Hello,

I was just sleeved on may 22nd. I am 22 years old and would love to connect with other young people getting surgery. Also, have you hearsay research on less chance of extra skin, because of elasticity in skin?

Well I am not as young as you are, I was sleeved on the 23rd. as far as the extra skin thing..I am sure I will have to have a tummy tuck in a couple of years...got to start saving right now.

I'm 23 and had surgery on the 23rd.. ive read age is a factor but so are a lot of other factors such as genetics, how fast/slow you lose, if you stick to the diet and exercise, how long you were overweight, etc.. Ive also heard of plenty of people who didn't need plastics after, some people are very impatient and do not let their body adjust (your skin needs an extra year or two to bounce back). Since I am young I would want to have kids before getting a tummy tuck but who knows I may change my mind

I think everyone should have hope but prepare their mind for plastics. I'm 20 and ill be 21 come surgery time but I've been fat since 13 and all my weight is in my stomach and boobs. I don't have the money for plastics so I hope my age is enough but odds are ill prob need a breast lift and a tummy tuck..I'm hoping my insurance will cover the tuck if I have enough problems but ill have to start saving now.

Yeah, I know a lot factor into it. I have hope that I won't have too much skin. I know I will have to have my boobs fixed because I have problems with my breast anyways. I am happy to get my weight under control young, but I fear that because if my age I have a long time to fall back unto old habits. Does anyone else have this fear?

You can start your own group right here on VST.

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I dont think anyone was gonna post a link I think someone was just gonna start the group and the rest of us would just give emails

A lot factors into the skin, but the fact of the matter is with having to lose over 200 lbs there is no way I won't be needed reconstructive surgery. Hopefully, you don't have so much to lose.

Yeah, I know a lot factor into it. I have hope that I won't have too much skin. I know I will have to have my boobs fixed because I have problems with my breast anyways. I am happy to get my weight under control young, but I fear that because if my age I have a long time to fall back unto old habits. Does anyone else have this fear?

I think it's all about how you spin the situation. I look at doing this at a young age (25) is so much more beneficial than if i waited 10 or 20 years. So much life left to live, and this increases the quality of it exponentially. I've always felt if I could just get down to a normal weight, that I would have absolutely no problem maintaining it. I honestly have no worries about gaining it back once I lose it.

I think it's all about how you spin the situation. I look at doing this at a young age (25) is so much more beneficial than if i waited 10 or 20 years. So much life left to live' date=' and this increases the quality of it exponentially. I've always felt if I could just get down to a normal weight, that I would have absolutely no problem maintaining it. I honestly have no worries about gaining it back once I lose it.[/quote']

Thats exactly how I feel and im 23 just sleeved on the 28th and im from nj too woo lol but yeah at first I had my buyers remorse too I think it happends to all of us since its such an extreme step you take but as of now i dont even remember the pain. Ive.been handling this pretty well. As for skin I think it does depend on your age. At a young age your skin has more collagen and if youre older you should buy a cream. Also wear a body suit. I think its one of the best things you could do for this type of surgery. Especially me I have really fat arms. Thats what I got itll keep your body tight and in place as you lose those inches. It has helped me and my aunt says she can see them smaller even my belly without the droop After that if you still got some extra you can always do weights or final plastics.

Hello everyone... I'm 20 and had my surgery on June 29th. My bw was 225 acc now I'm on 185 so far pretty good... is so rewarding that I can finally fit on the jeans I been saving for years with the thought "I'm going to lose weight and these will fit again" y eat normally, just have some problems on sizing my portion on meals... how you guys been so far? I'll post some pic.

I was sleeved in November and as of now I am 189lbs down and feeling great. I know what you mean about fitting into clothes I have become obsessed with shopping.