So, I am 23 and I have been over weight for as long as I can remember.. My highest weight was 253 and after trying every diet possible I decided to go to a physician assisted weight loss program and I lost nearly 60 pounds.. I kept the weight off for almost 2 years but slowly started putting it back on. In 2008, my mom went to Mexico and did the VSG surgery with Dr. Alvarez and she has lost over 100lbs and is the happiest I have ever seen her. After researching and researching I decided that this is for me. I am kind of nervous because this is a big decision but I think it is the right one.. My date is January 20th and after reading the amazing results from other people on this site I am so excited for this new beginning!