I am just 20 yo and going through the process. I have been researching for a couple years and really want to. I want to know would you guys go through with it then? A couple people have been discouraging me even though I have been a mix of obese & overweight my whole life.

I am just 20 yo and going through the process. I have been researching for a couple years and really want to. I want to know would you guys go through with it then? A couple people have been discouraging me even though I have been a mix of obese & overweight my whole life.

Rachel the decision is really yours and it shouldn't matter what others think, especially if you do not know them. The surgeries were not available to me in my 20's. I did research them as they became available but I believed I could lose weight on my own. Last year I knew I was fooling myself about losing the weight on my own, I needed help. At that point I changed from a passive weight loss person to aggressively seeking help. After my initial seminar I came home and started to putt together my support team. My only request was if you choose to support me through this journey great, if you cannot be supportive then please just pray for me. Do not try and talk me out of this,, it is my journey and I have made up my mind to do this. Most of the people I talked to were supportive and the others did not try to talk me out of my choice. The one thing I know is without this support system helping me I would not have made it to the scheduled surgery. So decide what you want to do and putt together your support team. Good luck!

I am 26 in four months and I did it! There are plenty , hundreds of people who did it in teens & 20s. I read about a 2 year old having it done overseas (not that I agree with it). You have to do what's best for you. It's a great tool.

My weight yo-yo'ed massively in my 20s. I didn't realize what I was up against. I would lose 60 pounds through diet and exercise, regain 100 pounds, then lose 50 pounds, then regain 90. Rinse and repeat.

Although getting weight loss surgery in my 20s would have saved me considerable misery, I predict I would have regained some weight after the procedure because of my lack of understanding on obesity.

You see...obesity is not curable. Ever, ever, ever. It can definitely be put into remission by losing enough weight to enter the normal BMI range, but those of us who are/were obese will need to be vigilant for life.

Even after surgery, our bodies still fight to get back to the heavier weights we once were. Those who slide backward into old habits often regain substantial weight. I know of a sleever who regained 150+ pounds.

Would I encourage a 20-year-old to undergo bariatric surgery? If a myriad of health issues are present, you may wish to consider it. However, educate yourself about the limitations of surgery. It is not a quick fix to a weight problem. Good luck to you.

Rachel the decision is really yours and it shouldn't matter what others think, especially if you do not know them. The surgeries were not available to me in my 20's. I did research them as they became available but I believed I could lose weight on my own. Last year I knew I was fooling myself about losing the weight on my own, I needed help. At that point I changed from a passive weight loss person to aggressively seeking help. After my initial seminar I came home and started to putt together my support team. My only request was if you choose to support me through this journey great, if you cannot be supportive then please just pray for me. Do not try and talk me out of this,, it is my journey and I have made up my mind to do this. Most of the people I talked to were supportive and the others did not try to talk me out of my choice. The one thing I know is without this support system helping me I would not have made it to the scheduled surgery. So decide what you want to do and putt together your support team. Good luck!

I had my surgery at 65 and wish the surgery was available in my 20's!!!

I just turned 25 and I'm having surgery next month.

Nope. I was not emotionally ready. I had it at the perfect time for me.

My weight yo-yo'ed massively in my 20s. I didn't realize what I was up against. I would lose 60 pounds through diet and exercise, regain 100 pounds, then lose 50 pounds, then regain 90. Rinse and repeat.
Although getting weight loss surgery in my 20s would have saved me considerable misery, I predict I would have regained some weight after the procedure because of my lack of understanding on obesity.
You see...obesity is not curable. Ever, ever, ever. It can definitely be put into remission by losing enough weight to enter the normal BMI range, but those of us who are/were obese will need to be vigilant for life.
Even after surgery, our bodies still fight to get back to the heavier weights we once were. Those who slide backward into old habits often regain substantial weight. I know of a sleever who regained 150+ pounds.
Would I encourage a 20-year-old to undergo bariatric surgery? If a myriad of health issues are present, you may wish to consider it. However, educate yourself about the limitations of surgery. It is not a quick fix to a weight problem. Good luck to you.

yes i definitely know it isn't a quick fix. I will have to still be controlling my eating and exercise for the rest of my life. thanks for replying

It was 30's for me went almost 190 pounds up in 8 years and wish I could've done this before it got bad

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It was 30's for me went almost 190 pounds up in 8 years and wish I could've done this before it got bad

Everyone has to make this decision for them self no matter what age. in my 20's I was still having kids but I told my self after the last one I wasn't keeping the weight and I was thin until I had 2 girl last one in 2006 and 2012 I was 242 and did it. I now look like the old me after all my work done lol.I wish u all good luck on this journey...

.....well, I tell ya what! - I bet ur skin snaps back quicker when ur younger!

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Yes I would have done it in my 20's. I've been big my whole life and this surgery could have saved me alot of misery. But to each his own.

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i just turned 21 on tuesday and had my procedure on thursday. it is worth it, i know all this minor pain i'm going through will make the rest of my 20s healthy and happy. ive been big my entire life and this option seemed best for me, i would do this all over again in a heartbeat. good luck to you!

Yes! I had a lap band installed when I was 29. I'm pushing 50 now and so wish I'd been able to have this surgery to start with. It's been life-changing. Good luck whatever you decide! Only you know what's best for you.

I would have,even in my thirties

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I am just 20 yo and going through the process. I have been researching for a couple years and really want to. I want to know would you guys go through with it then? A couple people have been discouraging me even though I have been a mix of obese & overweight my whole life.

I did it in my 20s. The problem is that it effects your social life a ton! You can't go out and drink and eat with all your friends anymore. But it's all worth it in the end. I actually wish I did it even younger. The older you are, the more you miss out on in life.