I am a 27 years old Female, 5”0 & weight 255 lbs. My BMI is 49.8 & I’m strongly considering the gastric sleeve. But I’m doing as much research as I can.
August 16, 2020
Answer: Sagging skin after sleeve surgery After any bariatric procedure there is always a risk of having this problem, it depends on many factors including: age, genetics, skin elasticity, weight distribution, amount of excess weight loss, nourishment during and after weight loss. A 27 year old patient has a much better chance of having tighter skin after weight loss compared to some one who is in there 50's or 60's. In gastric sleeve surgery there is no malabsorption of nutrients compared to gastric bypass surgery, this will allow better nourishment, less muscle and skin protein wasting, in other words "healthier skin". Some times during the rapid weight loss period (usually the first 4 to 6 months after surgery) the skin may loosen but at this stage it is still to early to tell in many patients if sagging is going to be a problem or not, the advice is to wait at least 12 to 18 moths after surgery to decide if it will be necessary to deal surgically with sagging skin.
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August 16, 2020
Answer: Sagging skin after sleeve surgery After any bariatric procedure there is always a risk of having this problem, it depends on many factors including: age, genetics, skin elasticity, weight distribution, amount of excess weight loss, nourishment during and after weight loss. A 27 year old patient has a much better chance of having tighter skin after weight loss compared to some one who is in there 50's or 60's. In gastric sleeve surgery there is no malabsorption of nutrients compared to gastric bypass surgery, this will allow better nourishment, less muscle and skin protein wasting, in other words "healthier skin". Some times during the rapid weight loss period (usually the first 4 to 6 months after surgery) the skin may loosen but at this stage it is still to early to tell in many patients if sagging is going to be a problem or not, the advice is to wait at least 12 to 18 moths after surgery to decide if it will be necessary to deal surgically with sagging skin.
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August 3, 2020
Answer: Every body is different Hi love! Getting the gastric sleeve can be an amazing, life-changing procedure for you. You will not only lose weight but you will become healthier overall and reduce your risk of developing over 40 medical problems and cancers. Sagging or loose skin after the surgery is common, but the amount varies depending on your skin elasticity, age, amount of weight loss, and various other factors. In younger patients, I tend to see a greater "snap back" in terms of loose skin. However, if you do suffer from unwanted or uncomfortable loose skin after your gastric sleeve, there are always skin removal surgery options, creams, laser, etc that can lessen the problem. Best of luck, beauty!
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August 3, 2020
Answer: Every body is different Hi love! Getting the gastric sleeve can be an amazing, life-changing procedure for you. You will not only lose weight but you will become healthier overall and reduce your risk of developing over 40 medical problems and cancers. Sagging or loose skin after the surgery is common, but the amount varies depending on your skin elasticity, age, amount of weight loss, and various other factors. In younger patients, I tend to see a greater "snap back" in terms of loose skin. However, if you do suffer from unwanted or uncomfortable loose skin after your gastric sleeve, there are always skin removal surgery options, creams, laser, etc that can lessen the problem. Best of luck, beauty!
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