Wrinkles

[TexasT 99]

When my mother recently saw me for the first time since my VSG, the first thing she said was "Don't lose ANY MORE weight!!! I can really see it in your face." I asked her what she meant, and she said my skin was much droopier than before my surgery. My sister said "Yeah, you'll need cheek implants girl!" WHAAT??

Now that I look at myself through their eyes, I can see what they mean. I'm starting to get those lines on the sides of my mouth, which I never had before. And don't get me started on my neck. The chicken wattle is there, though if I hold my head J U S T R I G H T you won't see it - ha!

As soon as my daughter gets out of college next year I'm thinking about using that money that now goes to tuition to visit the cosmetic surgeon for a little lift.

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

You and me both. I have heard of these lifestyle lifts that aren't supposed to be very expensive. I cut an ad out of the newspaper. I am going to call and find out about it.

[Jane_J 117]

Just done a quick google search on LSL and it's a bit worrying OregonDaisy. I would be very wary and do tons of research on your surgeon. There are a load of very unhappy people out there with their faces ruined.

Jane x

[thinoneday 445]

I guess i'm just a bit weird or something but the WLS was my last surgery ever. . i have been blessed with no wrinkles, some loose skin, but heck if it bothers me i'll use duck tape! hehehehe. . . I agree with Jane, be careful when choosing your surgeon on these topics. . . good luck all!

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Thanks Jane, I guess that must not be an option after all.

[mp8btpc 33]

I have been wanting some botox even before my surgery. Though I havent lost a ton of weight I already plan on Botox in November. It is my present to myself LOL. That and some juviderm.

I squint even when my sunglasses are on and I have two ugly lines between the eyes and I am getting crows feet. I am ready for the needles, bring em my way.

[SKCUNNINGHAM 298]

Where do yout get the collagen and the other drug you are taking? Are either prescription drugs?

[Jane_J 117]

Where do yout get the collagen and the other drug you are taking? Are either prescription drugs?

www.simplysupplements.co.uk

Glucosamine 500mg & Marine Collagen 400mg (S613) = £17.99 Pack Size S613 - 180 + 180

I take 3 before bed. Not taking any other skin stuff now, apart from nivea moisturiser.

I am still taking other supplements though just in case!

[feedyoureye 3,087]

www.simplysupplements.co.uk

Glucosamine 500mg & Marine collagen 400mg (S613) = £17.99 Pack Size S613 - 180 + 180

I take 3 before bed. Not taking any other skin stuff now, apart from nivea moisturiser.

I am still taking other supplements though just in case!

This thread has some wrinkles too! Two year old this month! So how is it going after asking that question two years ago? I can def see some more wrinkles... mostly on my arms!

[Jane_J 117]

This thread has some wrinkles too! Two year old this month! So how is it going after asking that question two years ago? I can def see some more wrinkles... mostly on my arms!

Yes I have some wrinkles but I am 53. I am trying to fill my arms out with muscle by going to the gym but they are not too bad. Face is bearing up OK. Stomach was wrecked by twin pregnancy, not much I can do about that, and my boobs were never particularly pert, all in all I am mostly happy in my skin! It was worse being fat and now I hav e admirers, some 20 years younger (/cougar) which is a great morale booster.

Jane x

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Yes I have some wrinkles but I am 53. I am trying to fill my arms out with muscle by going to the gym but they are not too bad. Face is bearing up OK. Stomach was wrecked by twin pregnancy, not much I can do about that, and my boobs were never particularly pert, all in all I am mostly happy in my skin! It was worse being fat and now I hav e admirers, some 20 years younger (/cougar) which is a great morale booster.

Jane x

Grrrrrrr! Girl! My hubby is 12 years younger...You sound like you are doing great!

[Jane_J 117]

Grrrrrrr! Girl! My hubby is 12 years younger...You sound like you are doing great!

You are a legend, mine is only 2 years younger!!!

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

I gave up and had a face lift in Mexico. People say I look great but I don't know if I would do it if I knew what I know now. It's quite painful.

My face is completely numb and it will be 4 weeks soon. The surgeon said it could take 3 months to get the feeling back in my face.

[RedShoesinDallas 4]

I am 56 and scheduled for vsg next Wednesday, July 6th. I, too, am worried about wrinkles and 'turkey neck'. Today, I received a Groupon offer for 25 units of Botox at a local spa for half price. I've never had Botox before, but am considering this offer. This coupon expires in January, so if I wait until December to take advantage of it, I should have some weight loss and wrinkles that need to be addressed. Of course, Botox is not a permanent solution, but I am thinking I might give it a try.

[Khy 16]

Go for it! I am terrified of the wrinkles... I know they are coming my way. Someone here said compression garments help with the ab skin as you are losing weight. Gonna have those things on as soon as I can. Can't hurt and maybe it will help...Wishing I could afford to have face lift and body lift.. LOL Wish they had those for your face...

Khy