Hi All,

So I wanted to make an "ALL CALL" for us 20 somthing sleevers. I don't have any scientific proof BUT I think the recovery, weightloss, and other issues may have something to do with age. I am 25 and getting sleeved on Jan. 22. I am the mother of a goregous 7 month old and a wife for the past 2 years. I just wanted to make this forum active again.

With that said?

What's your story? How was recovery? How's Life?!

That is so exciting! I love Dr. Rod and Im sure you will too! Here is a thread I posted about advice for Pre-op and Post..

http://www.verticals...surgery-advice/

I'm going to Dr. Rod in May! It still feels so far away lol

I'm 25, was sleeved back in august lost 40 lbs for pre op and down 80 lbs since surgery.

I was also sleeved back in August at 25 (26 now)! I'm down 62 lbs and basically at my goal weight - I would like to get down to 140, but if I level out at 145, I'll be happy, too. I don't really think about my sleeve too much these days - I can eat anything I want, it's very rare that I get any pain or discomfort when eating. I also eat enough not to get weird stares from people who don't know about my surgery, but not so much that it'd make me gain weight. E.g. at 5.5 months out, I'll have half a 6" Subway sandwich with lots of veggies on it. I'm not very public about my sleeve - my immediate family and my boyfriend's family and 7 or 8 closest friends know, but that's about it.

Really? That is awesome. I can only eat a 6" if I use a fork to eat what is on it and not eat the bread. I can eat 1/3 of a 12" if I take the top part of the bread off. I'm happy you are doing so well. Your picture looks amazing!! I wish my stomach looked like that!!

I was also sleeved back in August at 25 (26 now)! I'm down 62 lbs and basically at my goal weight - I would like to get down to 140, but if I level out at 145, I'll be happy, too. I don't really think about my sleeve too much these days - I can eat anything I want, it's very rare that I get any pain or discomfort when eating. I also eat enough not to get weird stares from people who don't know about my surgery, but not so much that it'd make me gain weight. E.g. at 5.5 months out, I'll have half a 6" Subway sandwich with lots of veggies on it. I'm not very public about my sleeve - my immediate family and my boyfriend's family and 7 or 8 closest friends know, but that's about it.

I'm 27. Will be getting sleeved on 3/22/11. So excited!

Hello! I am 27, was sleeved on 12/27/10 and am down 25 post op and 35 total. Struggling a bit with the night eating, wondering if anyone else has the same problem?

Hi, Im 28, was sleeved 12-14-2010 and Im down 78 pounds total. I find that if I have some popsicles in the house I will go for those before anything else. They are only a few calories, quick, and refreshing. I have noticed if I dont have some I will snack on everything else in the house. Hope this helps.

Hey,

Just wanted to pop in to say hello. I'm 27 now, turning 28 in two days time. I don't want to spend my thirties messing everything up like I did in my twenties all because of food. Year of success 2011, woo!

hey guys! I am 24 got sleeved nov 15, 2010. I didnt have any issue just soreness from the surgery it self. no problem at all with drinking, its been great... I am down 98lbs ... I am struggling with extra skin.. I am trying to tighten, well at least build muscle. my confidence it continueing to raise yet lowering because of my skin. I started at a pretty high number.. I still have lots to go!I look forward to the end result

Hello all! I am 2 days into my 27th year of life and I also had a speedy recovery. I was sleeved on Wednesday and back to work on Monday. I was sleeved on January 19th. Today is 7 weeks post op and I am down 52 lbs. I love my sleeve.

Hello! I'm 28 married to an awesome man for 4 years with two wonderfull daughters, 11 and 17. I had my sleeve on March 24, 2011 and have lost 36 lbs since march 10th. My recovery was great after the the first two days. I am one month out today and no problems unless I take my zoloft then I vomit. (not sure why this one pill affects me so) Looking forward to loosing weight and possibly having a baby of our own.

I'm 25 and will be getting sleeved on 4/26

Hello everyone! My name is Emily and I am 20. I am in the beginning stages of getting the sleeve (went to seminar, need to make an appt) but I cannot wait to join all of the "sleevers" out there! I am from Jax, Fl. How is everyone doing?

Hi All! Thought I come in and update. I was sleeved about 3 months ago and have lost 50 pounds. I am officially down 100 pounds since my hghest weight. People tell me I am a slow loser (I have a medical condition that restricts my physical activity for extended periods) but I am okay with that. As long as I am losing. I feel great. Hope all is well with you all!

Hello everyone!

I'm 21 and went to my first seminar on April 4th. I am (impatiently) waiting for my consultation on June 6th... 39 days left!

Hi All! Thought I come in and update. I was sleeved about 3 months ago and have lost 50 pounds. I am officially down 100 pounds since my hghest weight. People tell me I am a slow loser (I have a medical condition that restricts my physical activity for extended periods) but I am okay with that. As long as I am losing. I feel great. Hope all is well with you all!

100 pounds is amazing no matter how long it took I think you have an amazing attitude and I hope I can be that optimistic once I start to lose my weight How did your surgery go? I am very curious about the actual hospital stay since most people on this forum tend to just say "i went it, it was fine" and then talk about once they got home.

Thanks for the update

Hello everyone!

I'm 21 and went to my first seminar on April 4th. I am (impatiently) waiting for my consultation on June 6th... 39 days left!

Hi Leah! I am also a newbie. I already went to my seminar but I still have to schedule my first appointment. Luckily for me though the first is a mix of a consult/physical/history so once I do that I can get the ball moving with all of the pre-op testing and such. Where are you having your surgery?