Hey! I'm kinda new..

Hey Everyone, Well, I know the title was a little weird so let me explain. I have been a member on this site for about 2 years. I haven't been on here in a long time and I didn't really use the message boards. Anyways, I am Jennifer and I am 18 years old. I was going to have the lap band when I was 16 but my insurance never approved. So, now that I am 18 I am pretty sure that everything will run smoother. I weight a whopping 330.. Yea I know, its sad. Anyways, I know I really need this surgery. I have had 2 knee surgeries and probably looking into more in the future. I have many health problems and its all getting worse! I have try every diet known to man since I was in 5th grade. I have always been overweight, and I am at the point that I am sick and tired of being this way. Now that I am old enough I want a change. I had myself talked out of this surgery for a while because I thought I could lose it on my own, which now I know I cannot. I have had every doctor I have seen wanting me to have this, so know that my age is not a problem I am going to forward. I know a lot about the surgery since I have looked into it for about 3 years now. I would love to get to know people on here because I know I will need the support. I would love to make some good and close friends. Sorry about this being long, I get to rambling..lol.. Well, I hope to hear from you guys soon! God Bless! Jennifer

Hello...Its nice to see you back...Im also 18 years old and have started my whole process about 6 months ago..My insurance requires a 6th month diet by a doctor and i have done just so...Im now at my last month for them to send in my papers...I love to chat and find friends on here...Its nice to meet new peopl your own age that are going through the same things...if you have myspace you can message me on there but please no comments about this on my home page private messages please...long story and i can tell you if you want...well look me up its Bethany Bantes and i can add you as a friend if you want other wise my hotmail address is [email protected].... if you want to email me there.....I love to get emails so thats great too....LATER GATOR 

i started all this when i was 19 years old i am 21 now and still waiting it will happen for ya i just know it i am looking to meet friends on here too a lot of my friends around me dont understand whats going on but it is going to be ok i was put of by my doctor at 19 the one at the surgical weight center here for reasons i that seemed rediculuos to me but you know thats how it goes but what ever i am ok and itll happen for ya honey just gotta be vigilant. Anyway and time ya wanna chat just let me know i am always here for anyone who just wants someone to talk to my screen names are [email protected] and [email protected] ok anytime ok love mandy

Hey! My name is Shannon. I think your story is very interesting. I've had a weight problem as long as I can remember!! lol. Well I just got this site today so I'm going to try to add you as a friend. Well, anyways, I think its great that you are going to get a surgery. My mom did and it worked out great!! Well I wish you all the best!! ~Shannon~

Hey y'all!! I'm Heather and I'm 19 years old. I had surgery a little under 8 months ago and everything has gone wonderful. I would love to talk to any of you that need support or just want to chat... You can e-mail me at [email protected]. I also have a MySpace! Or you can just reply here or message me. :-)

Hi...I'm Colie (18). I'm in the process of getting the lap-band. If anyone wants to chit-chat they can private message me on this site. Catch you all on the flip side. --Colie

Great to have you back!! I'm 17 I had RNY back in september '06. your lucky the doctors are on your side. I had to BEG and prove myself, i won in the end. I'm here for ya if you need someone to talk 2. I have my whole story blogged up www.kylieswls.blogspot.com message or add me if you have myspace! www.myspace.com/izzykylie take care and WELCOME BAK!

Hey Jennifer, My name is Cortney and im about to turn 18 in a month. i had my lap band operation just over a year ago. ive lost 100 lbs and thats with the band being unfilled for 4 months(i was sick). I had 2 knee surgeries also. I started out at 300 lbs and i hated my life then, since then everything has changed. I am much more confident and going about school is much easier(i can fit in the desks). Humm im about to participate in a marathon sunday to raise money for Crohns Disease, i cant believe im actully gonna do this. You should defidently get the surgery it will change your life forever. Getting this operation was serisously the best choice i ever made. If you wanna chat or anything my sn is [email protected] or email. pe@ce out cortney