I am going for my consult in 2 weeks and am curious to find more information about the excess skin and port.

Is there anyone who didn't need surgery to remove excess skin? I have about 100 pounds to lose and am worried that even if I lose it I'll still need surgery to remove the skin.

And the port....how much restriction does that put on your daily living? Anything that you can't do that you could do before? My husband is a little freaked out about that. :eek:

Thanks for any and all input!

Carol

I'm not sure about the skin thing because it's only been six weeks but I'd be curious to hear what other people say.

I can tell you that the port was a little worrisome at first but not now. It was sore for about 2 weeks and I had trouble bending over and sleeping on that side. It was nice that the incision was above the belt line so my pants didn't rub on it.

For 2 weeks after that I would get occasional twinges if I leaned or bent over on that side but now I wouldn't even know it was there if there wasn't a scar. My surgeon recommended no abdominal exercises until about 6 weeks out and I am going to start some this week. Other than that I've got no pain and can't feel it unless I'm deliberately pushing on it to try and feel it.

Karen

The skin thing depends on your genetics and skin care. I have lost 100lbs before (pre-lapband) and I was just careful to moisturize like crazy and I didn't have too much loose skin.

The port-- can't even tell it's there. What port? It doesn't interfere with a thing once it's healed.

I think if you lose 100 pounds, you will have areas of loose skin no matter what you do. Where you carry a lot of the weight will most likely be the most affected area.

Arms: you'll get the bat wing look when you lift your arms, legs: they'll be sagging skin.

Boobs: will look like tennis ball in a long sock

Tummy: well you get the point.

But look at the before and after photos. Would you rather have diabetes, high blood pressure and nothing to wear that doesn't make you look like and old cow OR have some excess skin that can be removed with PS.

I know my answer! That's why I got the band.