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This Entire Time I Thought I Was Alone
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I'm glad my age is accepted and I'm supported in my decision here, because in "the real world" I'm reprimanded for my decision to "cheat" at such a "young age" My point of view is, if I know somethi
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One thing that will help you while you are waiting for the pre-approval from your surgeon is working on changing some of your bad habits now though. The sleeve does require diet & exercise. Thi
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Yes, this is true! I hope my comment wasn't misleading - it's absolutely important that we eat right and exercise post-op or we will not meet our weight loss goals!
I didn't know that diet and exercise didn't work for everyone but I feel so much better now that I've found this site. I am still pre-surgery but am so excited to change my life for the better.
A little background for those interested:
17 years old and have been overweight my entire life. The most I've weighed is 320 lbs but currently weigh 282 lbs. I am a highschool senior on the varsity waterpolo team. I've played polo for 5+ years and it's my life. In spite of playing one of the world most vigerous sports and eating healthy, weight loss has ALWAYS proved difficult. Name a diet fad & I can bet that I've done it. Surgery is a last resort for me and I've never been more inspired, dedicated, hopeful, focused and driven until I knew what this could possibly do for me.