Incase anyone didn't know I'm Nate! I'm 17 and I am 398 pounds and I just got approved for surgery!!! My surgery will be November 26th I am SO excited! I just want it to be here! I have all kinds of emotions going through my mind! I don't know really what to bring with me to my surgery.. I think I'll be in the hospital 5 days! I hope to see 230 by a year out!! What does everyone think? Please share with me your stories and support! Thank you all!!

Hi Nate welcome how exciting for you how long have u been waiting? I didn't know they did this surgery on teens well here's to u being on the road to better health and and a happy wonderful long life I'm still pre op but I'm sure u will get many responses as to what to bring lots of people say chap stick and comfortable pants to walk around in after surgery that won't hurt incisions best of luck to u!

Hi Nate welcome how exciting for you how long have u been waiting? I didn't know they did this surgery on teens well here's to u being on the road to better health and and a happy wonderful long life I'm still pre op but I'm sure u will get many responses as to what to bring lots of people say chap stick and comfortable pants to walk around in after surgery that won't hurt incisions best of luck to u!

Thank you so much! I have been waiting about 2 years now I got approved last year but had some medical problems and couldn't go forward with it but now I'm back & ready I'm not gonna lie I am a bit nervous but I've had 4 other surgeries before so I know the drill!