New to this forum. I am Lindsay, who are you?

Hey people. I'm Lindsay, age 19. I didn't realize OH had all these neat forums, I'd only posted on the main messageboard. So glad to see they have a teen forum because most/all of the people i've talked to have been a lot older than me. Wanted to know what it's like for us young'ins. I'm pre-op. Waiting for surgeon consult. I'm totally expecting to be approved though. I was wondering how MUCH of a difference age makes in the elasticity of the skin...anyone post-op have comments on this? Is it really unlikely that you'll need plastic surgery or no...

Not much. It depends really on how long you've been big, and the elasticity of your skin. It depends on your age because when you get older, your skin loses elasticity. But if you never had good elasticity, then it doesnt matter how older you are. Then it depends on how long you've been obese, and how big you were pre-op. It varries from person to person because there are so many factors! You just have to wait and see what you look like after your weight is gone! THANK YOU whoever invented plastic surgery!!! lol!!! ~Amy post-op DS 11-5-04

most likely if your young and say maybe 100lbs over weight you probably wont need it is what i heard. but if your like me adn 16 weighing 364 lbs and got 224lbs to lose, your gonna definaltely need a tummy tuck!!!well you should join my teen weight loss surgery group. its really nice to talk to kids and teens just like us going through teen weight loss surgery. well email me at [email protected] if your interested in joining and you can i.m. me at blitzbabe0053 on aol/aim instant messenger service.ttyl! love meghan