Hi everyone!

I'm new to this site but I'm glad to be here. My name is Donna & I'm 21 years old. I had my first consultation with my surgeon yesterday morning with my mom. We're both getting the Gastric Bypass surgery. Still extremely nervous. I'm concerned a lot with the pre-op diet, the post-op diet, the loose skin & the hair loss. Is this normal to be so concerned about ALL of these things? How bad do these typically tend to be. I feel like I may fail & wind up not being able to do the pre-op diet.

Looking for some friends and support buddies who are struggling with the same thoughts. We can work through it together.

The pre-op diet isn't that bad. You can make it through as many before you have. It is almost a rite of passage for us all. you focus on what it is doing for you and getting to the surgery itself you will make it. Post-op you won't be hungry so initially you will be challenged to get enough food in. The loose skin is also just part of having been so overweight. It is fixable via plastic surgery if you wish. The hair loss is mostly just hair thinning and the more you meet your Protein requirements the less it is. It is normal to be nervous, do your research and know what to expect and it is not so bad.

Good luck!