So I am only asking this question out of curiosity and research. I'm only 2 months post op and have lost 49 pounds so far. My arms have always been a big problem for me and as I lose they are staying pretty big in size but have less fat. Would being only a year out be too soon to even consider having an arm lift? I know the skin will be there and just want to start planning.

Too soon. You will continue to lose for another 6 months and would total undo what you had done.

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Little over 7 months out here, just had my (6 month) check up last Friday. Have some loose skin (though not too bad) around the middle. Doc said that they at OSU do not do recommendations for lifts until at least 18 months out, which allows enough time for both loss and maintenance. Like just about every other aspect relating to VSG, I am sure a lot of doctors have differing opinions. Something you should discuss at upcoming appointments.

The general rule of thumb with skin removal surgery is to be at your goal weight for at least a year. Certainly, you would want to be at or near goal when you meet with surgeons for consultations. They would probably have their own guidelines about how long to wait after that for the surgery.

Good question! Informative responses. I am one month out at 25 pounds down

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