Loose Skin

[ktscott 23]

I haven't decided on with surgery to have yet and I'm sure all WLS can cause it due to speedy weigh loss but I was wondering if 100% of patients has this problem? Would you mind sharing your starting weight height and age? I realize this is personal but I know these must have alot to do with how much loose skin you will have. Thanks:)

[missy5099 16]

I haven't had the surgery yet but every youtube journey I have watched and every blog I read, they have loose skin. Some have more than others but I think it's inevitable. The more weight you have, the more skin needed to be stretched. I was concerned about it in the beginning but I figured if I'm healthier and smaller, saggy skin doesn't seem so bad.

[ktscott 23]

I haven't had the surgery yet but every youtube journey I have watched and every blog I read, they have loose skin. Some have more than others but I think it's inevitable. The more weight you have, the more skin needed to be stretched. I was concerned about it in the beginning but I figured if I'm healthier and smaller, saggy skin doesn't seem so bad.

. I agree healthy and being smaller trumps loss skin. I'm just concerned that I'll be just as self conscious about it as I am about being over weight. Just trying to work out all the negatives in my head now so I'll be mentally prepared when the time comes

[rgmoe_718 7]

I am 20 years old I had the gastric sleeve procedure done. My starting weight pre op before the liquid diet was 396. After the 2 week liquid diet/day before surgery I weighed in at 382. I am 5 days post op and my moms scale says 376 ( I'm not sure if this weight is accurate , her scale is always off ) but I will know for sure on Monday my next doctors appointment.

[betrthnever 107]

Not looking forward to my floppy arms being even floppier when I'm thinner. But I AM looking forward to being thinner! From what I read exercise DOES help with the firming of the skin. I'll be pumping some serious iron!

[ktscott 23]

Not looking forward to my floppy arms being even floppier when I'm thinner. But I AM looking forward to being thinner! From what I read exercise DOES help with the firming of the skin. I'll be pumping some serious iron!

. That's what I was thinking too! I'm looking forward to exercise when I'm 100 pds less. It's got to be easier. I'm just saying lol

[SkinnyDown 409]

This is just my opinion, but I think there might be something to how long you have been overweight. I have been big since I was about 5 years old. I'm going to be 50 in November. Many years of stretched skin, even after losing 82 lbs, in 3.5 months. My body is showing some serious loose skin already. Arms, inner thighs, belly are the worst. I'm about 15 lbs from my halfway mark. I know I am going to have some serious loose skin, to deal with. YIKES!

I have a feeling those who are younger, and have not been overweight for long, could probably have enough elasticity in their skin that it won't be too bad.

[ktscott 23]

This is just my opinion, but I think there might be something to how long you have been overweight. I have been big since I was about 5 years old. I'm going to be 50 in November. Many years of stretched skin, even after losing 82 lbs, in 3.5 months. My body is showing some serious loose skin already. Arms, inner thighs, belly are the worst. I'm about 15 lbs from my halfway mark. I know I am going to have some serious loose skin, to deal with. YIKES!

I have a feeling those who are younger, and have not been overweight for long, could probably have enough elasticity in their skin that it won't be too bad.

. That's what I was thinking also. I have been over weight since I was 8. I'm 30 now but I've only been morbidly obese for I'd say 3 years so I'm hoping maybe that will make a difference. Good luck with the rest of your journey!

[OKCPirate 5,323]

The loose skin will be affected by several things - most important is what you can't control...genetics.

But exercise does firm the muscle supporting the skin and does provide some better contour. Give your skin Protein, Water, stay out of hot tubs, take cooler showers and less sun damage are your best tools to optimize what you have. But at some point you might have to look at plastics. But it's worth it to be finally able to lead the life I want.

[KristenVSG2014 1,872]

29 years old. 5'7. Highest weight was 290. Currently 169 so I've lost 121 pounds total. Here's my loose skin.

[SkinnyDown 409]

@@ktscott Thanks so much! Good luck to you too!

I think it will make a difference, but as @OKCPirate said, there is that factor of genetics. I didn't think about that. Very good point!

I have pretty good skin on my face, I rarely go into the sun, and moisturize moisturize moisturize! But basically, 45 years of stretched skin everywhere else, has me looking like the saggy baggy elephant already. LOL Hey, at least I can laugh at it. I've been morbidly obese at least since high school. I graduated 30 years... a longgggg time ago in a galaxy far far away. That's a lot of years of stretching.

[ktscott 23]

29 years old. 5'7. Highest weight was 290. Currently 169 so I've lost 121 pounds total. Here's my loose skin.

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. Thankyou so much for sharing this!

[dbfn 67]

Loose skin depends on age, how long you've been overweight, your skin type/genetics, a good dollop of good or bad luck, and of course for women, skin becomes even less forgiving after menopause. And contrary to what so many people will try to tell you, loose skin is NOT a problem tied only to the rapid weight loss that happens after bariatric surgery. I lost 26kg (about 58 lb) a few years back the "old fashioned" way over a longer time frame and definitely got a bit droopy!

It's all really just the luck of the draw, but I'd rather be a few sizes smaller than my skin, than unhealthy.

[ktscott 23]

Loose skin depends on age, how long you've been overweight, your skin type/genetics, a good dollop of good or bad luck, and of course for women, skin becomes even less forgiving after menopause. And contrary to what so many people will try to tell you, loose skin is NOT a problem tied only to the rapid weight loss that happens after bariatric surgery. I lost 26kg (about 58 lb) a few years back the "old fashioned" way over a longer time frame and definitely got a bit droopy!

It's all really just the luck of the draw, but I'd rather be a few sizes smaller than my skin, than unhealthy.

I totally agree! Thanks for sharing

[Babbs 14,680]

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Wow. I always thought you were much younger! I didn't realize we were the same age. You look younger in your pictures.