anyone with saggy dark circles since WLS???

I look like a matronly racoon. Do you think the dark cirlces have to do with diet? I've tried preparation H around my eyes and it worked decently for a short time.Also, does anyone feel there face looks a little older since they started losinng? I'm not sagging terribly, but people always thought I was younger and now I LOOOK 44! For women: My boobs a null and void. Is anyone stuffing their bras? I am tempted. Hugs; Cheri

I have been telling me I look younger now that I'm losing the weight. I have not lost that much weight to stuff my bra as of yet. Dark circles under the eyes run in my family Read up on what may cause them http://allergies.about.com/od/darkcircles/a/aa071304.htm Donna 338/222 -116

they run in my family too, but I think mine are REALLY darker since WLS. LOL. You are lucky re. your bra. I seem to be losing in my thighs upperbody--boobs too, and hips. My tummy is hanging in there literally. Will not budge. Anyway, thanks for the link. It's helpful. Cheri

Cheri - I definitely have the dark circles. I haven't tried the Preperation H yet, but I'm freaking out because even with makeup on, you can still tell. I look like I've been pulling all nighters or I'm a crack addict, and it doesn't look too pretty. I'm curious to know what causes this also. I would love to know what I could do to get rid of it. I stuff my bra now, I stuffed it before surgery. They sell these the fake plastic, chicken cutlett boobs at Wal-Mart for $20.00. I found that they work just as well as the ones in the department stores. And when I need a quick fix, shoulder pads work wonders, too.

THANKS for the tip for the fake boobs. I'm trying these today. Prep H. works wonders on puffiness, but it doesn't take away the dark circles. As I do more research, I'll be sure to post anything interesting. Hugs, Cheri

I found out that the fat was holding out my wrinkles LOL Everyone used to tell me that I didn't look 59... When I look in my mirror I not only see 59 but dark circles and a chicken waddle under my chin!! And its bad when your boobs not only shrink.... but you can roll them up and put the girls into the bra....!!!!! But, Lovin the new size 16!!!! ((((hugs)))) Judy

Yep, I can flip the girls up onto my shoulders. LOL Before WLS I used to look at least 10 years younger in the face and probably 20 years older body-wise. I guess its a tradeoff. Congrats on your size 16!!!!!!!! I can hardly wait. Cheri

Nope... no dark circles... but I put on Oil of Olay face firming every night and under my make up during the day. Everyone tells me I am looking younger...... I have lost alot from the waste up.... My colar bones are sticking out.... But the tummy refuses to go away!!!!!!! Maybe slowly but surely.... We shouldn't complain..... I have gone from a 46DDD to a 42D, 329lbs to 234lbs, and from a size 32 to a 22. I know you guys have done just as well so...... Smile and if you gotta stuff... stuff away! Jane

Hi Cheri Well, I'm told I look 19. They must really need glasses or they are doing some major ass kissing lol. Anywho, no dark circles....yet. Are you getting plenty of water. Sometimes you tend to need some liquid because your body is flushing away your toxins and this will help generate nice healthy glowing skin. I use Clean & Clear on my face. That's what I use to wash my face every morning and night. It keeps my skin nice and soft and ACNE-free. I totally feel ya on the boobs. As a matter of fact, I've started a Fund... Cause I know I'm def. gonna need a breast lift and implants. I have been tempted to stuff my bras....but now that I saw walmart has the fake boobs....Hmm... I will probably invest in them lol.... just to fill out the boobs man. Cause they lookin' mighty sad. LOL. Anywho, hope some of this helps. Don't trip though, We can always get fake boobs, and heck even a nice chemical peel to help with your dark circles.....but you'll be SKINNY doing those things See, good tradeoff. Take Care, Gracie 270/178 28# to Doc's Goal 38# to Personal Goal P.S. God...I could really use some Amaretto and Orange Juice.....ahhh.

The Amaretto and OJ sounds great about now. It's funny, today at our WLS support group, we had a discussion on losing our boobs and the fake ones from Walmart seem to be a staple. EVERYBODY seems to be getting them in our group. I also found a good concealer for the circles. Maybe if I'd quit staying up all night, I wouldn't have circles. At least I'll be FIIIIIIINNNNNEEEE skinney chick with dark circles. Cheri