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Hi all :)

Ok so I'm kinda new to this forum and new to using forums in general so be nice lol. I was approved for lap RNY a few weeks ago (took long enough lol) and for some reason I have a distinct lack of excitement. Is this normal? I guess I still believe it's not going to happen. My family keeps trying to reassure me, but for some reason its still not sinking in. It's strange, I even have a date and everything (June 18th, 2013). Maybe I'll be more excited when the date gets closer...

Despite this, I was worried about some things. The number one that scares me about this surgery is being left with great billowing folds of skin afterwards. I saw pics on google and now I'm terrified lol... Will this happen to me? I am pretty young (turned 18 last December).

Any help is appreciated <3

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Congrats! My paperwork is being submitted soon hopefully I get the same response as you!

As far as skin folds, I was told depending how big you are might depend how much excess skin you have BUT when you're younger like us your skin bounces back pretty good. I plan on wearing something for my stomach area to help, and my friend does this thing called "skin wraps" that have really helped her out so I might try those too! Speak to your Doc see what he/she recommends is best!

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Good luck!! I wish you all the best!

I was thinking I would have to wear a shaper cami or something, so I'm glad to see that's normal lol. I might have to look into that "skin wrap" thing too.

And another thing... My surgeon isn't putting me on a pre-op diet for some reason. They just said I should eat lightly the day before. Does/did anyone else not have to do a pre-op diet?

I feel like everything about my situation is abnormal lol

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I'm at the "waiting for approval stage". The way I look at it is I'd rather had 20 lbs of extra skin than 200 lbs of extra fat....but, I'm taking it one day at a time.

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Being young helps with the skin sagging....there will be some excess skin, but like chatmom said, that's much healthier than excess fat. Make sure you stay active after surgery and when you get the all clear from your doctor start doing some training with light weights. I think the closer you get to your surgery date the more excited you will be for it. Yay for you!

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Well i would definitely take being a little saggy over dying early! I guess i have to keep everything in perspective :)

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Finally! After months of jumping through hoops Ive been APPROVED!! Im soooooooo excited!!!

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Finally! After months of jumping through hoops Ive been APPROVED!! Im soooooooo excited!!!

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Congrats!

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