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I am only 19 years old and will be turning 20 by the end of this month. I decided to have this surgery about a month and a half ago and I've already completed my pre-surgery checklist. I should be able to schedule my surgery within the next few weeks. I've noticed that when I research the sleeve and success stories, not many of the sleevers are young like me. Is anyone else having this surgery in their early 20's? It would be great to connect with some individuals who made this decision at a young age such as I am!

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You will be great! So young and healthy and great skin elasticity.

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You will be great! So young and healthy and great skin elasticity.

:-)

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Thank you! I'm pretty worried about that to be honest. Lol

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Hi there! I'm 22 and I'm about 8 days post-op!

Awesome! Thank you for commenting! I was starting to think there wasn't very many people my age having surgery!

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I'm 26 and am scheduled for surgery the 21st of this month, beginning my liquid diet Monday ???? hehe best of luck!! ❤

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Not in my 20s, but I wish I had done this in my 20s. Good Luck, you will very happy about this!

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I'm 27 and should be getting a date this month. Just waiting on that call. Best wishes to you.

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I'm really happy there are other younger people making this decision! Thank you guys for commenting and good luck on your journey! To those that are still pre op, stay connected with me. I don't have a surgery date quite yet, but I hope to have it within the next couple weeks!

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I had my surgery at 20! I'm now 24 if you have any questions feel free to MSG me :) I had lap band surgery though.

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Will do! Best of luck :)

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