Question:
Anyone in their 20's start out at 229 5'6 and have problems with saggy skin ?

I am 22 years old and started out at 229. I am now 175 # and stand at 5'6. I am 4 months out and have lost 54# so far. To those in my age group who started about the same weight as me I would like to know what results you got and do you have to have excess skin removed etc. Any input would be appreciated.    — J T (posted on January 1, 2006)

January 1, 2006
Hi JT! I am 26 years old and started out at 277. I will be four months out on Jan 13th and I am down about 60 pounds. It sounds like our progress is about the same. So far, I don't have any saggy skin. I think a couple of things that have helped me so far are (1) I use skin firming lotion from Mary Kay, (2) The weight loss with me is very gradual which doesn't give me automatic saggy skin overnight. I think age also helps and of course getting enough nutrients and drinking your doctor recommended amount of water. So far the only problem I have had is hair loss. I know you are probably looking for answers from someone who is further out but I wanted to post my experience for you. Congrats on your loss so far and keep up the good work! Happy Skinny New Year!
   — Pamela B.

January 2, 2006
My daughter started out at 243 and is down to 130, in a yr time. Her skin is gradually firming up. the only place it is really noticible is the back of her legs when she has short shorts on, and a tiny bit on her tummy. She is 36 yrs old. She did exercise.
   — geneswife

January 2, 2006
My niece had the surgery two years ago, but she is close to your age (she is almost 22). she has a lkot of sagging skin, and is gearing up to see the plastic surgeon.
   — Novashannon

January 2, 2006
Hi i'm 23 and had surgery in 2003. I went from 267 to 150 to 175. My stomach is horrible, I hate it but the doctor says no to plastic surgery because i'm still planing on having children. I really want to have the TT. Still thinking about it. E-mail me if you have any questions.
   — mamita093