I am new to this... I have my first siminar this Saturday and then I can get set up with my first appointment after that. I think I am becoming obsessed with this surgery! I'm constantly researching and watching Youtube videos! This app has been so helpful and it's very encouraging to read others accomplishments:) I know this is just the beginning and I have along way to go but I'm so ready to do this! So any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

I don't know if everyone wants to use the word obsessed, but I am okay with it, when I was embarking on my beginning journey, I searched all over the internet to get in as much information as possible. I wanted to know everything I possibly could, because unfortunately most of the people you will come into contact with will not be as informed and can be very opinionated.

Good luck to you, prepare as much as you can because it will come quicker than you will think!

I know EXACTLY how you feel. I am early in the game also (just had my one month med supervised diet visit today) and I am obsessed as well. I have created a binder that contains all my medical records, surgeon's forms, surgeons's bariatric guide, blank forms for my GP to fill out every month, questions to ask my surgeon, motivational quotes, etc... : ) every time my boyfriend walks by me with my ipad, he smiles and says "Lemme guess what website you're on?" Hahaha.

HI! I'm new here, too. First post, actually. I'm currently on Day 12 of the Pre-op diet and I'm down 12.5 pounds so far. My surgery is THIS Thursday and I'm so excited I can barely stand it. I've done all the research I can and now I'm just ready to get this show on the road!! I've had numerous friends have the surgery done by my surgeon, so I feel very confident. I've started a blog, keeping track of my stats and food diary since the first day of the pre-op diet, if you're interested: http://myverticalgastricsleevejourney.blogspot.com/. Good luck to you!!