I had surgery on July 28th 2009, just 2 days ago. I am 20 years old and have been very over weight all my life. After going through diet after diet, nothing was working. I watched a couple of my friends go through the gastric bypass and my roommate had the realize band surgery. after seeing their progress I decided I needed to make a decision. There were so many things I liked about both but the fact of having something that couldn't be reversed scared me. Even though I know I will probably never have the band removed, if something were to go wrong I would want the option to have it taken off. So far things are going good, although I'm not sure what I can and cannot have. Good luck to you all!

Welcome!! I am glad to hear that things are going so well for you!

I read the blogs of two girls (ok, women!) in their 20s and thought you might like them too -- here are links:

i am in repair... (she just put up a great vlog that you might find interesting -- I thought it was really inspirational, very honest and gives great insight to her process)

The other one is: Changes

I hope that you enjoy this process and wish you the very best!!

Catherine

I am new too! Just got banded on the 27th. My dr kept telling me that it would be similar to getting my gallbladder out...boy were they wrong! BUT...the pain lessens everyday, and I don't go too far w/o my binder. Is there anyone else who uses one? I also stick a pillow next to my tummy when I'm sleeping which helps with the pain. I think stuff is just moving around And the gas! I can feel the gas moving through. Very weird sensation! Anyhow, I just wanted to say hello, and I love everything I've read so far!! Thank you