Hi all,

Im new here and Im slowly ploughing through all the topics and discussions trying to get a better insght of WLS.

I have been referred by my doctor and have my first appointment in March for an assessment, so Im researching as much as I can in the meantime!

I joined the gym last week (also via the doctor) and gone on a diet (again) to try to lose weight in the meantime, hence why Ive already started a ticker bar !!!!!

From what Ive read so far on this forum, the general consensus is that the end results of WLS are worth all the pain, problems and lifestyle transformation one has to go through to get there. But Im interested to hear of your experiences, thoughts and comments regarding excess skin after weight loss. How bothersome is it? Can it be minimised by serious workouts at the gym every day during weight loss? I assume the more weight you lose, the more excess skin there will be? Has anybody managed to avoid it completely?

My philosophy is that it cant be worse than the excess weight Im already carrying about.....?????? Is that about right???

Looking forward to getting to know you all better

CheleLynn, yes it was all covered! The recovery was better than I anticipated. I'm in no pain at all and getting my strength back!