Loose Skin | Gastric Sleeve Surgery | Questions and Answers 

Im 11 days out from my VSG surgery! Super excited for what’s ahead. Loose skin or not, anything is better than where I was going. Im 23, 5”4’ and was 430 lbs.

I'm an R.N. who is 4 days away from my 6 month post VSG mark. I've lost 77 lbs. Pre VSG I lost 75 lbs. So that's a total of 152 lbs. ! 🤯 🎉 Loose skin is definitely present. I also talk about it in my update videos. I get that question alot as well. Like Dr. Alvarez said, there are alot of determining factors. I don't regret having VSG at all. I wish I had done it sooner ! I can live with loose skin but not with medical complications due to excess body fat ! I love this channel ! ❤️

I'm one year post op. I have lost 70lbs so far. Soft skin but not saggy. I heard in a RU-vid video flaxseed organic oil one spoon per day, lots of water and exercise should help prevent it. Pre op I weighted 215lbs my height is 5'4 one year now I'm 145lbs small and xtra small. My butt almost dissapeared 😅 but I'm so happy of how I look and feel. Good luck to all you guys. Go for it! You won't regret it. This Dr. Has been so helpful to me with his videos.

I'm a year and a half out from my sleeve. I have a small amount of loose skin on my arms and my thighs. I'm grateful that mine isn't very bad at all. But TRUST me, loose skin is much better than excess weight. It's worth it! I never realized how much pain I was in on a day to day basis just from being overweight. Loose skin does not cause me physical pain or affect my health. If I had it to do over I'd make the same decision

Just came across your video, I have to say thank you because you really answered my questions about the loose skin issue. Today is September 20, 2021 and I am looking forward to seeing a skinnier me in the up coming year. I’m just getting started, and getting all my information. Thank you again and God bless 👍🏻🙏🏻

Thanks doctor I've had the sleeve surgery so far I've lost around 35 pound's. I'm about 7 weeks post surgery and I have to admit I was a little concerned about loose skin. My doctor will clear me for weight lifting next month. I can't wait. I've been walking every day and that helps me mentally and physically.

I’m getting mine Nov 22 2021!!! Can’t wait.. 🙏🏼

I'm so excited!! I am 8 days closer to being happy and healthy!! So glad I stumbled upon this channel!!!! Thank you Dr. A!!!

Thank you for your videos

I was going to have the sleeve surgery in 2014, but by the time they were ready to schedule it I had lost 150 on my own. I went from 103 to 400 after several spine surgeries. I walked off the weight, 1 step at a time, could not make it to my mailbox when I started, worked up to 2 miles 3 times a day. Got down to 180 and had a tummy tuck and hernia repair ( it was a fat pocket i later found out ). Then covid hit, I've gained 55 back, I decided, I'm 55 and menopause doesn't help. Im excited to this and wont cancel this time. 2/2/22 is my surgery date. Im at 236 currently. Ive lost over 100lbs 3 times in my life, on my own, so I have the skin hanging on my arms and inner thighs, but its ok, as long as I am healthy.

I had (Roux-En-Y) Gastric bypass in 2017. I am one of the very few that have had serious and life threatening emergency. If I had done more research before, I would have gone with the sleeve. I am still grateful for the weight loss and yes, I have very disturbing loose skin. I would have started by mixing collagen peptides into my shakes. Live and learn. I love your videos because you are so honest. God Bless you and to anyone if you read this, don't close the door on surgical weight loss. Just find the right one for you and a Dr. That listens to your concerns and gives you the pros and cons for each type. i so wished I would have gotten the sleeve.. love and blessings to all.

Thanks doctor A you are the man

I’m 29 (30 November 5th!) and I’m at 245 right now. I just finished the work up and I’ll be having surgery the first week in December!

Highest is 250, and 8 days from surgery my last weigh was 230.5 lbs and I am 5'5, so starting at the low end of acceptable bmi for surgery, so this makes me feel a lot more secure about potential loose skin Edit: also am only 24 so that should help too

I have been fighting this decision for years. I have decided to take a leap of faith and go for it. I am 366lbs and 31 y/o. I am worried about the excess skin but more worried about leaving my 3 children behind. I have lost 32lbs this year but hit that brick wall.

I'm 16 and I'm 298 lbs, I've decided to go for the sleeve surgery, I'm soooo scared of having loose skin afterwards. thank you for comforting me !

I'm excited do for sleeve surgery February 3rd nervous yes but also happy because I have faith over fear .

My procedure is will be on June 3rd I’m happy I found this channel, very informative

My surgery hasn’t been scheduled yet but I did just have a consultation. I’m prepared to look like a flying squirrel if it means I get to live longer 😅

Im 8 days away from getting my surgery im super nervous and my biggest dilemma is the loose skin. Im glad i came across this video. Its very true what you said its for my health. Thank you Dr

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I'm so nerves of having surgery on Friday I'm happy the sleeve done

I love you videos I'm 8 months Out From my surgery a 100 pound down 60 more to go in my doctor said he will refer me to a plastic surgery I workout everyday.

Having a terrible time to get back on Thrace I have put on about16kg back on after surgery

I’m 19 and getting the gastric sleeve and scared of loose skin. My BMI is 60 and weight is around 370. But progressively losing it. Getting surgery in December. My mom had the surgery at 40 , gastric bypass. And has tons of loose skin.

I’m older dr so I’ve embraced the loose skin because I can’t change it. Is it okay not to have skin removed?

I will add height! The shorter/bigger you are no matter what age you will have more chance of lose skin. I weighed 20 stone, I am 5ft tall and lost 12 stone-through diet and exercise. and i had lose skin all over my body. Ive had skin removal and would much rather be thin than the size i was.

I had the sleeve surgery and I’ll be 70 next month. I definitely have some loose skin. I started needing to lose about 70 lbs I’ve already lost about 30 lbs

dr, a question i have about exercise, is how long will it take for the , we'll call them staples, the stapled area to heal?i ask because i wanna do situps

What is the lowest amount of wt. you do gastric sleeves on that would qualify with insurance? Do you need to have a certain BMI or wt.?

Am 57 and 4'10 am I going have a lot loose skin I weight 230 and my bmi 43

Hello, doctor. I want to have stomach cuff surgery, but I can't speak English. do you have a Chinese️ service?

I am 19 and 249 pounds and I am currently wondering if I should get the surgery but the most I was worried about was loose skin I see now if you work hard there’s is ways to prevent it and even if not it’s better than being uncomfortable everyday I am trying to get smaller so when I have the surgery I won’t have to stress about the loose skin :)

My BMI is 32 age 23 weight 86kgs deciding to get surgery but worried if i will get lose skin

I’m 320lbs and 26 and I’m in the process of getting it (in a 6 month nutritional program due to my insurance) & I’m really skeptical about getting it still & scared

I am residing in UAE what is the way forward for consultancy.

Dr. Alvarez I want to know when after the surgery I can drink a lot of water and drinks 🍹

Wanting to get the surgery but I'm afraid to get too small.. 5'1 194lbs w/35bmi

I have a fear of losing so much nutrients my hair will start to fall out. Or my teeth will get weak. Does this commonly happen?

Can we get the gastric sleeve at 31 BMI?

Sir my weight is 104 can i eligible for weightloss surgery and what is cost or procedure iam from india

Ian addition to loose skin, I don’t like being put under anesthesia 😢 beyond terrifying to me.

My BMI is 32 I have PCOS INFERTILITY I wanna go for surgery but my husband isn’t supporting and allowing me to for surgery. he is afraid of loose skin and scars and hunger after surgery. Trying to convince him

How does these surgery helps a patient with hypo thyroid?

I'm 68,, what do you think? Should I? AM I too old?

It is easier to hide loose skin than 100s of pounds.

What’s the age consider too old?

I am a Muslim mom looking to get surgery soon so even if I have loose skinI’ll just put us being thing on then my dress and look fantastic 😂

this is awesome! I am documenting my journey through gastric sleeve. @sayingbyeto.morbidobesity