Hey! I just seen this forum, I will be 23 in September. I have been looking to get to know some people that are as young as I am that are going through this. It doesnt seem like you see that many younger people in their early 20's doing this. I am just getting started with the whole process... dont know when my surgery will be quite yet. Any advice I can get would be great. How are your guy's friends reacting to this? Some of mine showed concern for my health and scared about the actual surgery and then some were just shocked that I couldnt go out and drink with them anymore.