Hello all. The name's Megan, I'm 23 (24 in December). I'm not as far a long as most of you, but I'm just waiting on the phone call from the surgery center here in Harrisburg. However, I lose my insurance in December, due to being 24 and no longer a full-time student. However, I'm in a BIG rush to find a full-time job at the moment, have been looking for over a year, but seem more confident with applying for 6+ jobs recently. Anyways, I'm really hoping this is for me. It's nice to see a Twenties section on here and have so many successful stories, very uplifting and positive outlooks, I can't wait to get it done, IF I decide this is for me.

I'm at my highest weight ever, I've tried everything, cutting things out, exercising (2-3x a week, still do), cutting back on this, on that, I did the Atkin's diet in 2002/2003 and lost 30 lbs, but it made me really sick, so I stopped and gain the 30 lbs back, + 40 more. UGH! Frustrating, plus I've had alot of stress the past 4 years in my life, health issues, school woes, boyfriend issues, you name it. Anyways...my stats:

270 lbs. (was 277 last November, lost 9 lbs, gained back 2 lbs recently).

5'5"

I was roughly 190-230 all throughout high school and I'm just appalled at how much I am now, but glad I'm not alone.

I want to get to a healthy weight of about 160 or less would be great too. So I've got about 110 lbs to go, hopefully all works out. I'll keep everyone updated throughout the process.

hey I am 25 and totally understand the stress that youre speaking of. I didnt gain weight until I started college. I too tried the Atkins diet lost about 40lbs just like that but then got really sick. Now I hate bacon and eggs!!! LOL

Anyhow GOOOOOODDD LUCK TO YOU!!!!!!

I have my consultation next Thursday, July 24th at 1:30pm. It's just an informational session, then I'll be given some "homework", just one step closer to deciding if this is what I want...

I also am 23 and at my highest weight of 328lbs and i am 5'7.. i was banded on the 25 and so far this was the best thing i have ever done for myself... You gotta do what is best for you and fits your life.... good luck..... lac