Need someone to talk to

I'm 20 years old and I have a BMI of 42. I'm considering surgery but I'm afraid that my age may play a part in my PCP's decision to refer me to a surgeon. I have PCOS and diabetes. I'm scared of other health complications that may occur if I don't take care of my weight. Someone help!!! Nicki

Hi Nicki I was 42 when i had wls.i was a mess,I had diaetes,leg ulcers,I was on 11 different meds and I had giving up on life.I had wls on dec 1 2003 my starting weight was 565 lbs and today I weigh 251 lbs.I feel so alive and I am off all meds and life is good.You can do it Nicki,if I did it anyone can do it.Don't give up the fight just keep reading and making phone calls do whatever you have to do to save your life.Email me anytime......steve

Steve, Thank you for your encouragement. I just kind of feel like everyone is against me in this. Everyone keeps telling me that I don't need this.My fiance says that he supports my decision, but I don't think he really does. I'm just so tired of not being able to do the things that I wanna do. It's so hard when your so overweight, as you know. I don't like to go to amusement parks in the summer because I can't take the walking, I constantly have to sit down and take a break at work because my knees and ankles hurt so bad. It's terrible. Hopefully things will work out in my favor and I'll be able to have surgery and start living like a 20 year old should. Again, thanks for the encouragement. Nicki