I'm new here and wanted to express how I am feeling with what seems to be a great support group!!!

I am only 23 years old and meeting with my surgeon on August 6th for a 4 hour long appointment. Meeting with him, behavioral analyst, program coordinator, dietician, and an exercise specialist. I am ready for this! Being overweight my entire life, and coming from a huge Italian family where food is everything, I have never been able to lose weight and keep it off. I have tried different programs (WW, Jenny Craig, Omnitrition) as well as attending a weight loss clinic and wasting thousands of dollars. The breaking point for me was going to the gym, everyday for 2 hours with my boyfriend for a year. We ate right, did the gym thing... he lost 86 lbs, and I didn't lose one. My doctor finally referred me to the surgeon after documented failed attempts.

I was interested in Lap Band, but after my first info session, I am being recommended for the sleeve. Can anyone tell me about their experience?

Like I said, I am excited to be comfortable with my self. Happy that I have the support from my family and friends that I do. But nervous, as this is a huge decision.

I too have struggled with my weight my whole life. I had lap band in 2011 and never was able to lose much. I'm having a revision to sleeve in the next few months.