I'm a 24 y/o student (currently on hiatus), I also work FT at the local hospital here in Tampa. I'm single, with NO human babies, but I do consider my one dog, Picasso, just like a son :)
But I know the frustration of going through a 6month diet/class and having to wait... I've been looking into WLS for over a year, so have patience, and once it happens, it'll go by so fast you won't know what hit you! Good Luck!