Question:
Does everyone need plastic surgery/TT after WLS?

I don't have a surgery date for WLS at this point but have had two other surgeries for non-WL issues- one involving small incisions to the stomach which made my stomach muscles worse/non existent. I have about 140lbs to lose. After have WLS (RNY) is plastic surgery ALWAYS necessary?    — Misslady (posted on November 11, 2008)

November 10, 2008
Not always...Your age, skin memory/elasticity, genes, dumb luck all have a lot to do with how your skin goes. But the majority either have plastics or just live with the excess skin. I have gotten lucky...although I will not lie and say that I would not benefit from plastics...I am far from having perfect skin recovery, but I can and do live contently with my skins outcome. I was 220-250 most of my 30's...I only got to 315 after quitting smoking and thyroid disease which aided in a 100+ or - lb gain that happened rapidly over a year or two and caused all my health problems...so I had surgery only a little over a year after becoming 315 lbs...I was also always very muscular and solid and I think that also helped in many ways. MANY people have plastics and are so happy with their results...I'm chicken! I do not want anymore surgery, EVER, if I can help it! But I never say never!
   — .Anita R.

November 12, 2008
I am 54 and lost 110 lbs. 5'7" I have lose skin on my arms, belly, legs and inner thighs. My boobs have fallen and they can't get up. I am not like the first poster who is living contented with her skin. My skin really bothers me and all I think about is getting surgery. I do know that if you are younger you don't have as much saggy skin, you probably wont be as bad if you are young. Hope for the best.
   — bellespre

November 12, 2008
It also depends on WHERE you carry your weight. Some women don't have big tummys, they carry the weight elsewhere.
   — StarWish624