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?!

Hi everyone,

I am Amy and I am 28 years old (soon to be 29 in June....ughhh!). Anyways, I am from the Kansas City area and am going to be having the sleeve as soon as insurance approves it. I am school counselor so I am hoping to be able to have it this summer before next school year begins. I am having the surgery so that when I have babies I will be a healthy mom and my children will be raised in a healthy home! I will be going to Dr.Price at St.Luke's.

I can't wait to get to know all of you better and support each other along the way. Congrats to everyone who has dropped such amazing amounts of weight already.... I hope I can soon join that club!

Hi all! I am 25 years old and am scheduled to be sleeved on July 12th. I have 2 young girls, ages 4 and 1. I have told only a few people I am close with about my decision to be sleeved, so I am hoping to talk with all of you for additional support. I cannot wait to be sleeved!!

Wow! It seems like a lot of new "20's"!! Congrats on the weight loss everyone!! I can't wait to be sleeved! I have two more months of PSWL and then they submit my paperwork to my insurance so hopefully it wont be too much longer!

So, I love this thread I'm 19, I know this is the 20 something forum, but I'll be twenty in two short months I wanted to start my twenties out right!! I was sleeved on May16, 2011. I am down 23 pounds since surgery I am in Central Florida, so if there is anyone else from this area let me know It would be nice to chat!

So, I love this thread I'm 19, I know this is the 20 something forum, but I'll be twenty in two short months I wanted to start my twenties out right!! I was sleeved on May16, 2011. I am down 23 pounds since surgery I am in Central Florida, so if there is anyone else from this area let me know It would be nice to chat!

Hi Smile!! Congrats on the weight loss that is awesome! I haven't been sleeved yet but hopefully within the next couple of months! I am in Jacksonville, so not terribly far from you.

Hi all! I'm Nikki, 25 in Jax, FL. I'm having banded plication on the 27th with Dr Cywes. It's a lot more like a sleeve than a band so i like to hang out on these boards. Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Nikki, do you knw there is a Sleeve Plication forum also. There is a huge difference in the sleeve plication and the traditional sleeve. The weighloss and challenges are not the same. I too considered the plication first, but opted for the sleeve (love my sleeve). You are welcome in the space (of course) but I wanted you to be aware of the other site.

Hey Everyone!

Im Caitlyn and I'm 24 and I am LOVING this journey, I have my psych evaluation on Monday... Im so excited to get this ball rolling!

Seems like this forum has fizzled out some! I am 27 and have my first app. tomorrow with the dr.! Was wondering in everyone's expereience how being in your 20s has made losing weight easier, harder?

I definitely think it has made things easier for me. I have so much energy and now I work out everyday- before I wouldn't dare lol. I think you heal alot faster the younger you are.

Seems like this forum has fizzled out some! I am 27 and have my first app. tomorrow with the dr.! Was wondering in everyone's expereience how being in your 20s has made losing weight easier, harder?

I figured I might as well update here too. I surgery about 5 months ago, and overall I am happy with my weightloss. To date its about 65 pounds. The last few weeks (almost a month) I have stalled between 218-220. I keep telling myself that my body is just going to be one of those bodies that need a little more time. It was my goal to get to ONEderland within 6 months of my surgery. I don;t know if that will happen. I am actually, for the first time since surgery, on a "diet." I am hoping this jump starts my weightloss again and get me to ONEderland.

I can tell I am losing inches, but there is nothing like seeing that scale move. I haven't worked out as much due to another health related problem, so I know that is also apart of the problem. But I am still hopeful. My skin is not bad at all. The stretch markes are out and about, but I'm okay with that. My husband doesn't mind. I think my boobs are shrunk about all they will shrink (fingers crossed) and my hair is still thick and full.

Being in my 20a getting the surgery has me feeling optimistic about the rest of my life. I am a new mom and new wife waiting to embrace this new life. I thought that I would be a quicker loser because of my weight, but as we see this is not the case. Though I am happy to report I lost 2 pounds yesterday! I am glad I don;thave to look back over my ife and question why didn't I do anything sooner.

Wish me luck on my ONEderland goal 26. is my 6 month mark. 18 pounds to go.

Well that's about it. Any questions, let me know.

I am 26 and about a week and a half out, i feel great, i think being younger has def helped with healing faster, ive lost about 12lbs since leaving the hospital and am hopefull my weightloss will continue in the right direction.

I really enjoy reading this forum. I am so happy to have so many great people talking about their journeys!

@jcollins510: Congrats!

I am really starting to get excited/impatient. Only 1 month until I submit to insurance, and two until I have surgery!

You are getting closer to your tenative date! excited????

I really enjoy reading this forum. I am so happy to have so many great people talking about their journeys!

@jcollins510: Congrats!

I am really starting to get excited/impatient. Only 1 month until I submit to insurance, and two until I have surgery!

Hey all! I am getting sleeved on July 18, just 18 little days away! I'm so excited! I am glad I found this thread because a lot of the things I've read on here are from older people or people who are far more overweight so it's hard to compare how fast I will be healing, etc.

I am having my surgery on a Monday and am planning on returning to work the following Monday.

I think the thing I'm most worried about is the skin afterwards. I keep telling myself that since I'm younger it will bounce back over time but I think I might be kidding myself. lol. Any tips from those who have already been sleeved?