New to this forum, hoping to have WLS

hey everyone, I might be on the older end in here but let me introduce myself anyway.  My name is Shannon and I will be 29yrs old in June, yes I'm still in my 20's and for a whole more year, lol.
Anyway, I've done everything pre-op and the letter was sent, just waiting for approval now.  But I have a question for all of the people out there post-op:  How did your skin handle the weight loss still being young?  Was or will plastics be recommended to you? 
I'm 5'3" and 230lbs with BMI 40. I pretty much figure I will need a breast lift after I lose the weight but hoping that will be it.

You're not alone Shannon, I'm 'holding' on to my 20's too, I'll be 29 in May!!  Welcome!!

hey gril wellcome! to the board.
I just turned 1 year out lost 100 lbs 20 lb more to go. and my skin is doing great. but  my arms needs to be fixed. but a friedn of mine who is 28 had no problem at all with her skin. i guess it depends of your genetics. so good luck.
and lose sking is the last thing you should worry about. there is other important things most think about surgery that you should think 1th.  like been healthy
good luck!!!
ps. i would do it over  againg even if i had a lot of lose skin.
keep us posted
mariana.

hey shannon welcome aboard. take one step at a time, focus on getting healthy and slather on the bio oil or cocobutter :-D

Getting a surgery date and regaining my health is my top priority, the skin thing was just curiosity that came about looking at before and after pics.  I am so excited to be doing this.  I am actually an ICU nurse and my weight cuases my back to really ache at work and even at home during housework. 

I will keep everyone posted.  I;m hoping to meet lots of new friends with this in common for extra support.  Everyone has been great so far.  Thanks everyone!!!