rachel_babe

yes i definitely know it isn't a quick fix. I will have to still be controlling my eating and exercise for the rest of my life. thanks for replying

I am just 20 yo and going through the process. I have been researching for a couple years and really want to. I want to know would you guys go through with it then? A couple people have been discouraging me even though I have been a mix of obese & overweight my whole life.

Seeing old pictures of myself and tired of myself having no energy and joint pain.

yes i definitely know it isn't a quick fix. I will have to still be controlling my eating and exercise for the rest of my life. thanks for replying

I am just 20 yo and going through the process. I have been researching for a couple years and really want to. I want to know would you guys go through with it then? A couple people have been discouraging me even though I have been a mix of obese & overweight my whole life.

Bypass and sleeve are both good choices. But they are also just tools. If you don't change your lifestyle you will gain the weight back no matter which surgery you choose. The weight doesn't just come back by itself. My surgeon recommended the sleeve for me, less complications and bypass is bad if you want kids in the future.

I think your religion would understand you have to eat. There isn't any way around it, you will get hungry eventually and you don't want to ruin your process or stretch out your stomach.

You are not a lone. Whether you ate a whole pizza, or someone else ate a whole piece of cake, two glasses of wine - a lot of us come from a background of overeating and binging, followed by shame. It's okay that you are a work of progress - you are in a transition period. You are trying to change who you are as a person - which is NOT easy. The small size of our stomachs make it a little easier to change, kind of forces us to eat less and less. I'm about a month out and finally getting out of a Huge depression state. I used to find joy and solace in eating. But at the end of the day, it's your mind that makes the decision to eat. If you decide to pick something up and swallow, your stomach doesn't really have a choice. Think about your goals. Make a dream board on Pinterest of healthy bodies, motivational phrases, vsg recipes, at home exercises. Remind yourself of what you want - what you were willing to deal with the insurance company for, the hospital stay for, the possible family and friends that didn't understand your decision. You did it for YOU.

As a side note, a psychologist has really helped me. You can fix a fridge or a car, but you cannot fix a person - a person has to want to fix them self. Stay strong!

How? That's simple. You chose to eat the pizza. You chose to eat piece after piece knowing that every bite was a bad idea, yet doing it anyways.
Totally lost your journey? I don't even know what that means, but drop the melodrama. Wallowing in useless emotion does no good. You made a mistake. Own it. Make a decision now; will you take the surgery seriously from now on or will you let the desire for simple food rule your life at the expense of your health.
The surgery is only a tool. How you choose to use that tool will determine how successful you will be after the honeymoon phase.

I am 4 days out, and so far having no complications. Im getting my fluids in, but having to sip all day. I have no pain, and havent had to take any pain medicince since leaving the hospital. Ive lost 20 pounds since starting the preop diet, and 30 at my highest. Im excited for my new life
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Nope. I was not emotionally ready. I had it at the perfect time for me.

I am 26 in four months and I did it! There are plenty , hundreds of people who did it in teens & 20s. I read about a 2 year old having it done overseas (not that I agree with it). You have to do what's best for you. It's a great tool.

I had my surgery at 65 and wish the surgery was available in my 20's!!!

I just turned 25 and I'm having surgery next month.

I am just 20 yo and going through the process. I have been researching for a couple years and really want to. I want to know would you guys go through with it then? A couple people have been discouraging me even though I have been a mix of obese & overweight my whole life.

My BMI is 38.5
Heaviest:266
Weight:246
Height: 5'7"
Getting sleeve June 1st


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I'm BMI 38, surgery 6/1!
I have hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, hypertension, high triglycerides, obstructive sleep apnea and PCOS.

Hello
I started with a BMI of 47.2 (275lbs) but because the process here in Canada is so long, I am now at a BMI of 32.78 (191lbs) and still 3-4 months from surgery. I am a little nervous about getting WLS at a low BMI, but when I started the program I was definitely qualified with a BMI of over 47. I have asked my surgeon, "what if I lose too much before surgery?" he told me that I was already accepted into the program so they can't deny me anymore, and that surgery is still a good option because so many people with my weight history find it comes back with normal diet.
I am expecting the loss to be slower than if I had gotten surgery at 275lbs but I am hoping the lower BMI just means I can recover easier because I am in better health than before.

Anybody else around 35-39 bmi want to be buddies? It is hard finding others who are having the surgery too.

Anybody else around 35-39 bmi want to be buddies? It is hard finding others who are having the surgery too.

Anybody else around 35-39 bmi want to be buddies? It is hard finding others who are having the surgery too.

Anybody else around 35-39 bmi want to be buddies? It is hard finding others who are having the surgery too.

Anybody else around 35-39 bmi want to be buddies? It is hard finding others who are having the surgery too.

Anybody else around 35-39 bmi want to be buddies? It is hard finding others who are having the surgery too.

I am not til August but I would like to talk to you guys. Kik- rachybabyyy