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Hey guys, I was wondering what is the best protein powder.....if you guys have any advice on preop diets that would be awesome also!

Okay so I am starting to really worry about the surgery part of this joirney! I've never been in the hospital, never had surgery, and never been put under anesthesia! These are all things I am worrying about right now! Also the pain after the hospital! How long before you feel back to normal?! Any advice is greatly welcomed! <3

Thank you for your help! I do have a surgeon, but not a date. I go for my first consult on Oct. 4th!!

Hey guys.... I am new to this. I don't have a surgery date yet, but hope soon!! I wanted to know what are some of your favorite things that are different/changed after surgery! What can you do now that you couldn't before? How are people treating you?..........etc

i am still very young....i am only 19. one of my BIGGEST concerns/worrys is having extra skin. i DO NOT want to feel self concious of my body after this surgery, because right now i am very comfortable in the way that i look. i am doing this surgery so that i can become healthier and live longer and have children..... does anyone have any advice about extra skin....how to prevent it, help it. or am i just screwed?! help me out here!

I am young so mine are a little different.... -i can't wait to shop at VS -i've never been able to cross my legs like a girl, so that will be crazy -i can't wait to go out to clubs with my friends and not have to pay cover like the other skinny girls!!!!! (i don't go out AT ALL because of this) -i have decided that when i get under 200 lbs that i will finally get a tattoo (i've wanted one since i was about 17, i'm now 19) -can't wait to have a variety of stores to choose from....not just 2-3 -can't wait to get compliments from guys....that has NEVER happened!!!! -i want to go on a beachy/tropical vacation -i just graduated in may....i can't wait to see people from high school and see their reaction....

Well I am 19 years old and a soon to be college student. I have struggled with my weight for most if not all of my life. I have never been thin, always overweight. When I was younger like elementary/middle school age my weight really affected me mentally and socially. I used to get picked on all of the time. It wasn't until my freshman year of highschool that I became confident and comfortable in who I was, and the way I looked. I have tried diet after diet after diet and they just don't work, or I am just not motivated enough to follow through. It wasn't until I was diagnosed with PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome) in the 8th grade that i saw my weight was an issue medically. With this syndrome comes many things.....diabetes being one of them. I have type 2 diabetes that is now controlled with medication, but i still worry about things like my eye sight and my feet and legs. Anyway......I am wanting to get this surgery so that I can get rid of all this weight and become a healthier woman. What I want in life is to become a wife/mother. I know that as long as I have this weight on that it will be extremly hard if not imposible for me to have children. I have my first appointment with my Dr. on October 4th. If anyone has any advice, I would love to hear it! Thanks <3

Thank you so much Emily! I am glad to know that there are other young people out there going through the same things as I am!! I will for sure be praying for you to have a safe surgery on Monday, and can't wait to hear about it!

Thank you so much!! It is really comforting to hear other people's sucsess stories!