Bari Life & Style

Unfortunately, your body changes faster than your skin can. And while some healthy habits can absolutely support your skin health, there is currently no supplement, exercise program, or skincare routine that has been shown to dramatically tighten significant excess skin after major weight loss. However, there are wardrobe strategies you can use right away for managing loose skin.

If you haven’t given any thought to your personal style and how it can impact the way that you navigate your bariatric journey, here is a good place to start.

For many patients, bariatric surgery is more than a tool for weight loss, it’s a journey of self-discovery. While the physical transformation is visible, the emotional and mental revelations can be just as powerful, often surprising, and sometimes challenging.

Do you ever wake up and question, “What was I thinking?” Having bariatric surgery probably sounded like the solution you’d been waiting for, but it’s not easy street. If you are like other patients I've talked to, some days might feel like you've moved to a foreign country—and didn’t bring a map.

Gregory: Sure, I can remember being overweight most of my life. I was probably 5 when I realized that I was bigger than other kids. They would make comments, and people would say things.