It seems to me that the majority of VSGers look younger - quite often much younger - after they lose their weight. But it seems like folks I know who have had gastric bypass look older after their losses.

Is this just my hopeful thinking or has anyone else noticed this as well?

I have noticed that too! For some reason I've noticed many bypass patients with old faces and thicker calves. I was so pleasantly surprised when researching that ALL of the pics I saw show beautiful faces with bigger eyes and smiles!

I was thinking that too. My sister had bypass and she looks older and more sickly. I think its b/c of the malabsorption and loss of nutrients. She doesn't take her vitamins like she should.

I can spot someone in public who has had gastric bypass. They always look tired, anemic, have large calves and very saggy skin on their arms and neck. Maybe I'm nuts but I swear I see it all the time! I'm not bashing anyone who choses bypass, just noting my observations.

I can spot someone in public who has had gastric bypass. They always look tired' date=' anemic, have large calves and very saggy skin on their arms and neck. Maybe I'm nuts but I swear I see it all the time! I'm not bashing anyone who choses bypass, just noting my observations.[/quote']

There is something in the face I can spot a mile away.