New, Young And On My Way

[therealme89 54]

My name is crystal and i am 22 years old. im excited to start this journey at such a young age because i feel it will prevent me from may illnesses that i can get if i continue gaining wait. at first i was very hesitant about getting the surgery i thought that i could just do it on my own and was ashamed that if i got the surgery i was "taking the easy way out" but at 254lbs i am pre dietetic and have high blood pressure and i know i need this surgery in order to live a healthy life. im so young and still feel ashamed of letting people know about my surgery cuz im scared they will ridicule me. the only person that really knows is my sister and although she has informed my parents and they are all for it their direct support is minimal because we are not that close. i am really excited i have found lapbandtalk.com because i can really use your support and motivation. i am very excited to start this journey. hopefully i will get the courage to tell my friends about my surgery.

anyone else have trouble telling people about their surgery ? is it important i tell people ? or anyone start this journey at a young age? or any thoughts ?

[Krystyneh 55]

Hi I'm also new in here I'm 24 so we are close in age lol at first I had a hard time telling people, especially my friends because they don't understand. I only have one close friend that understands. I gained all my weight due to PCOS. My in laws support me since my mother in law and most of my husband's side of the family has had either lap band or gastric bypass done so they understand what I am going through. I think it's very important to tell people especially the ones that are close to u because u need the support. It isn't an easy road going for lap band and at times it may be very difficult. I'm only on month two of seeing my nutritionist and I just started it in November