29 year old ladies - skin bounce back?

[laurenella82 625]

I used to promote products by itworks global and they have a product called defining gel. I was on pinterest the other day and saw a pin where a lady who had WLS used the defining gel (and their wraps) and that helped her not have as much saggy skin. She was an older woman, maybe close to 60. I plan to go back to using those products post op as well. The products are not really for weight loss but promote tightening, timing and firming.

[jenny13 64]

I just turned 30 and I'm 7 months out from surgery. I have lost 73 lbs and my skin is going back to normal pretty good! I have 35 more lbs to lose before I hit my goal and I feel confident that I won't have that much hangy skin. And on a good note I haven't lost my boobs, lol. Good luck to you! Happy New Year!!

[cutee1985 50]

I started using skin firming lotion. I always lotion my body as soon as I get out of the shower so it wasn't a big deal. I'm hoping by using that my skin will be able to catch up to my weight loss

[chasingpolaris321 214]

I'm 26 and am 4.5 months out and down 70 ish pounds (30 ish left until goal). For me, stretch marks have definitely gotten more noticeable in the places where I tend to carry the most weight. It's not my favorite thing, but I'm not going to give it a second thought until I'm a year or two out. The reason that so many doctors make you wait until you consider plastics is that your skin changes and tightens up a lot after you reach goal. Like everyone else says, I think genetics plays a pretty large factor in loose skin, hair loss, etc. and so I'm not going to stress about anything other than what tiny pants I should buy next!

[kimpossible67 608]

@@Sassafrassa My skin is doing ok thus far but I've only lost about 36 lbs (I'm only two months out) I'm 34. I still have a Ways to go so just like anything with this surgery only time will tell.

I'm almost 9 mths out, down 104 lbs. I'm almost 50 (that hurts to say that lol). My skin is doing well, surprisingly. I have somewhat of the turkey neck but oddly enough, proud of it! It sure beats chin upon chin. My thighs have bought the farm mostly but it's not horrible. My tattoos on my ankle have gotten smaller and the skin on my calves is great! It's a small price to Pay and we all anticipated it. Don't worry about it. It's a badge of honor!!!

Edited January 3, 2015 by kimpossible67