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Just wanted to meet some new people on the twenties section of this forum. Everyone is so supportive. I don't really know how to become buddies on this site so someone buddy me and we can chat! Id love to hear what life is like for people my age lol Thanks

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I'm not your age but I'm filled with happiness at the idea of you getting to live your adulthood in good weight and health. (A teeny weeny bit envious :P too).

Good luck in finding buddies your age here-- I'm sure there are many!

P.S. I can't be my age without saying...be careful to follow Drs. directions... when you're young and carefree sometimes you're not as diligent w/Drs. orders. Excuse my advice. :rolleyes:

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I had the sleeve last November. I'm 22 and in college as well. It was a little hard at first because I had some issues but now I almost feel normal. It's weird sometimes because some people comment about how little I'm eating, especially when I go out with my friends.

I never was a drinker before surgery, so it wasn't particularly hard to give up alcohol. Though, I have to admit that when I went down to New Orleans (I was more than 6 months post-op), I did have a (read: ONE) daiquiri while in a bar on Bourbon Street. How could I not fully enjoy the New Orleans experience? Granted I was way buzzed and giddy after just one and it took me an hour to drink it, but hey, at least I found out that if I want a drink every now and then, it's not going to kill me. That has been the only drink I've had since surgery.

Let me know if you want to talk or have any questions!

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Hey there Mags :) I'm Emily and i'm 21! I'm not in school currently, but going to be returning soon. Life post-sleeve in your twenties is AWESOME! I added you as a friend, feel free to message me and ask any questions you'd like. Congrats on your sleeve and welcome to loser's bench :)

Also, are you on myfitnesspal? If you are, add me. emmeylou :)

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I'm in my later twenties.... and you are doing this at the right time!!! I wish I would have done this 5 years ago.... or not gained the weight- whichever one! :-P

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Hi girls!! I'm about 9 weeks out and have lost 40 pounds!! I'm 24 years old and I'm also a college student!! Life is different with the sleeve but I would not change it... I'm glad I did this!! I also have my fitness pal feel free to add me :) maggie4788

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Hi my name is shanice and I'm 23 and a senior in college, haven't had surgery yet but in the process of loosing 10% before it it submitted to my insurance...welcome to the site!!!

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Hey I'm 23. Ill be having mine in September/October excited to see people my age here!

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Hey!!! I am a bit older 26 and I was just sleeved on June 25th. I graduated in 2009 so we can def share ideas. I have lost 23 lbs so far and I am super excited about it.

How u doing so far?

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Ok, so I'm 23 and need to lose about 160 lbs... Any tips? Will me weight drop fast since I have more to lose? Will I even lose that much?

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Hey!!! I am a bit older 26 and I was just sleeved on June 25th. I graduated in 2009 so we can def share ideas. I have lost 23 lbs so far and I am super excited about it.

How u doing so far?

Hey I'm about 10 weeks out and I'm down 46 pounds!!!

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Ok' date=' so I'm 23 and need to lose about 160 lbs... Any tips? Will me weight drop fast since I have more to lose? Will I even lose that much?[/quote']

From what I've seen, ppl with more weight to loose usually drop some weight faster than others :)

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Everyone is just so supportive!!! :D

I am 20 and in college and I am finally getting sleeved on this monday July 9.

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23- starting weight 292, current weight 215. 6 months post op

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