Hi everyone! Hope you are all well and happy

I'm definitely very new to this, having joined about 10 minutes ago. I was pleasantly thrilled to stumble upon this site, because I sure do need the support/advice/reassurance etc.

I am 22 years old and I have been more than overweight my whole life. I don't ever remember a time where I fit into the clothes I wanted or comfortably fit... well, anywhere. I always thought I could lose the weight whenever I wanted to. Once I tried once, twice, thrice, I realized that not only was the problem physical, but mental. I saw myself revolving my life on what I was going to eat next. I knew I had a problem. Lucky for me, a friend of mine had her gastric sleeve done about a year and a half ago. Watching her turn into a beam of light inspired me to take control for the first time in my life. I have been jailed inside my body. I want to know myself without this addiction. I can't wait to see the potential I really have. When I picture my future, I am not the person I am today. I am the best me I can ever be.

So, being pre-op, I just wanted to introduce myself to this great web forum. I see inspiring posts, as well as some posts that keep me grounded, and remind me that what I will be doing in four days is a serious life altering change.

I am nervous and anxious. But above anything, I am hopeful.

-Jordann

Good Luck I'm 20 and am pre-op and pretty much was chubby all my life then put on a lot of weight these past 7 years. I'm excited for the both of us! I'm going to add you as a friend

I feel the exact same way Jordann! I just had surgery thursday morning and I cant believe how my biiggest addiction (food) which was always on my mind, has now become the furthest thing from my mind. I have found this process to be so much easier than I had thought although still early, getting through surgery and the week that follows was terrifying but things have been moving along very well! I hope for you the best on your journey! The sleeve is such an amazing tool and definitely can make dreams come true! Keep us posted on your journey

Thank you both!! I will definitely keep this updated! I can't stay away for too long, I love reading all of the topics lol

And Tamara thank you for the boost you just gave me! Congratulations on everything! Doesn't seem like such a scary process once you said that. I am definitely ready for everything

So excited for you! Please post to let us know how you are doing in recovery.

I'm so happy for you! I to feel as though I have been jailed inside this body... I am 21 and have my first informational seminar tonight in New Orleans. I am going to watch for your updates! I cat wait to see how you do after your sleeve!

So happy for you I can relate to EVERYTHING you said! My surgerys on the 10th and I can't wait!!! Good luck and definitely keep us updated