So I was wanting to know if there is anyone who is in their late 20's or early 30's who have documented their journey on YouTube? I'm sorry if I hurt people's feelings, but I would like to see someone my age who has gone through this. Or if there is someone that is 5'2" and 230 lbs that would be great too. Thank you for taking the time to read this. If you don't have a YouTube video, but around my age and size I would love to hear from you.

I am!!! My youtube id is nancy_marie_00 and I am 29 5'3 and my highest weight was 249....237 day of surgery and today five weeks post op I am 215!!!

I am!!! My youtube id is nancy_marie_00 and I am 29 5'3 and my highest weight was 249....237 day of surgery and today five weeks post op I am 215!!!

Thank you so much.. I'm so excited to see it.

Well I'm not on YouTube & have not had surgery yet but just wanted to say hey...I'm 33, 5'2" & 230 lbs!!

Well I'm not on YouTube & have not had surgery yet but just wanted to say hey...I'm 33' date=' 5'2" & 230 lbs!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Hi how are you? Do you know when you're having surgery? I'm aiming for end of may.

Not sure yet. I started all of this July 2011 & I'm having to fight with my insurance company. I'm hoping it's SOON!! I am SO ready!!

Not sure yet. I started all of this July 2011 & I'm having to fight with my insurance company. I'm hoping it's SOON!! I am SO ready!!

That stinks. I hope everything comes through for you. Did you have to do the 6 month diet?

That stinks. I hope everything comes through for you. Did you have to do the 6 month diet?

Thank you!! Yeah I did but I already had 4 months done bcuz I had started going to my doctor to help with weight loss. It has been a very long process & the fact that I'm like the most impatient person does not help My insurance will cover the band or bypass but for vsg they require a bmi of 50 so I am now in the external appeals process waiting to hear back from them. Have you already been approved?

So I was wanting to know if there is anyone who is in their late 20's or early 30's who have documented their journey on YouTube? I'm sorry if I hurt people's feelings' date=' but I would like to see someone my age who has gone through this. Or if there is someone that is 5'2" and 230 lbs that would be great too. Thank you for taking the time to read this. If you don't have a YouTube video, but around my age and size I would love to hear from you. [/quote']

I am 34, 5'3 and started this process at 230 exactly. I went to the WLS seminar in December and was sleeved on 3/14. I lost 10 pounds on the pre op diet and went into surgery at 217, I did have anemia prior to surgery, so my blood levels are still low which leaves me a little weak but everyday is better than the day before. I am taking Iron of course and when I weighed my self today I was 198. No real pain, I stopped taking my pain meds before I left the hospital. I do have heartburn now, but not before surgery and my surgeon used a 38 boogie. You will be fine! Hope that helps.

I am 34' date=' 5'3 and started this process at 230 exactly. I went to the WLS seminar in December and was sleeved on 3/14. I lost 10 pounds on the pre op diet and went into surgery at 217, I did have anemia prior to surgery, so my blood levels are still low which leaves me a little weak but everyday is better than the day before. I am taking Iron of course and when I weighed my self today I was 198. No real pain, I stopped taking my pain meds before I left the hospital. I do have heartburn now, but not before surgery and my surgeon used a 38 boogie. You will be fine! Hope that helps.[/quote']

Thanx for sharing your story. What Protein do you like? It sounds like you are doing great!! Keep in touch

Thanx for sharing your story. What Protein do you like? It sounds like you are doing great!! Keep in touch

I am struggling with the protein, don't like the way it tastes and have tried several different kinds. I have read horror stories on this website about the ingredients in some protein shots. I am drinking boost right now, however not for long as it has carbs and sugar but it was recommended for now to assist with getting my strength back up.

I am struggling with the protein' date=' don't like the way it tastes and have tried several different kinds. I have read horror stories on this website about the ingredients in some Protein shots. I am drinking boost right now, however not for long as it has carbs and sugar but it was recommended for now to assist with getting my strength back up.[/quote']

I'm trying the nectar vanilla bean. It doesn't taste great but it doesn't taste bad. I guess I tolerate it. I heard the costco one is good. I have a hard time with Water as well.

Yes! There is a girl who is 27 5'10" who is about seven weeks out. Slimmfast

I'm 27, however I'm taller and heavier than you. I was sleeved 3/14.

I'm 27' date=' however I'm taller and heavier than you. I was sleeved 3/14. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Congrats on getting sleeved. How is it going with your sleeve?

There are several on You Tube. Check out Kellawanda.

I can tell you I started out at 241lbs and I'm 5'6". As of this morning I am 2 pounds from my goal, which I am hoping to reach before my 35th birthday which is about 2 weeks away. If you have any questions, I would be glad to answer anything.

Good Luck on Your Journey!!!

Nichole