kalinicoled

yeah i guess i need to check out things on ig a bit more i always forget to use that as a resource for things sometimes

@@kalinicoled, I think it's a great idea to do something informational and inspirational for folks your age that are looking into or going through WLS. I am much older (50) and as so many have already said, my perspective is different than yours.
I do think that most people your age get most of their information through social media (IG, Youtube, Snapchat, etc.), and that is probably what you should focus on, rather than a book, at least until you have a following.
I disagree with one thing that was said about your age group, and that is that fewer people in their 20s are obese. Obesity, including childhood obesity is an epidemic in the US, and it is only getting worse. When I grew up, most of my classmates and friends were thin, and so was I. Now, it seems like more and more young people are struggling with obesity. My own niece, at 12 years old, was within 10 lbs of the same weight I was at my day of surgery. Twelve years old! If nothing changes, by the time she is in her 20s, she will be super morbidly obese. Not only that, young people are looking for role models, and someone like you can give them guidance and inspiration in a way that feels right to someone their age.
All in all, I think it's a great idea! Good luck and keep us posted!

Also for those of you who have/use instagram I started a new one at (kleegetshealthy) and would love to follow you guys and get suggestions on people to follow

Also as a former cast member i thought y'all would like to know that anywhere on disney property if you have a dietary restriction or need all you have to do is let the staff know and the chefs will make you something if you need it so if you need a smaller portion or are allergic to something/have a gluten intolerance or need something cooked a certain way etc

Also as a former cast member i thought y'all would like to know that anywhere on disney property if you have a dietary restriction or need all you have to do is let the staff know and the chefs will make you something if you need it so if you need a smaller portion or are allergic to something/have a gluten intolerance or need something cooked a certain way etc

I'm going to disney for fathers day haha i use any excuse to go there it is my happy place haha

Also as a former cast member i thought y'all would like to know that anywhere on disney property if you have a dietary restriction or need all you have to do is let the staff know and the chefs will make you something if you need it so if you need a smaller portion or are allergic to something/have a gluten intolerance or need something cooked a certain way etc

Also for those of you who have/use instagram I started a new one at (kleegetshealthy) and would love to follow you guys and get suggestions on people to follow

true I didn't necessarily mean like a heres how you lose weight book i mean there are plenty of those out there i just thought it'd be cool if there were maybe books about peoples journey that I could relate to or like a here was my experience the funny moments or the do's and don't i learned I don't know I guess I am a bit of an over prep type of person and as for the youtube i just generally enjoy youtube videos maybe its because i am a youtuber myself I don't know its fun to watch videos sometimes and see how people although they are going through the same thing may live totally differently and it'd be nice to see more people my age doing it I have seen plenty of books or youtube channels on the vsg and peoples experiences and I have only seen like a handful of peoples in 20's do it was more so making an observation

So I mentioned in another post somewhere about how there really aren't that many resources or things from the persecutive of people our age in the bariatric surgery realm. There aren't really any books or youtube channels or things of that nature coming from people with a "young" outlook, and I am wondering why? I'm wondering if it is because we as a younger group are just smaller in numbers or maybe more quiet about the surgeries themselves? What do you guys think? Also would you be interested in something like that like a book from a younger not so cardboard cookie cutter boring perspective, or a youtube channel that was honest and real about their journey? I would love feedback and for you guys to tell me what you think/wish there was available to us.

I kind of just had to be honest with myself and it helped me deal with and realize why I am making the decision I am and be more confident in that decision. I think its important to realize there is no one way to live we all have our own custom stories and struggles and how we handle things is differently. Whatever the reason you are choosing to do the surgery don't be embarrassed about it the way I look at it is this it is your life and you are making a really hard choice to better yourself when you could have just done nothing and who knows maybe you'll be one of those 20-somethings talking about training for a marathon soon maybe not but enjoy the moment and enjoy the decision to be healthier regardless of age or what other people think this is a new era the era of you girl so enjoy it! Also if you need a buddy I'd love to chat I should also be having my surgery in august.

I kind of just had to be honest with myself and it helped me deal with and realize why I am making the decision I am and be more confident in that decision. I think its important to realize there is no one way to live we all have our own custom stories and struggles and how we handle things is differently. Whatever the reason you are choosing to do the surgery don't be embarrassed about it the way I look at it is this it is your life and you are making a really hard choice to better yourself when you could have just done nothing and who knows maybe you'll be one of those 20-somethings talking about training for a marathon soon maybe not but enjoy the moment and enjoy the decision to be healthier regardless of age or what other people think this is a new era the era of you girl so enjoy it! Also if you need a buddy I'd love to chat I should also be having my surgery in august.

thanks so much i love hearing everyones advice and views on life i think that is how you learn and the day you quit learning is the day you die but you pretty much hit everything on the nail!

true I didn't necessarily mean like a heres how you lose weight book i mean there are plenty of those out there i just thought it'd be cool if there were maybe books about peoples journey that I could relate to or like a here was my experience the funny moments or the do's and don't i learned I don't know I guess I am a bit of an over prep type of person and as for the youtube i just generally enjoy youtube videos maybe its because i am a youtuber myself I don't know its fun to watch videos sometimes and see how people although they are going through the same thing may live totally differently and it'd be nice to see more people my age doing it I have seen plenty of books or youtube channels on the vsg and peoples experiences and I have only seen like a handful of peoples in 20's do it was more so making an observation

So I mentioned in another post somewhere about how there really aren't that many resources or things from the persecutive of people our age in the bariatric surgery realm. There aren't really any books or youtube channels or things of that nature coming from people with a "young" outlook, and I am wondering why? I'm wondering if it is because we as a younger group are just smaller in numbers or maybe more quiet about the surgeries themselves? What do you guys think? Also would you be interested in something like that like a book from a younger not so cardboard cookie cutter boring perspective, or a youtube channel that was honest and real about their journey? I would love feedback and for you guys to tell me what you think/wish there was available to us.

thanks so much i love hearing everyones advice and views on life i think that is how you learn and the day you quit learning is the day you die but you pretty much hit everything on the nail!

true I didn't necessarily mean like a heres how you lose weight book i mean there are plenty of those out there i just thought it'd be cool if there were maybe books about peoples journey that I could relate to or like a here was my experience the funny moments or the do's and don't i learned I don't know I guess I am a bit of an over prep type of person and as for the youtube i just generally enjoy youtube videos maybe its because i am a youtuber myself I don't know its fun to watch videos sometimes and see how people although they are going through the same thing may live totally differently and it'd be nice to see more people my age doing it I have seen plenty of books or youtube channels on the vsg and peoples experiences and I have only seen like a handful of peoples in 20's do it was more so making an observation

Actually, as a 70-year-old who was once 20-something I do think there are some unique issues that people your age go through related to bariatric surgery.
You're in SUCH a different point of life than folks in their 40s and older. You're still trying to find your way in life in every way imaginable. Your obesity has such a big impact on all of your navigational challenges.
Life and its burdens teach us a lot of lessons about what we're made of and how we can come through adversity, endure pain, and come out stronger than before. But most of you haven't dealt with some of these adversities: You probably haven't been married yet -- or divorced yet. Most of you haven't had children yet or cared for your own parents as they ail or age. You haven't yet changed your career trajectory more than once. Many of the lessons those experiences teach translate well in terms of the courage and self-confidence we need to succeed with WLS.
On the plus side, obesity probably hasn't yet had a chance to impact your health, like it has for middle-aged folks and older. You have much more energy than we do. Your metabolic rate is higher than ours. Your body's ability to recover from WLS and to look like we all want to look like is far superior to older folks'. Your double chins will disappear. You won't have any wrinkles. For the most part, your skin will pop back and look like you were never overweight. Few of you will need plastic surgery.
On the other hand, the 20s-style social life means you are probably spending much more time in bars and clubs than older folks. Alcohol and other drugs have caloric and other downsides for those following a WLS lifestyle.
As some here have described, fewer people in their 20s are obese, compared to the proportion of obese people in their 40s and older. So that means your age-peers are not as sympathetic to the plights of the obese and are perhaps more ignorant and more scornful of WLS as a treatment for obesity. So, yeah, those are tougher attitudinal environments than older WLS patients have to weather.
So I agree that you could be the one to focus on your generation and WLS. Do some serious research of your own. Interview surgeons. Interview patients. Report on their observations and experiences. You could start by blogging about your own experiences. Other 20-something WLS patients may also be blogging about theirs.
You could write the book, go on tour, become a talk show host, build a media empire, become a bazillionaire!
(You're welcome. )

thanks! and you are only as old as you act! I say act because feel is a whole other story haha if that was the case i'd be like 180 on some days haha

true I didn't necessarily mean like a heres how you lose weight book i mean there are plenty of those out there i just thought it'd be cool if there were maybe books about peoples journey that I could relate to or like a here was my experience the funny moments or the do's and don't i learned I don't know I guess I am a bit of an over prep type of person and as for the youtube i just generally enjoy youtube videos maybe its because i am a youtuber myself I don't know its fun to watch videos sometimes and see how people although they are going through the same thing may live totally differently and it'd be nice to see more people my age doing it I have seen plenty of books or youtube channels on the vsg and peoples experiences and I have only seen like a handful of peoples in 20's do it was more so making an observation

I think it is a great idea!
Write one!
I am "old", but I would read it!
I think it is a great idea!
Write one!
I am "old", but I would read it!