:straight Hi Everyone,

I have a concern I would like to ask about. Some of my friends had the bariatric procedure and well ended up w/flabby skin. I'm hoping the chances are smaller of that occuring w/the Lap Band as I hear you do not loose as fast as bariatric patients. I already have a stomach that hangs a bit which I hate and really hoping it won't get worse. In the past I have lost substational amounts of weight but at a slow progress and stomach seemed to adjust but I'm older now so don't know if that will make a difference. Have any of you in your Lap Band journey had problems w/excess skin?

Well, yall go right ahead because this chick aint postin no apron of any sort.

I'll be good to post my "before" and after pics here soon.

Lisa G -

No apron pictures... I think Greg was hoping he could lure us into posting saggy boob pictures... lol

Remember those games where baby pictures would be displayed of people you knew, and you had to guess who was who? We could have that same kind of game, only with anonymous saggy boobs... lol

O NO! I'm outa here! Yall are getting over my head here:paranoid

Lets not and say I did!

I am not in any way shape or form postin that anywhere on this forum.

Call me a prude if you want but this chick aint posin!

Like I said yall go right ahead....I'll watch.

Hey I am game to post boob shots. LOL!!! I bet Delarla would too. LOL!! Donali you first!

hi, to all, i've had the same fears, and can hear myself thur you guys. as i read. thank you for having the courage to go thur the lapband op. and been able to talk about the many problems that come's and go's with it too. is just nice to know that is not over and it gives me something to do for myself. and to look forward too, i'm 54yrs. and please ,keep up the fight , one way or another, you , will win the battle..!

Hi, Adoreme, please tell us a little bit about yourself. Are you banded? If so when and how are you doing? Glad to see another "mature" one here. LOL :cool:

hi, had my operation on april,5,2004

5'4",295lbs down to 260lbs.

lapband op.

Dr.texceria.

bronx. ny.

moved to PA.to start and get a hold of my health, been stuck on 260lbs for a month, and dealing with my own insecuraties, started walking about 2weeks now and it feels so good to be out the house.

thanks for having this site, for those who need an ear to be heard and helped.

my sincere thanks

Hi everyone,

this is an interesting topic. I have those HUGE flabby arms, you know, the type that hangs over your elbow even before weightloss. In my search for a solution I found a personal webpage where building muscle is used instead of cutting off skin. Its very inspiring and she is very obliging if you want to email her.

http://www.eradain.com/apoplexy/

cheers

Checked out your site, and your favorite links, quite informative, especially that daily weight chart. Thanks,...Pat in VA...Dec 6, new band date.

Hi everyone,

this is an interesting topic. I have those HUGE flabby arms, you know, the type that hangs over your elbow even before weightloss. In my search for a solution I found a personal webpage where building muscle is used instead of cutting off skin. Its very inspiring and she is very obliging if you want to email her.

http://www.eradain.com/apoplexy/

cheers

That's a very impressive website there. I wished I had the determination to tackle something like she has.

Been There Done That... I Had Lost 100 Lbs On My Own,(had Gained It Back, That's Why I Chose The Band) Had The Arms That I Could Donate Skin To The Needy.... I Had, I Think Called Bracheoplasty... Arm Skin Removed Between Elbow And Armpit... Looks Okay, But There Is A Big Scar. And A Section That Looks Not So Great... So It Is A Trade Off, But I Still Would Have Done It.... When I Lift My Arms Over My Head, I Sometimes Notice People Looking.... I Also Don't Go Without Sleeves That Much, Still Don'tt Feel That Comfortable.... Ro

If you poured my skin into my palm, it would slip through my fingers like pancake batter. If I had the money, I'd have a tummy/arm/thigh tuck right this minute, regardless how far I am from goal. I have pictures of me at 7 years old with my hanging pooch. I'm over it. Cut it off!

P.S. I wear tank tops and spaghetti straps all the time. I figure the sooner the world gets used to seeing real women and real flesh, the sooner they'll stop looking at us like we're freaks. One time a car full of guys started teasing me about being fat, so I flirted with them. I told them they wanted me, otherwise they wouldn't be checking out my fabulous body. The more they gagged, the heavier I laid it on them. I told them they couldn't handle me or I'd hurt their little bitty pee-pees. It was quite fun. No guy likes to think his itty bitty pee-pee is inadequate. It's all about attitude, and I have every single right to enjoy my life to the fullest, which means not having to drape curtains over me every time I leave my house. Touche'

Bravo To You!!!!!

Lela, come to ireland and live in my wardrobe - please...I NEED you!