Question:
I AM 32 WT. 350 BMI 58 WILL I HAVE ALOT OF LOOSE SKIN FOLLOWING RNY

   — Claudette B. (posted on April 5, 2002)

April 5, 2002
I was 30 and 350 pounds before. I have a lot of excess skin. I had a panni done in October and they removed 9.5 pounds of skin and fat. I hate my legs and dislike my arms , But it is a matter of opinion. I am so much happier with the loose skin than the way I was before. I can walk and breathe and laugh again. I am going to try for a breast reduction ( they hang way low) and maybe self pay for the upper legs to be done, but it is so worth it!
   — Heather T.

April 5, 2002
I started out about 342 myself (RYN 5/2/01, down to about 216 now). I do have rather a lot of loose skin, and probably will have more by the time I'm through losing. But it also depends on how you carry the weight. Mine was nearly all in my abdomen, which is now NOT a pretty sight but a heck of a lot better than when it was filled out with fat! Good luck!!
   — Mary Ellen W.

April 5, 2002
Hi! I was 360 lbs. with a BMI of 56.4. I am 5'8" tall. I carry most of my weight from the waist down. I was never real big on top so I don't think that will be a problem. I am hoping I can get away with a girdle for the drooping stomach. I'm down 76 lbs. so still have a long way to go. Anyway, I guess it will depends on where you carry your weight and if the excess skin becomes a health issue for both of us. Good luck!
   — grammie5