Hello everyone, my name is JoAnna, I'm 25yrs old and I've been following this forum for about a month since my doctor recommended a bariatric forum in his seminar. I've been reading everyone's success stories from beginning to end, reading from those who's had surgery, those preparing for surgery and all the information in between to educate myself. I've had all of my pre-procedure appointments and after a slight delay from my insurance (because I have hypothyroidism and they wouldn't give approval until my thyroid was back in normal range) the bariatric people called yesterday telling me I'm approved and I'm scheduled to have the VSG this Wednesday Nov 23rd! I'm excited but not nervous yet (I probably will be the day of though). Anyways my start weight was 288lbs and since October 14th when my doctor put me on his diet of breakfast: 1egg, 1toast lunch & dinner: lean cuisine, smart ones or Atkins, I've lost 17lbs in a month, which I never thought I could do. I've already picked up my first batch of Vitamins, Protein shakes, liquids and soft foods I'll need for after surgery and the following couple weeks. I can't wait! I'm very excited for this life changing, lifesaving, lifestyle change.

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Good luck! Keep us posted on your progress!

GOOD LUCK!

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Consider getting a compression tank top to have on hand. I had lots of pain getting in and out of bed and had to sleep on my back until I started wearing one. It really help me with incision pain. They sell them at Target up to 2x and Lane Bryant (underwire, expensive)

I LOVE SHAPE WEAR AND ALREADY HAD ONE. "Genie Bra" is My favorite, affordable AND they are having a sale. You can but any six items for $60.00. The high waisted leggings are really nice, push in the hips and gut but don't flatten my butt.

Good luck! Keep us posted on your progress!

Thank you so much and I definitely will!

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GOOD LUCK!

This question gets asked just about every day so I thought I would post y experience.

Consider getting a compression tank top to have on hand. I had lots of pain getting in and out of bed and had to sleep on my back until I started wearing one. It really help me with incision pain. They sell them at Target up to 2x and Lane Bryant (underwire, expensive)

I LOVE SHAPE WEAR AND ALREADY HAD ONE. "Genie Bra" is My favorite, affordable AND they are having a sale. You can but any six items for $60.00. The high waisted leggings are really nice, push in the hips and gut but don't flatten my butt.

Thank you for that great tip! I'll definitely check into those

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Good luck!!! Welcome!

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Congrats! Good luck during your surgery!

Good luck!!! Welcome!

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Thank you!

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Congrats! Good luck during your surgery!

Thank you!!

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Welcome! Best luck to you!

Welcome! Best luck to you!

Thank you so much!

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Really proud of you taking advantage of this at a younger age instead of spending decades with regret and what-ifs. Best of luck you!

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Congratulations and welcome

Pull up a chair, get settled, have some fun and learn a lot and I will reserve a space for you on the losers bench

Kate

That's so exciting! Congrats on starting your journey! I started a blog before my first pre-op appointment, almost 4 years ago now. It's linked in my signature. I've tried to keep it up to date and honest with the good, the bad, and the ugly, so feel free to check it out. It always helps to gather as much info as possible in the stage you're at and it sounds like you're doing that. Good luck!

Really proud of you taking advantage of this at a younger age instead of spending decades with regret and what-ifs. Best of luck you!

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Thank you, my mom and I are actually doing this together. She's having the bypass in December. We just both want to be healthy.

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Congratulations and welcome

Pull up a chair, get settled, have some fun and learn a lot and I will reserve a space for you on the losers bench

Kate

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the welcoming.

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That's so exciting! Congrats on starting your journey! I started a blog before my first pre-op appointment, almost 4 years ago now. It's linked in my signature. I've tried to keep it up to date and honest with the good, the bad, and the ugly, so feel free to check it out. It always helps to gather as much info as possible in the stage you're at and it sounds like you're doing that. Good luck!

Thanks, I'll definitely check out your blog!

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