Question:
Are their any 22 year olds SMO have surgery? I have concerns
I am post RNY, and I would do it again in a heartbeat, and I am doing great. However My daughter is SMO and is 22 and is thinking about having lap band, because she is afraid of RNY. I have given her all the suppoort and shown her this site, but she would like to hear about the experiances of other 22 year olds, or near that age, their sucesses and problems, and she thinks 22 may be to young for such a drastic change. She has tried so many diets, and like the rest of us lost and then regained. I konw the choice is ultimaly hers, but if any one would share their thoughts and feelings we would both very much appriciate it. Thankyou — wizz46 (posted on July 11, 2003)
July 11, 2003
I am 21 years old and I was 20 when I had my OPEN RNY on 11/15/02.....If
she has any questions tell her to feel free to email me with any questions.
This was THE BEST decision I have EVER made! OPEN RNY 11/15/02 -116 lbs!
— sandrac131
July 11, 2003
I was 25 and had RNY. Very drastic but very worth it. Good luck.
212/114.5/108
— TP
July 11, 2003
Hey, I know the feeling! I am 22 now, was 21 at the time of surgery. But
for me- I am ecstatic!!! I love my new size, body and the feeling of
normalcy! Have her read my profile. I tried to do step by step in the
processes. I had the RNY done though, but for me, 21 years of being
overweight and 6+ years of being 200 and nearly 300 pounds was enough for
me!!! Even if I gain 20 to 40 pounds back over my lifetime i will still be
happy. Heck if i years down the road i gain most of it back- at least i've
had some years of normalcy and have experienced it. And of course if I do
gain it back, it's due to my lack of self-discipline. Good luck!Its great
to fit in small & sexy clothes!
— Sunny4x4chick
July 11, 2003
Rosemary, if your daughter would like to talk to someone, she is welcome to
contact me anytime. I am having my ryn surgery at the end of August and I
am 23 years old. I too was worried about this being a drastic change, but
I have researched enough to realize how to get through those fears. Good
luck.
— kristynush
July 11, 2003
Your daughter is more than welcome to contact me as well!!!
[email protected] I was 22 when I had my RNY surgery and 23 now and
am always looking for someone to talk to as far as the mood swings go and
the lack of eating as well as simple frustrations that I've noticed while
going thru this. I'm currently 10 months post-op and down 163#'s...so if
she wants to talk or have ANY questions what-so-ever...tell her I'm a
simple email away!! HUGS
— Christie N.
July 11, 2003
I was 26 y/o when I had my open RNY and am actually only 2.5 months
post-op. I have lost 67 lbs. and am feeling so much better already. I
still have 200 to go but am confident I will get there within the next 18
months or so. My sister who is 29 and thought that RNY wasn't for her
either has been watching my success, is now going to her first consultation
with her surgeon to pursue RNY. We just wish we would have done it 10
years earlier to save ourselves from gaining 100 more lbs and blowing out
our knees and having bad backs. Mine of which already feel 100% better!
Good luck in your decision but I would do it again in a New York minute!!!
— SMG I.
July 11, 2003
i had surgery when i was twenty...i am currently 10 months post op and
feeling wonderful...feel free to email me with questions.
[email protected]
— Becca P.
July 11, 2003
I am 23 (my b-day is today, july 12th!) and pre-op for Lap RNY...Frankly,
my view is that I shouldn't have to wait another ten years (risking my life
in the process) for a surgery I can have today. It is a drastic change. But
all the benefits...such as living past 35, having children, being able to
participate in life...there are risks, but I believe they are worth it.
Your daughter should just do her research, talk to her doctor and make an
informed choice
— Renee B.
July 14, 2003
I was 24 when I had my surgery (12 weeks post-op now) and am SO glad I did
not wait til I was older. My only co-morbidity was hypertension but I knew
there would be more down the line. I want to wear little short shorts and
tank tops while I am still young enough to!! I was worried about the
changes at first too, but I think the benefits HIGHLY outweigh the risks
(and I DID have complications!).
— Angela G.
July 17, 2003
I am 24 and 3 months post op... The only regret I have is not doing it
sooner... I am free to answer any questions feel free to contact me at
[email protected] or on Yahoo IM at tj_gezwm or AIM at tjmichalow
— TJ M.
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