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[greystreet1218 0]

Hello all. The name's Megan, I'm 23 (24 in December). I'm not as far a long as most of you, but I'm just waiting on the phone call from the surgery center here in Harrisburg. However, I lose my insurance in December, due to being 24 and no longer a full-time student. However, I'm in a BIG rush to find a full-time job at the moment, have been looking for over a year, but seem more confident with applying for 6+ jobs recently. Anyways, I'm really hoping this is for me. It's nice to see a Twenties section on here and have so many successful stories, very uplifting and positive outlooks, I can't wait to get it done, IF I decide this is for me.

I'm at my highest weight ever, I've tried everything, cutting things out, exercising (2-3x a week, still do), cutting back on this, on that, I did the Atkin's diet in 2002/2003 and lost 30 lbs, but it made me really sick, so I stopped and gain the 30 lbs back, + 40 more. UGH! Frustrating, plus I've had alot of stress the past 4 years in my life, health issues, school woes, boyfriend issues, you name it. Anyways...my stats:

270 lbs. (was 277 last November, lost 9 lbs, gained back 2 lbs recently).

5'5"

I was roughly 190-230 all throughout high school and I'm just appalled at how much I am now, but glad I'm not alone.

I want to get to a healthy weight of about 160 or less would be great too. So I've got about 110 lbs to go, hopefully all works out. I'll keep everyone updated throughout the process.

[kaninag 35]

hey I am 25 and totally understand the stress that youre speaking of. I didnt gain weight until I started college. I too tried the Atkins diet lost about 40lbs just like that but then got really sick. Now I hate bacon and eggs!!! LOL

Anyhow GOOOOOODDD LUCK TO YOU!!!!!!

[greystreet1218 0]

I have my consultation next Thursday, July 24th at 1:30pm. It's just an informational session, then I'll be given some "homework", just one step closer to deciding if this is what I want...

[lacie1701 0]

I also am 23 and at my highest weight of 328lbs and i am 5'7.. i was banded on the 25 and so far this was the best thing i have ever done for myself... You gotta do what is best for you and fits your life.... good luck..... lac