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Hey guys I'm 23 yrs old and I was wondering if there where anyone else close to my age or my age when they got it done. I'm just interested. I'm very very big. I would put my weight on here but still very shocked and embarrassed with it. I've notice that there hasn't been anyone close to weight. Any body out there??

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I'm not 23 anymore, but I was, and I probably still act like it most of the time!

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Haha well I'm still much 23, I just turned 23 on may 28th. How has your progress been?

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cassiem93 is 24 years old, she's my band -buddy.

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What do you consider your age range? 20's etc.

I'm 33 going in in less than 2 weeks

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I'm 21! :) I'm getting banded August 6th, I was supposed to be banded in July but my gallbladder prevented me from me being banded! I'm currently recuperating from gallbladder surgery and I have the lapband incisions too, which aren't fun! :P I'm glad to see other young bandsters! PS- Don't let your weight bring you down! Plus, you are doing something about it and changing your lifestyle to a healthier lifestyle! Welcome to the forum! My phone keeps submitting my posts before I finish! Sorry for the editing!

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i was 25 at my first surgery. i had lapband in 2008. it slipped by november 2010, was removed and replaced in january 2011. and here I am again with another slipped band. So along with the support of my dr i wil submit approval for a revision to the sleeve. i was 230 when i started. got down to about 140 and back up to 190......good luck, and i def dont think this is the place t be emarrased, the fact is you are doing something about it now!!!!

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My age range is 20's to early 30's but I'm interested in every ages journey. I'm 5 feet tall and 360 lbs. just wanting to meet someone close to my weight and age

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You will find on this forum people in need of weight reduction. It really doesn't make a difference to any of us what your weight is at. YOU know what it is and that's what counts the most. And you are in this forum by choice and you want to do something about your weight. WE all DO!! So you will fit in nicely in this forum

Welcome and Best wishes!

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I've see a few people your age on here. Welcome!

Btw' date=' don't be embarrassed about your weight. I started this journey well over 400 pounds.[/quote']

Thank you that made me feel a lot better :)

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I'm 28 but feel like I'm still 16 most times!

Please, do not be embarassed about your weight. It's just a number that we're all working on lowering.

By the way - If I would have known how successful I would be, I would have done this when I was in my early 20's. Good for you for recognizing the issue and taking steps to make it better.

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I'm 27 and started at 300lbs. Good for you on making a choice to have WLS. This is definitely not the place to be embarrassed. Good luck :)

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I started 266, but if I had waited another year or two I would've started at 366... It's just a number. And we all need help. And I still like to go out drinking with my friends. In case that has anything to do with your life stage. Three of my closest friends are 26, and I'm really good friends with a couple who were in their 60s. Interests and immaturity keep us together, I guess!

Anyway, welcome.

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I started 266' date=' but if I had waited another year or two I would've started at 366... It's just a number. And we all need help. And I still like to go out drinking with my friends. In case that has anything to do with your life stage. Three of my closest friends are 26, and I'm really good friends with a couple who were in their 60s. Interests and immaturity keep us together, I guess!

Anyway, welcome.[/quote']

Haha yep you are right. :) I glad everyone is so nice.

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