Too young?

Hey, I'm new here!! I just turned 17, and I'm hoping to have the roux en y procedure done. My mom and both sisters have had it done, they were all 300+ pounds. A few of my aunts have had it done too. I've tried so many different exersise programs and diets, from running (which KILLS my knees ) to swimming. I'm just worried that Nebraska will frown on my age. Do you guys have any idea how to start working towards a surgery date, even though I'm underage? I'm 240 and 5'7 by the way.

i looked within a 200 mile radius when i was 16 and 17 and insurance wouldnt approve it no way no how nor would the doctors so you might have to wait another year :( if you have insurance that covers it a lot of them make you do a 6 month diet first so you could get a jump on that if need be

I agree.  Since most insurance insist on a lot of things in order to get approval, it would be a good way to start.  Make the appointment with the surgeon and find out what you will need in order to get the surgery when you are of age.  Start going to the support meetings and prepareing for the surgery.  Do all the pre work and when you are at an age where you are eligable for it, you will be ready.  You might be surprised, your insurance might approve you now.  But you won't know unless you start the process.  Hazel

Hi Kristine, Call your insurance company and see if they have an age limit. Also ask them for the criteria needed to qualify for weight loss surgery. Each doctor has their age limits so ask the surgeon if he has an age limit. I know some doctors will do surgery on kids younger than you. You have the health risks for having surgery. They may also ask you to think about gastric banding since it doesn't reroute intestine. Feel free to email me if you have any questions. Mona

I have medicaid right now, does anybody know if they have an age limit?