Hi everyone!!!

I am new to this board I am 22 and had gastric bypass surgey last year on Nov 21, 2004 I have lost over 138 pounds so far and I am still losing I weighed 286 pounds at the time of surgery I was a bad diabetic, high blood pressure, asthma, athritis and aloty more things I have done very well but I am here to tell you it has not been easy. But well worth it! I am no longer a diabetic which is great no more sticks or pills for that. Well That was a little about me and I can't wait to talk to some of you all in your 20's this is great they have a section for us now!!! When I was active with this website they did not and that is why I have not posted in a long time.

Hi Jessica~ Welcome to the board!

It's nice to hear the reality of the surgery, that's it's not easy. I have my surgery in about 2 weeks. Luckily, I am healthy now and I'm having it to prevent those problems in the future. Welcome, I'm also pretty new here.

Welcome Jessica!

Hi Jessica! Welcome to the 20's board! =) I'm glad to hear you are doing so well after your WLS. I had mine 3 and-a-half months ago, and NO it has not been easy! lol But, even at only 3 months out, and 78 pounds gone, it has been very worth it! Would I do it again, even for just 78 pounds? YES! Again, Welcome. Hope to see you posting often. Amanda in Akron

jess, Welcome to the board congrats with your weight loss keep up the good work keep us posted with your progress Daria