QUALITY OF LIFE with LOOSE SKIN AFTER VSG SURGERY

Hey hey!!! In this video, I'll go over my thoughts on loose skin after my gastric sleeve surgery, my quality of life, and my goals to address it. You'll also get to see what it looks like on me! Putting myself out there can be scary sometimes, but if it helps just one person out there - then it's a win to share. Thank you for always being kind with your questions and comments!
00:00 What the viewer is in for.
00:10 Thoughts on my gastric sleeve surgery.
00:15 Before/After pics.
00:48 LA Marathon coming up.
00:57 Future goal to address skin after VSG Surgery.
01:14 Full body view (clothed).
02:02 Body reveal (not so covered).
02:30 Loose skin after VSG Surgery - Arms.
02:52 Loose skin after VSG Surgery - Chest and Sides.
03:45 Loose skin after VSG Surgery - Tummy.
04:45 Lost belly button.
05:09 Loose skin after VSG Surgery - Lap Warmer.
05:50 Loose skin VSG Surgery - Inner Thighs.
06:12 Compression is key.....for me.
07:02 Thank you for watching!
🗓️Pre Surgery Weight: 238lbs
Surgery Date: March 2, 2021
Current Weight: 134lbs
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[@treecyb]

It's the sound effects for me😂😂😂. Thank you for your transparency and for sharing your journey...🙏🏽

[@vsgathlete]

Lol. We gotta have fun in life!😂 Thank you for taking the time to watch!🤗

[@jessicamaisonet917]

You look beautiful ❤ I don’t care anymore about my loose skin as long as I’m healthy and love myself for who I am not for what others think beauty should be. A lesson I had to learn.

[@vsgathlete]

Thank you!🤗 I hear ya. Feeling good about yourself is #1. I’m happy with my progress but doing my best to tighten up as much as I can. I’m not a fan of the audible “clap” my arm skin and inner thighs will make sometimes. Lol.

[@WomanofGod57]

You amazing Lady!! and your loose skin is not bad at all!! Congrats on your successful weight loss journey. I am a month post-op vsg and down 30 lb it has been such a smooth process no problems at all. Thank you for making this video❤

[@vsgathlete]

Awwww….Congratulations on your surgery! No complications is a great experience to have.☺️ I’m so happy for you! Just keep putting in the work and I’m sure all will be amazing. Thank youuuu for watching and taking the time to comment. I’m cheering for you from afar!🥳🤗

[@itsamerrylife9128]

My favorite…the sound effects with the skin jiggle!! Haha

[@vsgathlete]

Lol!😂 We gotta have fun in all we do!💙 Thank you for watching!

[@moodilyoodily]

Thank you for sharing this! I have lost 100+ pounds also, and my loose skin looks pretty similar. I definitely relate to your burst can of biscuits description. Sometimes the loose skin on my stomach or the wrinkles on my thighs impact me mentally. However, all I have to do is think about how far I have come and it puts things into perspective. A little loose skin isn't a big deal. I'm the healthiest I have ever been as an adult. Turns out a little loose skin is worth it! Keep up the amazing work. Remember, you are worth it.

[@vsgathlete]

Thank youuu!🤗 Agreed, isn’t it amazing how good we can feel even with this skin? It IS so worth it. And will continue to be worked on over time. But it’s definitely not raining on our parade! Perspective is key!😉

[@edwardzo4371]

that's amazing! you got this! did you also get VSG surgery?

[@moodilyoodily]

@@edwardzo4371 No surgeries in my case because I can't really afford it and I'm a little afraid of going under the knife. I count calories, and have an exercise routine (mainly walking). Still going strong. Thank you!

[@mn8696]

Thank you for being so real and sharing ❤️

[@vsgathlete]

You’re most welcome! Transparency is important. Thank youuuuu for watching.🤗💖

[@katherineblackburn813]

Thank you for being real and authentic. You are so inspiring 😊!

[@vsgathlete]

Thank you Katherine.🥰 I hope that people can learn from me and about me through this channel. I believe that transparency is key. I appreciate your support!🤗

[@ianmarx85]

Yasss cousin Jen! Love your honesty and desire to inform others. You know, I thought of this loose skin as evidence of the b.s. your body, mind, and soul didn’t need. Now, you’re on a journey to make that skin part of your story, and whatever way them biscuits end up looking like in the future, you’re right - you are living your mf’n best life! :)

[@vsgathlete]

I appreciate it Ian!😘 Yupp, it’s such an enlightening journey and having gone through muuuuch worse in life - I’ll take the loose skin over any of that. And look, I made the Los Angeles Marathon Ambassador Team! Life is W😍NDERFUL and I am Grateful for every moment.🤗🤗

[@Zaniah84]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. It definitely has helped so much I will be getting my Sleeve done next month and looking at so many wonderful results from different people makes me so excited to get mines done thank you also for showing us what we can expect with the loose skin but my gosh you look amazing keep up the great work

[@vsgathlete]

☺️You’re most welcome and Thank Youuu for your support!💙 Omg….how exciting! Your surgery date will be here in a blink. Feel free to ask any questions whenever they pop up. I’m always happy to answer! Sending ✨Good Vibes✨ and (((hugs)))🤗

[@kaheamoe8319]

Thank you! So much for sharing. Beautiful and hardworking woman

[@vsgathlete]

Thank youuuuuu for your support and kind words! They are greatly appreciated!☺️

[@shalonnambaye5178]

Thanks for sharing I’m getting ready to have my VSG surgery now. I was worried about loose skin, but this really helps.

[@vsgathlete]

Oh my gosh! Congratulations and you’re welcome.🤗 Sending good vibes for a super smooth process and easy recovery.✨ You got this!🙌🏼

[@bartender4877]

Damn girl the rest ain’t bad either… I thought it was a video about loose skin! Well heck I got more loose skin and I’m fat…😅

[@vsgathlete]

You crack me up.😂 Thank you but this skin does make some audible “Flap” noises when it smacks into itself!😳👂🏼

[@bartender4877]

@@vsgathlete I guess you have not noticed it’s just your body applauding itself.. saying “ You👏did👏that👏” Now gone on and slay some more 🥰❤️👍🫶

[@heatherbaker3903]

Thank you so much for giving of yourself so generously. I'm about 6 weeks away from surgery. I don't have a date yet, but meeting with the surgeon next week and they said he's booking in October now. It's September 15th today, so it's becoming very real for me. I than you for sharing because, of course, loose skin is a huge worry for everyone pre-op and one of the biggest considerations after dealing with the new way of eating and getting through the surgery. I gotta say, if I can come out looking HALF as good as you, I'm in!

[@vsgathlete]

Awww….thank you.🤗 I hope all goes smoothly for you! It’s definitely a whole new mindset but I think Gratitude is so important throughout this journey. It helps me stay grounded and motivated to make Better choices. I don’t wanna mess up this second chance at life. Plus, the loose skin can get tucked into clothes until skin removal surgery is an option.🤷🏻‍♀️ We gotta continue to live our Best Lives!🤩

[@dawnskidmore5364]

Thank you for sharing this. It is great to have an idea of what a deflated lap warmer will look like.

[@vsgathlete]

Lol. You’re welcome! It’s not terrible. But I’m happy to share as I go!☺️ I actually wore a crop top last week and high waisted leggings WITHOUT feeling self conscious.🤯

[@maliciareader9589]

Thank you so much for sharing this part of the journey! This is what we need to know. You look amazing ❤🎉

[@vsgathlete]

Thank youuuuu for taking the time to watch!🤗 Thank you for the compliment.🥰

[@maliciareader9589]

@@vsgathlete you’re welcome be blessed

[@ruth1789]

Thank you for this post; my body looks a lot like yours; as much as I am happy with the surgery, my inner thighs look really awful I am 62 and have lost lots of muscle in my thighs I am so disappointed I can not wear shorts above my knees I am hoping to go for skin tightening next year it's very expensive in the UK, but I will try and do it. I have had 6 children and am blessed my belly is okay, relatively flat, no muffin as we call it here in the UK. My arms also are so crinkled I tend to hide them well. It is just my lnner thighs giving me a bit of anxiety; apart from that, I am happy with my weight loss. You look beautiful; thank you for the video

[@vsgathlete]

Thank Youuuu for watching and taking the time to comment.🤗 I hear ya….inner thigh skin is weird but nothing a little compression shorts/leggings can’t handle for a while. I haven’t even looked into the cost of it out here. I’m sure it’s going to be astronomical.🤯 Good on ya for six children and no muffin! That’s a win-win for sure!😍🥳 I truly hope all continues to go well for you and looking forward to an update when you do choose to have skin removal surgery.🫶

[@dixiemerchant1052]

Great video, you are an inspiration! Beautiful 🤩

[@vsgathlete]

Awww thank you Dixie!🤗 It can feel a little overwhelming at times when putting ourselves out there. But if I help even one person, then it’s absolutely worth it. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!🤗🤗

[@LaurelAlly20]

Little late to the party 🎉 But dannnggg gurl you look Amazing!!! I am getting my surgery on 2/28/24 so excited, thank you for you honest journey

[@vsgathlete]

Lol.🥳The party never stops here! Life is a journey and we gotta find some fun in each day!🎉 You’re most welcome and Thank youuuuuu for watching! I’m doin my best over here.🤗 Woooooo!!! 3 1/2 more weeks and you too will be in the Tiny Tummy Fam!🤩 Sending 💫Good Vibes💫 your way for an easy peasy surgery and smooth recovery. You can always reach out here, via email or DM my Instagram with any questions. Girrrrrl, I’m an open book.😉

[@octoberking4403]

I love love love how honest your are❤❤❤… I am a subscriber for life baby…

[@vsgathlete]

Awww thank Youuu!🥰🤗 My goal is to be transparent. I have flaws, insecurities, etc. So if I can help one person because of my honesty, then it’s absolutely worth it.😌

[@DLee-ie4nd]

Thanks for sharing. You look fantastic

[@vsgathlete]

Thank you so much! I’m doing my best and happy to share in hopes of helping others.🥰

[@JessKaplan]

Thanks for sharing, this will def help others to know they are not alone! ❤

[@vsgathlete]

I hope so!🥰 Thanks Jess! Running is such a passion and when I started this, there was almost no info for people like me. Loose skin will get tucked in so I can continue doing what I love and showing others that it’s possible!💙🤗

[@krissto22]

Omg, you have beautiful curves. You look fabulous, loose skin or not👍 You go girl. You are young enough to get that skin little tighter with weights and ketovore diet. Thanks for sharing. I have a pouch of loose skin in my lower belly from pregnancy but only I see it and my hubby doesn’t care. Stay safe and beautiful 🥰

[@vsgathlete]

Thank you so much! That little leftover pregnancy pouch is holding on for dear life!😂 My husband doesn’t mind it either. But yes, overtime things will continue to get better.🤩

[@yadi5940]

Cant wait to be there at your piont

[@vsgathlete]

It will come soon enough.👍🏼Keep up with the food & an activity plan, and you’ll do great!

[@noreen93646]

❤ u look amazing hun!

[@vsgathlete]

Thank you!🤗

[@vsgathlete]

Thank you!🤗

[@ShadowStarlight]

Loose skin is normal and a natural part of life. No one skin stay firm forever. even people who get surgerys to remove it. It drop again with age.... you already took a big step. To be a healthy with VSG surgery. I'm glad for you and hope for the best : ).

[@vsgathlete]

Thank you!🥰 I hear ya…..getting older is great but I know I’ll end up getting it only because the chafing will be too much for daily life, let alone running life.😖

[@lindaduncan5710]

I'm getting the surgery n this will help me with the loose skin. Thank you

[@vsgathlete]

Woooooo!!!!! Congratulations!🎉🙌🏼I’m so happy for youuuuuu!!!! Feel free to pick my brain. I’m happy to answer anything that I may have experienced along the way.☺️

[@neelamingale9869]

You are extremely brave and extremely beautiful!

[@vsgathlete]

Thank you so much!🥰

[@normanbell-br7nf]

looking great at least all the way from Scotland UK

[@vsgathlete]

Awwww thank you!!! Your kind words are appreciated!🤩And hello from the California desert!👋🏼😅

[@normanbell-br7nf]

@@vsgathlete pleasure my dear !

[@CocoKmimi]

You are beautiful! I am considering VSG.

[@vsgathlete]

Awwww...thank you. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made.😊

[@scarrasquillotorres]

I think you look great darling! I want the surgery too.

[@vsgathlete]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your support.🫶 Thesurgery literally gave me a second chance at life, and I am so grateful for that!🥰

[@yadi5940]

You look so 😊 good keep going i had my done 2/16/23

[@vsgathlete]

Awwww thank you! And congratulations on your surgery!

[@brownsugarcoffee1]

That’s why they say after that surgery a month later you need to go straight to the gym and start lifting weights😊😊

[@vsgathlete]

Yessss!!😊 I worked out as soon as they gave me the “all clear”. Unfortunately, I’d been obese since I was a little kid. The only time I was thin was (a few years)when I was bulimic and anorexic.😞 My skin had been stretched out my entire life, so I knew reclaiming any elasticity would be almost impossible. Meh….but I’ll continue to try my best.🥰

[@mariebonytathelusma9381]

You look great.

[@vsgathlete]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support!🎉

[@RayneBow8]

❤❤❤

[@vsgathlete]

🤗🤗🤗

[@XXX-hz2mn]

Silly question considering VSG Is there a way to slow down the weight loss during the process to give your skin a chance to catch up and build muscle. You look great ❤

[@vsgathlete]

There are never any silly questions. But from what I’ve read, there doesn’t seem to be a way to slow it down. Mainly because of the size of our new tummies, and how little can actually go in them. The only real slow down is when our bodies plateau. But that happens naturally.

[@luluneira3804]

Qué bello rostro!!!!

[@vsgathlete]

Thank you!🥰🤗

[@samroberts5131]

I had my sleeve surgery 6 days ago so brand new to it all. I flew home 3 days later and the cabin pressure was horrendous. Just starting to feel human now. I cannot stand the barifit shakes so just keeping my fluids up at the moment, giving myself time to get over the surgery, flight and everything involved. Any advice anyone has please throw at me. I start stage2 puree in a few days. Plus being vegetarian I'm stuck on ideas that way too. Many thanks

[@vsgathlete]

Ohhhh wow! Congratulations and I hope everything is goin a bit better for you. I can’t even imagine the level of alllllll the things you’re feeling now. (((Hugs))) Sometimes the Protein shakes can be a bit much on the new tummy. But things can change over time. I went through a few different brands before my body could really tolerate. It may stick for a few months then your tummy hates it. I had water, sugar free popsicles and premier protein in the beginning. Then savory broth came into play and it was amazing! I felt more human because of the flavor. Lol. As a fellow vegetarian, I still use “Better Than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base”. It’s always been easy on my tiny tummy. And when you add puréed veggies…..👩‍🍳 *chefs kiss* I hope this helps. You can always email me and I’m happy to send some pics of the guide I followed after my surgery.👍🏼

[@juanitareynoso8537]

You look awesome 👍 how tall are you,?

[@vsgathlete]

Aww…thank you.😌I’m 5’2”.

[@mz.sunflowerladybug7921]

OKAY!!! Are we gorgeous or what!!!❤❤🤎🤎🤩🤩😍😍😍👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@vsgathlete]

Opening ourselves up to others can be a bit jarring to the emotions. I appreciate your kind words.🥰 Thank you.😌🤗

[@mz.sunflowerladybug7921]

@@vsgathlete No no thank you.

[@bartender4877]

Your arms are not bad

[@vsgathlete]

Thank you. They’re pretty bouncy. I just saw a pic of what they look like while running.🤭 I’ll post it as an IG story tomorrow. Lol

[@shaneeseton1983]

You are so darn beautiful ❤️

[@vsgathlete]

Ohhhhh thank you so much! Your kind words are appreciated!🤗💫🥰