I am 42. I have been considering wls for years. I finally got my butt in gear when I had insurance that would cover it. I decided on the sleeve. I have many people around me that have done gastric and lap, but I am the first sleeve. It is interesting to me to hear them tell me things that do and don't apply to me. There seems to be a lot of pre and post op differences. My bmi has floated from 38 to 42 forever (so it feels).
I have no major co- morbidities that my insurance wanted for under 40. Just lots of minor ones- that don't add up to major. So when I had my first appointment, I did not stand straight up for height, --- now everything is set and my surgery date is quickly approaching on 7/29. My surgeon says I'm the perfect candidate--- I feel so guilty. :-/