very scared 23 year old.....

I've been attending seminars about this for the last 6 years- I'm 24 now, Gone through the whole process twice (on my third) only to either be denied, or just thought I would be able to do this on my own. And each time I have failed.

I think for me, what made it click is I got married, and we wanted to start a family but cant because of the weight and PCOS. That really made me determined to do it this time. I suggest talking to a someone about what you are feeling, why you feel the way you do. TRUST ME I completly understand where you are coming from. You can feel free to messege me if you want to talk.

I really wish I would have done this the 1st time I tried when I was 18! I probably would have had more confidence to try more stuff my friends were doing.

If you feel like you shouldn't do it then listen to your gut because the one thing this surgery needs is YOU on board because it does take changing your lifestyle and being dedicated to it.  You're 23 if it takes you 5 years to get to the place where you want it, then that's what it will take.  nothing says you have to do it now. Also you don't say how much you have to lose or what your efforts have been up to now, these too should inform your decision.  If you've never had major surgery before this will also. take your time, you have plenty of it. 

The only thing I can say, having been sleeved at 35, is that I missed out on a lot of stuff during my 20's and early 30's that would have been possible if I had done this 10 years ago.

I thought I should be able to do it too but I could'nt. So think about it, because if you do this surgery in 10 years, you will be kicking yourself for not doing it now!

You're still young and I don't blame your for being unsure about what to do.
Take your time.
You can't base your decision on what others have done.
You need to be 100% at peace before doing something as serious as WLS.
If you were my daughter I would encourage you do try all other options before having WL surgery.
Best wishes with whatever you decide hon.

 I'm 24 I just had mine done on the 15th of Nov and as soon as I woke up I was like I would do that again in a heartbeat I have been on diets lost 70-80lbs and gained it back when my life changedmy advice would be do it now!!! while your young and have the option!!!! but if u don't wanna do it then it aont work for you but no matter what you do in the beginning you'll lose weight alot of weight and that might be the push you need to change forever the choice is uup to you feel free to message me of u want I'll answer any questions you might have good luck!!!

I think regardless of your age be it 24 or 44, you should weigh the pro's and con's and decided what is best for your life, your goals in life, what you desire from the surgery.
I'm 24.5yo, One one hand I was determined to do it on my own, but failed, after years and years of trying. In my life Ive been pretty passionless, A loner, disconnected and the only thing i was ever sure on was i wanted to join the airforce, but last Christmas,( when I started looking into new WL options) I reALIZED I was onyl getting bigger, and losing my dream. Over the first month of 2011, I had decided it was time to let go of one dream and find a new life for myself. But most importantly, I needed to be alive to dream at all.
I almost backed out once, around July- Surgery was 9/7/11, but I pushed on, I'm down -75ish lbs since last Christmas and -52ish since surgery. It's not something you can easily decide, take some time really mull it over. WLS is not even close tot he easy way out!!! (what a huge myth)
I'm still working on new dreams but at least for now I'm learning to lvoe my new body, my new confidence, my life is changing, I love this new person I'm shrinking..lol.. into.
It's a hard road, a tough decision, but i would do it over again.
Also find a surgeon you love, I met with a few and one of the reasons i pushed on without giving up was bc of my DR.
PS this Surgery is the only thing I've ever started and completed. I don't regret it at all/
Good luck with your decision!