sagging skin

Okay so here goes: Last night i was watching that new show on tlc Big Medicine. And i saw all those people that have lost so much weight, they look great, but they have all that skin. I only have about 100 to 120 pounds to lose. Is there any way to avoid the sagging skin, or does that come with the terriority. I really dont want to think that I would need more surgry. Im scared as it is already. I'm going to see my doc next week, I have already been approved just need to go see him and get a date.  If anyone has anyone ideas, please share. Thanks, Mary

Mary, I am not sure how much can be done to prevent the sagging and lose skin. Alot depends on your age, length of time you have been overweight, genetics.. Exercising and eating right, taking your vitamins will help. Try not to worry about the excess skin but imagine how much better you will feel with that 100 pounds gone and how much healthier you will be. All the best Sher

On June 26, 2007 at ERC @ Hartford Hospital, there will be a plastic surgeon discussing things for patients.  It is a support group for WLS.  Starts at 6 pm and runs until around 8.  It is a very good support group and run very well.

Thanks for your reply, The only problem is that i wor****ill 11 pm so i cant make it to any meetings. I really dont want to have any more surgry. so plastic is out. i dont know, i guess i'll talk to the doc next week. Thanks, Mary

Out of curiosity, is your support group open to any surgical patients? Or just to those of your surgeon's group?