Hi there!!!!

Hi there everyone! I am Jennifer. I am wanting to have either the lap-band or gastric bypass. I am 16 years old. I went to Duke about it but they wont do it because of my age. Everything else i was quilified to have it done. I was wondering if anyone knows a surgeon that will do it on someone my age. (around NC) but also i was wondering how long the process takes to have it done. I would love to talk to anyone that can help! I have been looking into this for a few years now, and i really want to have it done now! Thanks God Bless Jennifer

I dont know about you finding a surgeon that will do it to you since you are so young but anyways,the process plans on how long your PCP and insurance take with all of your paperwork. I know that mine has taken many months because my PCP thought that I was too young to do it and finally I am getting my information together and sending it in early next week. It looks like you have done you research....dont give up and stay persistant! You sound like a lovely young lady and someday you will be able to get the surgery. It is just so hard at such a young age but dont give up, go to local support groups, talk to people in your area and keep telling your family doctor that you know this is what you want......

Does your insurance company pay for people under 18?? if so call them and they can give you surgeons names. Good luck Amanda