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But You're Only Nineteen.

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Morgan La Shier

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"You're only nineteen."

"You don't need to have surgery."

"Losing weight isn't impossible. If I can do it, anyone can."

"How is it even possible to not lose weight."

 

Sometimes not everyone understands another's decisions. Which is totally rational. Not one person has gone through the same thing as another. In my eyes that gives no one person grounds to judge another person on their decisions.

 

I am nineteen. This is true. But what makes my surgery so much more taboo than another person's surgery? What makes my surgery different that a girl my age getting a boob job, or a nose job? I can't do something to benefit my health, and my over all apperance? To create something better for myself; No matter what the cost.

 

I understand why people believe I shouldn't get this surgery. I get it. I'm young. But the great thing is that I am having a procedure done, early on in my life, that will teach me about the lifestyle change I have to make. In order for me to live a healthy, happy life I believe that I need to have this done. Not only because I know I will be more confident, but I will be able to step away from being a prediabetic as well as my sleep apnea.

 

I used to dream, as a little girl, of what it would be like to feel pretty. To be comfortable. To walk around in my own skin and not feel like I was disgusting. Somedays I didn't want to leave the house. I felt repulsive. I felt like it would be better for the world, and myself if I just didn't go to class that day. No one would have to look at me, and I wouldn't have to look at everyone else...looking at me. For whatever reason. I know that this deicision is the best thing I could do for myself. I know that because I am young, I can change my whole life because of this. And I'm excited for it. I am excited for the new me. I deserve it.

 

My surgery date is October 10, 2012.

I am so unbelieveably excited to start my life.

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As long as you have done the research and understand what you are signing up for, your age shouldn't matter. Yes, you are young... which means A) you will recover quickly B) you won't be like many of us wishing we did this sooner.

Good luck on your journey!!!

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I'm excited for you! Most of us happy bandsters will agree, our only regret is not doing it sooner.

At 19, I weighed 235 lbs. You know the only change that happened over the next 10 years, despite countless diets and work-out routines? I gained 10 lbs. A month shy of my 29th bday I got my band, and have lost over 50 lbs so far.

I'm not saying that doing it without the band isn't possible, but you sound like you've really got your head on straight and have made a well-informed decision. Don't let other peoples opinions sway you; you are the only one that has to wake up every morning in your skin.

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You do deserve it. Ignore the naysayers, let them fuel your fire to succeed. By making positive changes now, you will have fewer of the long term health issues that those of us who are much older have suffered as a result of carrying our weight for so many more years.

Best wishes.

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girl I applaude you!

Sometimes it is more then just "try to loose the weight and go to WW". There sometimes are other factors at play with obesity. I wish at 19 someone had said look you need lapband sugery. Maybe I would not have balloned up to over 300lbs.

If you have other endocrine issues at play such as diabetis, thyroid issues and a high alc indicating PCOS. that should be adressed as if left untreated some of the problems such as thyroid dysfunction and problems with your blood glucose can impair weight loss even with the lapband. I wish you much luck on your jounrey and let me know how you are doing.

hugs,

icestorm

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I'm 42 and I want to kick myself for not doing this 10 years ago..Good for you!!You sound like a very intelligent young lady.Best of luck.

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