Hey guys! I'm just getting rolling with everything. Waiting on insurance approval and getting my clearances done. I feel unbelievably impatient!

I also kind of feel like I'm in the minority here. I'm only 27 and I feel like everyone is older. Like maybe I'm too young to be resorting to surgery. But at the same time I'm only 5'5" and have a BMI of 51 so I don't want to keep waiting. I'm sure it's just jitters though. Either way thank you to everybody that posts on here. It's a great tool for me!

There are plenty of youngsters around. I think there is a section for 20 somethings.

Welcome!

@@drumking88 - welcome to the family.

DrumKing?

I have to ask....Percussionist?

I'm 24 and having the sleeve surgery so your not alone

Congrats on getting things moving towards your goals.

You are never too young to embrace your health.

I'll bet if you could ask anyone on here what their biggest health-related regrets are......top of the list would be for waiting so long to take this action.

Get healthy and be safe. Being young is a good thing, in my opinion.

@@drumking88 - welcome to the family.

DrumKing?

I have to ask....Percussionist?

Yes I am! Been playing since I was seven.

I am 34, not sure if I count in your book as "older" or not. Anyway, there's no reason to wait--most people will tell you that their only regret about their surgery is that they didn't do it sooner!

@@drumking88 - I was a band geek...loved marching with drumline.

Congrats and good luck. Don't let your age dissuade you. I'm sure if you ask some of the older folks they wish they were able to get the surgery at your age. Oh and @@lauraellen80 34 is def not "older" at least I hope not. Haha

Thanks everybody! I guess it is better to fix it early.

I'm 26 and was thinking the same thing!

drumking88: How soon do you think you will have your surgery? I'm hoping for December for me

Hello and welcome why wait longer and get heavier or any possible problems down that can be avoided I'm 47 and wish I could have done this when I was your age you will have more time to be healthier and enjoy your life good luck to you

I am 26 years old. I am doing a 9 months of supervised visits. I just got done with my 7th month. I will probably have surgery in February. Hopefully. It seems like it's taking forever but I can't even believe it's November. It will be our time soon enough. Good luck!

I'm 26 and was thinking the same thing!

drumking88: How soon do you think you will have your surgery? I'm hoping for December for me

I'm hoping December or January too. I was lucky and don't have to do much for my insurance to cover it. I'm just waiting on approval.

I just turned 28 and I'll be having surgery December 1st I wanted to do this now while I'm young and mostly healthy instead of putting it off for years and developing health problems. This is the best decision I can make for myself.

At 47 years old.....all I can say is that I'm very happy to see you each take your health so serious now.

If you work hard and adhere to your plans....strictly......you can achieve mighty impressive results. It can truly change your life......while at my age it is to save my life.

It's not a "one and done" type situation, though. Those of us who've struggled through this for decades understand that.

It's imperative that you grasp this......it's going to take a lifetime of watching your calorie type and amounts. The surgery doesn't just fix it all. You will always be in the driver's seat and in control. Stay on track and you'll profit tremendously.

I'm not trying to preach.....please understand this. I'm simply wishing you each the very best. Gain control and stay in control and live without the burdens of obesity.

Slim, trim and young.......you'll be living the dream every day of your lives. Great stuff !!!!!!!!