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I'm 23 years old and going to have the gastric sleeve done in less than a month now. I'm super excited but also extremely nervous. I have all of the support in the world but it's still scary. my mother and aunt both had the same surgery by the same doctor over the past year so I basically know what I'm getting into but I don't know any younger people that have had the surgery done seeing as my aunt and mom are both over 40! I'm not so nervous about the weight loss part but more nervous about how much life's going to change with guys, clothes, my attitude and possibly my personality. I hear about that a lot with people who lose a huge amount of weight. I'm at my highest now 230. If like to get down to 140-150.

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I was 25 and my highest weight of 295. It was scary but I think we are at an advantage having this done now we have our whole lives ahead of us. Also it's easier to turn back some damage done to our bodies because of our age. Congrats on your journey!!

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I'm 22 and I got sleeved on 1.15.2016 it's been kind of tough so far but I'm still very early in my journey and adjusting emotionally. Going into this a lot of people said that I was too young but I am happy I went through with it. They say these are the best years of life and I don't want to waste them. I also don't want to keep waiting while things get worse and worse.

I wish you luck! And it's great that you'll have your family to lean on since they have experience with this.

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I just turned 25 at the beginning of the month. I got sleeved on 1/15.

I'm 6'1.

Highest weight: 322 (in November).

Pre-surgery: 319.

Day of surgery: 314.

Currently (9 days out): 298.

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I'm 21 and was sleeved on 12/14/2015..

Highest Weight 296

Day of surgery 285

Current weight 257

I remember regretting my decision for the first week but it all got better and I am so glad I did this! I think we really do have age on our side as far as recovery and things go.. GOOD LUCK

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I am 23 and I just had surgery on 1/18/16.

Highest weight (at 6 months pre-op): 297.6 lbs

Day of Surgery: 262.6 lbs

Current Weight: 249 lbs

So far I haven't had any issues but not out long enough to comment on long term changes. Best of luck!

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I'm 21 and just got scheduled for surgery on march 7th! I'm having it done during my college spring break. Most people would have opted for Florida, but not this girl.

I don't tell a lot of people about my surgery because the few people that know have made comments about how I'm too young or am I sure I know what I'm doing. All my professors only know that I am getting some type of surgery an may have to miss some class if I'm having a bad day.

That being said, I'm very excited and sure it's what I want. I'm doing this so for when I decide to have kids, I can run around with them. So that even though I don't have health issues now, I won't develop any later on. I can't wait to get sleeved!

Hw 310 cw 290 height 5'10"

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