Extra skin

[Bakergrl214 27]

Has anyone that has had the sleeve have issues with extra skin? What did you do to help with it? I am afraid that after all is said and done in going to have sagging skin everywhere...anyone else have these thoughts?

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[Aggiemae 739]

Some people have lots off lose skin some have non. Depends on age, genetics, nutrition, hydration...

Doctors usually say it doesn't help but it can't hurt so make sure you take vit c and bit e supplements, drink plenty of Water and use a high quality moisturizer.

[laceemouse 631]

Almost everyone who loses 100 pounds or more has loose skin, no matter how they lose the weight.

Go to YouTube and search "skin flicks" under WLS, RNY, WSG. People strip down and show you their skin. Most of these people are young and they still have it, especially on the stomach. You don't notice it when they are dressed.

Many people have plastic surgery after weight loss. I don't think I would ever do that but it is an option.

[laceemouse 631]

I should add, most women lose their boobs too. Arms and legs can look a lot better if you work out with weights as you lose, the muscle expands to fill the loose skin somewhat. It really depends on where your fat is.

[Aggiemae 739]

I've lost over 100 pounds 7 times in the past 20 years and only have lose skin on my thighs. My books are

[Aggiemae 739]

I have lost around 100 pounds 7 times in the past 20 years and the only place I have lose skin is on my thoughts and that's been for a few years.

And at age 64 my boobs still pass the "pencil test".

[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

I have lost around 100 pounds 7 times in the past 20 years and the only place I have lose skin is on my thoughts and that's been for a few years.

And at age 64 my boobs still pass the "pencil test".

Pencil test?

[Aggiemae 739]

Sigh... it's when you stick a pencil under you boob to test if it falls down or stays under the flab. You know, THE pencil test! Ask your wife.

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[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

I did! Her response was that boobies that look like oranges in socks can hold a gross of pencils!

[SalOdyssey 441]

Has anyone that has had the sleeve have issues with extra skin? What did you do to help with it? I am afraid that after all is said and done in going to have sagging skin everywhere...anyone else have these thoughts?

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Put me in the class with A LOT of excess skin. I started my weight loss at 688+, WLS at 433. As of last weeks weigh in, I am down to 358. Plastic surgeons estimate I have between 65-80 pounds of excess skin, which will cost 100K USD to remove. It would be done in 3-6 surgeries in staged succession. Sadly my insurance carrier doesn't cover it, so I am raising money through Go Fund Me (if you're interested in helping me, PM me).

It is a constant daily battle and struggle to deal with the excess skin. Showering, drying, creams, lotions, etc. All to help keep the skin in as top, clean shape as I can to ward off irritation, but sadly failing at it.

I've heard and seen people use spanks and compression garments, but with me there is so much the garments don't really do much.

Good luck!!