I know lately a lot of the Twenty-Somethings have been having their sleeves done, and I was wondering how the skin was coming along and if you were using anything you would recommend.

So I researched the internet for answers, and you know how that goes.. I'm probably wasting my time and money on this, but I will NEVER be able to afford plastic surgery so I figure what the heck. Oils-- Jojoba, vitamin e, and emu oil mixed together. Body brushing is done by a brush I got at a health food store and it gets all the dead skin off, you should do it before you bathe. I also read that some sor of hyaluronic acid can help too. I'm going to try the spanx idea too!

So I researched the internet for answers, and you know how that goes.. I'm probably wasting my time and money on this, but I will NEVER be able to afford plastic surgery so I figure what the heck. Oils-- Jojoba, Vitamin e, and emu oil mixed together. Body brushing is done by a brush I got at a health food store and it gets all the dead skin off, you should do it before you bathe. I also read that some sor of hyaluronic acid can help too. I'm going to try the spanx idea too!

Hey it's worth a try! I am totally gonna check out the body brushing thing. Can't hurt and I don't think my insurance is gonna pay for any plastics. I know my belly will be bad,but I don't think it will be bad enough for insurance to cover it so I would have to cash pay. :/

I'm just planning to have it all removed

I'm just planning to have it all removed

Will your insurance cover or will you cash pay? Lucky dog you!

I'm 25 too and had 130 to lose. I am now 5 weeks out have lost a total(Pre-op diet and then since surgery) of 40 pounds. My skin seems to be doing ok so far but of course I have alot more to go. I wish you luck on your journey!!!!! Keep us updated!

Thats awesome grl I def will keep everybody updated.and u do the same!..this might sound crazy but im.really nervous about loosing so much weight, like will I even recognize myself, also I know mentally its gonna be hard to not eat like ur used.to eating...i have a million questions lol but how r things goin just a couple weeks out?? R u getting used to it?

I am super worried too! I am only 20 and haven't ever been above 256 so hopefully it won't be too bad.

I have gotten some info from surgeons here in SB and in LA and they said that it is possible to do the skin only and not the muscle so I can still have babies without too much strain. They estimated about 5,000 - 6,000. I think this could be doable for me, I won't be able to get it until about 2 years out anyway, so it is possible.

I hope that I won't have to though!

Thats awesome grl I def will keep everybody updated.and u do the same!..this might sound crazy but im.really nervous about loosing so much weight, like will I even recognize myself, also I know mentally its gonna be hard to not eat like ur used.to eating...i have a million questions lol but how r things goin just a couple weeks out?? R u getting used to it?

It is going great actually. I thought I would still wanna eat the same things like I used to but I truly don't. I am never hungry,and I get full wayyy fast when I actually eat solids. lol. It is hard at first to get in all the liquids and Protein. Ask away girl,we're here to help! I don't regret my surgery at all,I would do it again in a second actually! It is truly the best thing that has happened to me aside from my children of course. =) Oh and yes I am used to my sleeve already,and not bein able to eat much. I love it so much.

I am super worried too! I am only 20 and haven't ever been above 256 so hopefully it won't be too bad.

I have gotten some info from surgeons here in SB and in LA and they said that it is possible to do the skin only and not the muscle so I can still have babies without too much strain. They estimated about 5,000 - 6,000. I think this could be doable for me, I won't be able to get it until about 2 years out anyway, so it is possible.

I hope that I won't have to though!

There is hope! You are so young and didn't get too awfully big so I would think there is some serious hope you won't have many problems with skin at all. Just keep hydrated,keep up with your Vitamins,get a good compression garment,and invest in some great oils and lotions. Oh and exercise your butt of. =)

Hey girls, Im 25 & have my appt tomorrow to set up my surgery date! i am so excited and nervous... I have about 110lbs to lose... Worried about skin too... Good luck ladies!