Jaymeson1

Im from Trenton, Ohio. I had my sleeve in Dayton with Dr Teel.

I'm 26 and had the sleeve done last year. I have always been overweight, I say get it. Because if he hasn't lost the weight by now, he may go another 20 years not doing anything about it. I think it's easier to adjust while younger. I have had little issue with my surgery, I still go out with friends to bars and out to eat and socialize often. You will adjust.

The first thing I said to my mom when I came out from under anesthesia was "why the hell did you let me do this, I feel like I'm dying", 7 months later I would do it every day if I had to. Don't regret it at all. It gets better, and you'll feel better.

I was 25 when I had the surgery< i had it 7 months ago, and am now 26. I have had severe PCOS since I was 16/17. Going without a period for over 8 months once. I can feel the cyst 'pop' at times and know the familair abdominal pain and cramping. Having PCOS was a major reason for me wanting the surgery, doctors always told me it is really difficult to lose weight with PCOS, not only physically but the carb cravings and feeling of hopelessness. I am a very social person and going out to bars is something that my friends and I do often. I'm going to be honest with you, they say you are not supposed to drink but I waited the 8 weeks post off to drink, I still went out just was the DD for the 2 months. I know many people post op that still drink. I no longer can drink beer or whiskey or sugary mixed drinks. I now stick to vodka and Water with crystal light or mio flavoring. Low calorie and doesn't give me heart burn. Skinny cocktails are low calorie without the heartburn and many restaurants have the skinny "low cal" options, applebees, cheesevake factory, and so on. I've always been very opebn about my weight issue and my friends all knew from the beginning of my journey that I was having the surgery. For the first few months post op it is very difficult to go out to eat and so on, because you really can't tolerate much. But I really didn't mind going out and not eating because I knew I wasn't able to, the temptation wasn't there like it would be if I was just dieting, I would have caved to the cravings. Like I said before my surgery was only 7 months ago, I'm 5' 9'', when I left the hospital I was 311 lbs, today I am 201, that's 110 lbs down in only 7 months. With the PCOS I was nervous about it slowing my weight loss but I feel like my weight came off quickly. I am not at my goal yet but very close. I am also on the depo shot which I thought would also slow my weight loss, but It has not. I am able to find healthy food options just about anytime I go out to eat with friends and family. Just make sure that when you make a choice while out to eat to keep Protein in mind. Fro yo is delicious and I still get it every month or so. I'm from a small town and just about everyone I know and those I don't know, know I had the surgery. I've had nothing but support from everyone. I know some people that have hid the fact that they had surgery, but I embrace it. It was an amazing tool that has helped me to be a healthier person and I am grateful for it, not embarrassed of it. Anyone who is a true friend would only be supportive of your decision. I hope this helps Good luck.