If any of you could have had the sleeve done in your 20's would you?

[Sara4150 14]

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.

[NixNichi 79]

I'm 28 and I think I definetly wouldn't have been ready if I had done it in my early 20's despite being pretty overweight. I just wasn't mature enough or emotionally ready(or had that ah-HA! Moment) everyone moves at their own pace with these things and do their research before making a desicion.

SW: 328
CW: 256
GW: 150
Surgery date: January 12, 2017

[Brian B 94]

When I was 20, after my first year of collage I weighed 230lbs (gained about 40lb). That summer I worked out 3-4 hours a day and only ate one massive meal a day. I was able to get down to 186 lbs... and then .. I gained it all back and for the next 27 years I packed on another 200+. I think when your younger people think you can work at it and you have time to make things right. That's the way adults think. When I was 20 I just wanted to know how I was getting beer and if I would ever find a girlfriend lol. My weight was not important to me and eating and drinking was fun. I only wished that instead of doing that ridiculous diet, that one of my parents sat me down and discussed options like having surgery. I think the surgery makes your health become the issue because your weight is just a symptom, which as a kid might be hard to understand. When your younger you mind isn't thinking about health.. its about having fun and looking good.

Women are defiantly more mature then men (lol) so as others have posted, make the decision that's best for you. Don't think of this as a diet because it's really just a process to fix a symptom, which you will still need to address. Your body didn't make you over weight, you did.

[ViVsg:) 15]

I'm 21 and getting sleeved in June. We can do this and enjoy the rest of our 20s, 30s, and 40s in a healthy and happier way Do It !! Lol good luck !!

Sent from my LGMP260 using BariatricPal mobile app

[shannybananny71 106]

If I knew then what I know now, yes I would have done it in my 20's. But when I was in my 20's, I was raising two little boys and husband and thought I would eventually be able to lose it on my own. I also thought that if I couldn't lose it on my own, how would I ever be able to modify my eating habits that having surgery would require.

I had surgery at the beginning of March and have lost 40 lbs. It has been the best thing for me. Good luck making the decision that is best for you.

[Sullie06 1,047]

I totally would have done it in my 20s but back then I never thought I was actually big enough for weight loss surgery. I was one of those people who was happy with the way I was even though I knew my weight was getting dangerously high. I was 33 when I finally had my surgery and I don't regret a thing, down 88 pounds total since last June, 58 since surgery.

[Torriluv87 300]

I was at at the end of my 29th year when i got sleeved. I had actually gotten a referral in 2012 but tried to do it myself and failed miserably time and time again like every other time. So glad i did it when i did. I don't have kids yet and had diabetes, elevated bp and elevated cholesterol. None of those are issues now and i am now 30 and almost 8 months post op. Get it as early as you can. I was more ready when i got it so im not too upset. Just wish i had gotten it before i had all the obesity complications.

Sent from my SM-G925T using BariatricPal mobile app

[hopefulvspgirl 35]

OMG yes! I was 25 when I had my sleeve surgery and I only wish I had thought to do it sooner! I'm so happy with how everything has turned out.

Are you able to go out and do a bunch of shots? Eh, I can't (I know a couple who can) but you can still drink a little. Are you able to go out an gorge on wings? No, but you can have some wings. It didn't impact my social life much at all as far as what I've been limited to.

[PatientEleventyBillion 851]

My weight for much of my adult life has been all over the place. I was 180 or less until I graduated HS. Then I went up to 240, then lost 60 pounds in 3-4 months back to 180.. then some years later depression hit and I shot up to 361 in a span of 5 years.

If I knew everything then that I do now, I would undoubtedly have had the surgery. Having been through what I have, it's given me more appreciation for the benefits of it.

Edited May 25, 2017 by PatientEleventyBillion

[JPM514 20]

On 5/20/2017 at 4:47 PM, Deactivatedfatgal said:

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.

Me too! I am 25 and I just did it! another co worker I had is doing the bypass soon and he is about 27 or 28. so yes everyone in my group said they "wished they did it earlier".

so deff don't hesitate because of age. I also agree with another person who said do what's right for you! This is a big commitment. Well worth it in my opinion and I am only 2 weeks in but I am seeing results now and my relationship with food is changing alread which is great after struggling with food addiction for years

[Deactivatedfatgal 377]

15 minutes ago, JPM514 said:

Me too! I am 25 and I just did it! another co worker I had is doing the bypass soon and he is about 27 or 28. so yes everyone in my group said they "wished they did it earlier".

so deff don't hesitate because of age. I also agree with another person who said do what's right for you! This is a big commitment. Well worth it in my opinion and I am only 2 weeks in but I am seeing results now and my relationship with food is changing alread which is great after struggling with food addiction for years

I wish I knew someone who is going through this that's my area. I need to go to support group. My mom is 10 years out RNY and doing great, that encouraged me to take a leap of faith.

[StormJumper 14]

Hello, I am 28 and had my surgery 5/17/2017. I am glad I decided to do this at 305lbs. I do not have a lot of health issues currently but felt that I did this mostly as a preventative. The only thing that is hard is that I did not save up enough to cover the expenses from surgery and the time I am taking off of my full time job. I also decided to take the summer off from going to university to heal which has put me behind for graduation. However, I know of all of these sacrifices are going to be worth it. I will sleep better, I will be healthier and I will feel proud to be my sons mother and my husband's wife. I am doing this a little for cosmetic and mostly for my health in the future so I don't have to struggle with all of the problems I see weight alone can cause let alone the genetics that run in my family it could have been a nightmare to wait just 10 more years.

Sent from my HTC6535LVW using BariatricPal mobile app

[JPM514 20]

1 hour ago, Deactivatedfatgal said:

I wish I knew someone who is going through this that's my area. I need to go to support group. My mom is 10 years out RNY and doing great, that encouraged me to take a leap of faith.

If you have a support group in your area defintately go! check it out. meet people. hear their stories. I did notice that I was still the only one in their 20's really. There was one other girl I think but I don't know where she is in her process we did not connect. but there was a lot of other people all older... some 30's but more even past that.

I think this website does more to connect you to your age group. looking for others- connecting- and maybe contacting them further

-Joe M.

[SleevedinSI 58]

My only hesitancy is if you want kids. I would carefully check about safety of pregnancy after surgery.

[MBird 298]

Yes.