll have completed my journey.

Weightlifting has helped but excess skin is excess skin.