So I've been thinking about gastric bypass for about a year in 22 why not do it while I'm young! I know a few people that have done it and have done amazing, but me on the other hand am so nervous which I'm sure it's something everyone goes through. Just curious on how much other people are loosing on average and what they are doing to keep it off!

Welcome! If you want opinions of those your age, you may want to check out the 20's board.

See my ticker for my stats. Having had children, I always wonder how younger folks who have children after surgery manage in the long run.

I am 27 months post-op RNY gastric bypass. I have lost 115 pounds which equated to a weight loss of 44%. I have been in a maintenance phase for 20 months. As far as keeping it off, I don't seem to have a problem. Still practicing portion control. Using fats to control any hunger.

I'm nervous too I don't know if I should get the sleeve or bypass. Need help deciding. If any one had it. Or which one maybe better and any complications. Please let me know.

I am only 10.5 months post op. I have lost 117lbs and am still in weight loss phase. I have less than 30lbs to go.

I had RNY and I chose that surgery because I suffered from Reflux/Gerd. Bypass cures that illness in the majority of cases. In my case it cured it along with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and stage 3 kidney disease.

All of those diseases were brought on because of my being obese.

I have gone from a size 26 to a size 12! I never thought I would be able to get down to a healthy weight. I am very close to a healthy BMI.

Weight loss surgery is a scary decision to make but when you are ready you won't be so scared anymore. I just hope that you choose a path that helps you lose weight before you do damage to your bodies. Whatever path that might be.

Although I got rid of a lot of my comirbitities as listed above, I did serious damage to my joints and my spine. I waited much to long to do something about my weight.

Even though I have joint damage, I can do more things now than I have in 25 years. I can run up the stairs, walk for miles, I literally have my life back!

Thanks you for the advice! And congratulations on the weight loss. I'm very nervous. I've never had surgery but I know I need to change my life for the better I'm 5'9 and 380lbs luckily with no health problems now but I wanna fix it before it's to late. Looking back I never thought I would have let my self go like that but it's my own fault. Thank you for the encouraging words.