LiLtinee (May 9, 2009 at 6:25 pm)

She didn't have as much weight to lose, so not as much loose skin so far. A lot of how much loose skin you have left is related to genetics, your skin type, how long it has been stretched, etc. If you have a lot of stretch marks, chances are you will have a lot of loose skin left because once damaged, it doesn't repair itself to it's original state. Best wishes to you!

marvelouise (May 5, 2009 at 7:31 pm)

Hi Dena ! Thankyou for posting this video. It really helps people to realize know what's more after successfully losing weight. You mentioned your sister got the band, and steadily lose pounds. I am also early on my banding journey, I am just wondering if you can share whether she also has the same problem dealing with loose skin... Since the pounds are losing a bit more gradually than bypass...

LiLtinee (November 16, 2008 at 11:00 pm)

You're welcome. I knew going into surgery that I'd have a lot of "leftovers". Until I can get them taken away, I'll just keep covering them in clothes. lolDena

LiLtinee (November 16, 2008 at 10:58 pm)

Best advice is just following the rules your surgeon&nutritionist give you. I owe my success to their guidelines and my commitment to their advice. Best wishes to you on your journey!Dena

LiLtinee (November 16, 2008 at 10:57 pm)

You're very welcome. My sister&I are the opposite of you&yours -- I got RNY, she got the band! She has the Realize band and is 3 months postop and has lost 36 lb already. Best wishes on your journey!Dena

nessamaine (November 16, 2008 at 4:13 am)

THANKS FOR YOUR HONESTY, DENA! :) i get lapband december 8th...my sis got gastric last year...seeing these kinds of videos really helps me face my fears. peace.

jade9298 (October 25, 2008 at 8:29 pm)

I just found your blog and think I have been thru most of the posts. I am considering surgery and want to know what advice you could give to me looking back.

MyStillLife (October 20, 2008 at 9:38 pm)

Thank you for the courage and honesty to make this video! Personally, I'd rather have extra skin than the fat anyday, so I'm with you on making the best of what you've got. :)

LiLtinee (October 6, 2008 at 1:08 am)

Thanks, Jenn. I get so much from patients and from fellow WLS patients that I just wanted to give back a little and let others know that they're not fighting this "excess skin" fight alone.Dena

LiLtinee (October 6, 2008 at 1:07 am)

Yep, and I'm getting used to it. May as well. It's part of me! And a memory of where I came from, too.Dena

LiLtinee (October 6, 2008 at 1:06 am)

You're right .... I couldn't hide myself before, not even a tiny part of me! lolDena

LiLtinee (October 6, 2008 at 1:06 am)

You're welcome, Taunia. We're all in this together!Dena