Loose skin after sx
Yes, loose skin can be a problem.
You can prepare for it with therapy and a savings account.
I'd say the main difference is that RNY has a malabsorptive component and removes the pyloric valve.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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The amount of loose skin you may have after losing weight varies. I do not think it matters which weight loss surgery you have. Genetics, age, amount of weight you lose, seem to be the biggest factors. There is nothing you can do to avoid it.
From personal observation, I would guess about 80% of us have enough loose skin to warrant plastic surgery.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
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Basically, the sleeve restricts the amount of food you can eat. You can eat more food after you heal but the sleeve doesn't stretch. Though you can gain weight again by grazing. Not recommended for people with a history of GERD.
A bypass restricts the amount of food you can eat and causes mal absorption which blocks some calories (and nutrition) so you would lose weight faster at first. Unless you consciously restrict your volume the pouch created by the surgeon does eventually stretch.
