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Does Everyone Have Surgery

I am being banded tomorr. Very nervous! I was just wondering, does everyone need to get plastic surgery? Is there instances where the skin won't sag

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    • ♥LovetheNewMe♥
      ♥LovetheNewMe♥

      Rarely does everything tighten back up with lots of hard work or a little cosmetics. i would love to have my stomach skin tightened but I am not sure it is worth the cost. It really does not hang over

    • Thats All Folks
      Thats All Folks

      It's all dependent on how long you've been fat, how much extra weight you start with, your age and skin elasticity, and genetics. If it's someone in their 20's without less than a 100 pounds to lo

    • ☠carolinagirl☠
      ☠carolinagirl☠

      missy is right some who are larger and based on their skin, weight amount, height even, will have more skin honestly, id rather have some saggy (if even gross) skin then be obese. if you are able

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    it gross... but i am proud of where i am now... and my thighs are thinner...lol Scare is a lot lighter and less noticeable. I was still swollen in my after pictures... but i could not be happier.gallery_276743_9279_536901.jpg

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    it gross... but i am proud of where i am now... and my thighs are thinner...lol Scare is a lot lighter and less noticeable. I was still swollen in my after pictures... but i could not be happier.

    Wow nice job and yes you can tell you work out! How long after your surgery were those photos taken ?

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    I'm 42 and 80 pounds down and I do not need plastic surgery. It would be nice to have just because but its not necessary. I did workout throughout my journey mostly water.

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    It's all luck and genetics. I had areas that didn't bounce back and areas that bounced back very well. You won't really know how you're going to go until you get there.

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    Depends on your body... I'm DEFINITELY going to need my arms (and thighs, if I care enough) done, but won't need a tummy tuck.

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    Anyone take collagen supplements to help with skin elasticity? Do you think it helped?

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