I am currently in the high 270's and need to lose a LARGE amount of weight. My question is to those who have lost 80+ lbs. only because I don't know the answer and those reality show ads are making me question this. Does your excess skin sag and require surgery to look better and fit into clothes better or does it tighten up with time?

Beth

Your age is also a factor.

In genteral, the skin of people 30 and under is more elastic. I personally didn't notice a big difference between 30 and 40. I've noticed a BIG diffence between 40 and 45.

Diffent ethnic groups also have different skin tone or elasticity.

Denise

I've lost over 70 pounds and have some loose skin around the abdomen but nothing too terrible. The rest of my body is fine.
I think that part of it is the genetic elasticity of your skin. I think exercise really helps too.
I've also found that my skin has gotten better with time.

I don't know for sure. I've read some things that say it depends on your age. The older you are, the more likely your skin has lost elasticity. But, I've seen girls in their 20s on the reality shows who need to get the excess abdominal skin removed. I really think it varies from person to person.

I'm not positive on this ... but I think that mostly just happens when ppl have gastric bypass surgery, cuz the weight comes off so fast the skin doesn't have time to adjust. But I don't know for sure.