janesays

they're out there.... i know because i've dated a few. yeah, there really aren't many in my short experience... at least at our age. because even if some men don't personally care about looks, a good portion of them care about what their friends think, and so you are left with only a few good guys who either have a good set of friends or don't care what people say. (unless you are into being some guy's secret girlfriend. i've done it once for fun and once to settle, and i don't plan on it ever again.) it's immaturity, in my opinion, so i can only assume that the older we get the more men there will be our age that legitimately don't care about how much we weigh as long as they like who we are as a person. either way, don't settle for the first guy that will date you "despite" your size. if we start to see and act how beautiful we really are, the men will start begging!

ryan i think you are mature enough to make this decision, and people may judge you for it because they are unfamiliar with it, but only because they care about you and they want you to be healthy. i'm also sure sarah didn't mean any harm by expressing her opinion, but just know there will be plenty more people who don't understand why you need the surgery. :wink2: good luck! keep posting on here!

Wow you look great! It's funny-- your surgery scars + your belly button kind of look like a sad face... cheer up tummy! you are getting smaller every day! Keep up the good work. :thumbup:

Hey! I have BCBS too, and that 6 months sure is a pain! But will you be turning 18 in about 6 months? I'm sure if you wait until right around your 18th birthday and go through all of your insurance hoops in time, they will do it for you. Good luck! You deserve the surgery, even if some doctors don't think you are old enough for it!

I'm born and raised in Dallas, TX, but I moved to Columbia, MO to go to the University of Missouri. I'll graduate in a year and then who knows where I'll be living!