Calling all 20 somethings!

[ai1992 53]

Hey everyone! I'm new to bariatric pal but this site/app seems pretty helpful! I'm looking for some people close to my age (22) that I can either go through this journey with or just talk to who has already gone through this process. My parents are actually both sleevers themselves and are super helpful when I see them (I'm away at college), but it would be great to have someone to talk to about all this stuff that is closer to my own age.

A little about me health wise: I'm getting sleeved in December, I've got PCOS (which makes losing weight super difficult for me!) 5'7, SW 275 CW 260 GW 140-150.

Any takers? (:

[JenWants2LoseWeight 9]

Hey - im 26 and had my surgery done on Aug 20th. You can see my stats for weight. I also have PCOS. It is because of PCOS that I chose to have this done. I have hopes this will help manage my PCOS symptoms by loosing enough weight. Ask any questions you want.

[jperez89 4]

Hi I am 25 and I am getting my sleeve on November 5. I have diabetes and PCOS also but my PCOS is not that bad. I would also love to have someone close to my age that I can talk about the surgery specially since my surgery is just around the corner

[JenWants2LoseWeight 9]

@@jperez89 ask anything you want. Im pretty much an open book.

[ai1992 53]

Can we add friends via the app? I know we can on the computer but I'm struggling with the app. I'm trying to add you both but I don't see an option? Newbie status.. Lol.

[JenWants2LoseWeight 9]

@@ai1992 have no clue how to add people, sorry.

[ai1992 53]

It's okay! Since it's not letting me see your stats, how much have you lost and how long has it taken you? Excess skin issues? How long did it take you to recover and get back to being active? How have you dealt with telling people if they ask what you've done to lose weight?

[jperez89 4]

I am still trying to figure out the app I don't know how to add friends either

[BeagleLover 1,020]

To add friends, just click on the User ID right under the circle picture.

[JenWants2LoseWeight 9]

It's okay! Since it's not letting me see your stats, how much have you lost and how long has it taken you? Excess skin issues? How long did it take you to recover and get back to being active? How have you dealt with telling people if they ask what you've done to lose weight?

@ai1992

Here are my stats:

• Gender: Female
• Location: CALIFORNIA
• Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
• Surgeon: Allen Cortez
• Surgery Date: Aug 2014
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches
• Starting Weight: 400 lbs
• Weight Lost: 85 lbs
• Current Weight: 315 lbs
• Goal Weight: 150 lbs
• BMI: 47.9

I had my surgery done on Aug 20, 2014 so its only been 2 months 5 days. Before surgery I lost 40lbs and since surgery I have lost 45lbs. So thats about 5 lbs a week. No excess skin issues yet. I lead a different lifestyle and am at home most days so my recovery is different then most peoples. For the first month I really didn't feel well and regretted it all the time. The second month was a little easier but every time I eat I get stomach pain and dont feel well. I go back to my surgeon this week so I will see what he has to say.

This has been one of the hardest things I have ever done. My jury is still out on if I think it was a good idea or not but if I can lose the weight and keep it off then I will know it was. Eating is very different these days and I really miss just being able to sit down to a meal and eat Protein, vegetables and fruit all at once. Some days I feel okay and others I feel really tired and weak. It just depends on the day.

I have had people ask me (like the lady at the place where I get my Protein shakes) if I had surgery and I have so far answered honestly. My family asks me all the time how my eating is going and it gets to be annoying sometimes because I get tired of dealing with it; let alone talking about it. I wish not a lot of people had known but I told someone and then it got all around to everyone who knows me so I just try to not bring a lot of attention to it. I have to say that everyone has been really encouraging though and nice about it.

If you have any other questions just ask.

[Missjaqui 30]

I had the sleeve done when I was 22 myself in my last quarter of college. I honestly never regretted a thing and the people I met online were some of the most helpful I had through the process. I could only hope I can be there for others like they were there for me.

[simplyblessed 15]

I'm 22 and getting the sleeve on December 11th I've told select family and friends. Most don't understand why I want to do this so it's difficult!

[mfm116 55]

Hi! I'm 24 and was sleeved of June 5th. Let me know if you have any questions or need someone to talk to:)

[girlonfire89 2]

I'm 25 and considering getting sleeved- I just started the process and right now my only regret is that I didn't do it earlier. I also have PCOS and am really excited to get the ball rolling on this!

[Nora1285 0]

Hello! I'm 28 and I'm just now beginning the process to get a sleeve. I have a BMI of 44 I'm so excited to start this! I too wish I had done this sooner. I have PCO, am borderline diabetic and suffer from a chemical imbalance. I was too that my weight is the main reason I haven't gotten pregnant. I'm praying this will be the answer! I LOVE reading all of y'alls success stories. My main concern is exercise. I positively hate it. I guess it's because I sweat so badly and I'm so uncomfortable. How much do y'all exercise?