Anyone else having surgery really young?

[northmsgirl 3]

My twin sister had the RNY at 19 years old (17 years ago- when it was an open surgery). She is glad she did it, but wishes she would have sought out some help dealing with the mental and emotional issues she had related to the surgery and losing weight. The difference in how she was treated by people when she was obese vs thin made her very, very angry. If you have other mental health issues make sure you have them under control and be proactive. She was not proactive and has had a hard time occasionally, not because of the surgery or weight loss, but probably exacerbated by it.

I wish I would have done this surgery 10 years ago, though. . Good luck.

[kiwi201000 40]

I had lapband at 18, going in for revision to RNY tomorrow at age 26! I did great on lapband until a slip last year