Hi! My name is suzy and I am having surgery Wednesday. (the sleeve)

I found myself having second thoughts after learning about redundant skin. But I feel this surgery is what's best for me. any suggestions on how to help tighten up the excess skin? Please advise...

I've been using organic coconut oil I bought at Trader Joes. You can also pick it up at Publix in the cooking oil aisle. So far so good. Cost is about $20 a jar and it goes a long way.

Would you rather have flappy skin or filled out with fat skin?

Not trying to be flip (ok, well....just a little), but that's the bottom line. No matter how you lose weight, you are going to have skin.

I expect the skin... But just wanted to know if there is a method or cocktail that will help tighten it. someone suggested organic coconut oil. going to give it a try!

Hi! My name is suzy and I am having surgery Wednesday. (the sleeve)

I found myself having second thoughts after learning about redundant skin. But I feel this surgery is what's best for me. any suggestions on how to help tighten up the excess skin? Please advise...

Drink Water, water, and Oh did I mention water!!! It helps put the elasticity back into your skin. BUT depending on how big you were when you started you might have the extra skin regardless(which is the case for me unfortunately). Good luck!!!!

As soon as you are cleared to exercise...do it! And drink a ton of water, just slowly. Remember, after surgery walk as soon as you can. It will really help with gas pain. Good luck.

Thanks guys! And good Luck to you!!

Do you put the coconut oil on your skin or do you eat it as in coffee or or other ways. My sister is really pro coconut oil. Is giving it to 95 year old with dementia and is seeing great results with cognition. She puts it in coffee, melts and puts in yogurt and in shakes. Ideas -- how do you use it for the skin issues?

Wow! Really? Coffee??? Hmmmmm!!! I do use it to cook with at times but I have been rubbing it everyday on my tummy arms and legs and massaging it on my scars too. Not saying it will take complete care of sagging skin but it sure helps. Plus I'm losing only 2 lbs a week which I'm happy about because it gives my skin a chance to "catch up" with the weight loss. And I smell like a coconut too!! ????????????

Hi,

I'm new to the group. I have been on a wait list for 4 years for VSG surgery in my province. I finally have my very first appointment to get the process started, next week! I'm so excited about this. I've been researching like crazy, and feel this is the right tool for me. I am enjoying reading all of the posts in here.

Hey Suzy, I'm getting sleeved on Thursday!

I've got a whole arsenal of products to try - coconut oil, argan oil, shea butter and firming lotion. I'm not sure any of them are really going to work because of how much weight I have to lose, but keeping hydrated is the best way to help yourself as much as you can. Hydrate with Water inside, with oils/lotions outside.

I think the key is to look for quality products that have as few ingredients as possible. Especially with oils, read the label, a lot of times they are "cut" with other chemicals so you're not going to benefit as much from using them.

Hello! Thanks for the recommendations! Had my surgery on may 1st. I'm glad I did it! About to go for a walk. I hope you're feeling better after your surgery on! Best of luck to you always :-)!