I need an opinion

Ok I was just reading a post about skin inssues, ok in the summer of 2004 I weighed 180 and looked great like in a bikin and stuff and then up until March 31, I weighed my heighest was 257 so even though I've been oven weight for about 2 years do you think I will have then extra skin? I mean i have most of my weight in my tummy, So far at my one month appt on May1, I weigh 231. I feel great, but the skin issue is starting to worry me?

Hello! I had lap RNY in august of 2005, so I am about 9 months out and down about 110 pounds from my highest weight. I haven't had too many issues with excess skin, some but nothing that can't be covered pretty easily(buying the right bathing suit.tankini/bikini is key). I was always pretty hourglass shaped and carried lots of weight in my hips, butt and thighs. A lot depends on your age/weight and where you carry it. Also, if you have lots of strechmarks, those are the areas where you will find that you may have excess skin issues. I am pretty good about working out 4-5 days a week, which I think has also been a big reason that I don't have a big issue with excess skin. I hope this helps! Bridget 286/174/145

Everybody is different... I asked my surgeon the same question and he couldnt answer! I think arms and tummy would be the biggest for most (and breasts). I had a friend whose skin was great except her boobs... I have another friend who boobs are fine but her stomach has a lil xtra. Just work out and keep hydrated !! (being young helps too!) Im definately worried about xtra skin as well. I know I will still hate my arms after unless some miracle happens (hate those "chicken wings"!) and I have no clue about my stomach... thats where I carry most of my weight as well. At least you can have some excess skin removed later if you have to... cant really have your whole belly removed thou!