Teens with lap band?

Any other teenagers getting, or interested in getting a lap band. I'm on my way to get mine. I have to go to my doctor on Tuesday, and then make an appointment with Dr. Fiallo. Ughh! Anyone? BTW: I'm 16 going on 17 in 2 months!

Hey Nichoel, I was very interested in the lap band when i started my journey. But in the end I found out it wasnt right for me and my insurance would not cover any WLS except RNY, so I am in the middle of my journey, Next appointment (march 10th) we will be telling my doctor (after she told me to sit down and talk it over with my family) that we are ready and wanting the surgery IM SO EXCITED! Good luck with the lap band and I hope everything works out. Keep me updated and tell me how it goes!!!! BTW: I'm 16 too! XO, Kylie

Hi all. My name is Robin, and i'm 17 (Turned 17 January 7th). I'm still doing pre op stuff (Only have the endoscopy left!! wow can't believe i'm nearing the end! yay!) I don't have a date yet though. I'm super excited about getting things going. If any of you would like to chat some time, my AIM name is Blacklaceonivory and my Email is either [email protected] or [email protected] doesn't matter which. I hope to talk to some of you soon!! Robin

I am having the lap band surgery done as well. I am SO excited, but a little worried as to how this is all going to pan out. I haven't heard a lot of lap band success stories, but I am eager to be one of them. If anyone else is considering the lap band or has already HAD it, I'd LOVE to hear from you! You can also email me @ [email protected]! Thnx guys!

I am 18 years old and getting my first meeting with the surgeon today! I went to my first lecture a month ago. Im extremely nervous about today. I feel a lot better knowing that im not the only teenager in the world thinking about this...

Hello, My name is Nate and I am 15 years ( Just turned 15 in Oct. ) and I am in the process of getting the Lapband Surgery in Cleveland, Ohio at Cleveland Clinic... I have been to the workshop ( a 3 hour session where you listen to doctor, videos, and info about lapband and gastric bypass, I have already had the visit with the surgeon and this Tuesday I go get blood work, x rays, and meet with the nutritionist. Then Feb 1, I go see the Pedatric and then they will send information to get accepted from Insurance. These are the steps I have to follow, I am already on STEP 8 after Tuesday I will be on STEP 9: STEP 1: Complete Initial Patient Worksheet Questionnaire--------DONE STEP 2: Send the Initial Patient Worksheet Questionnaire to the Weight Management Program Office-----------DONE STEP 3: Insurance Coverage for Weight Loss Surgery-------------DONE STEP 4: Medical Qualification for Weight Loss Surgery---------------DONE STEP 5: Appointment for Weight Loss Surgery Patient Workshop-------------DONE STEP 6: Weight Loss Surgery Workshop--------------------------DONE STEP 7: Visit With the Surgeon----------------DONE STEP 8: Medical Consultations and Assessments-- TUESDAY STEP 9: Acquiring Insurance Approval STEP 10: Scheduling the Surgery Date and Pre op Clinic Visit STEP 11: The Surgery STEP 12: Follow-up Visits I was looking for teens who already had Lapband surgery and have any pictures before and after even if it is just 2 weeks after. QUESTION:??? So I am pretty much getting the LAPBAND surgery and I want to know if you told all of your friends before or after ot neither---you had surgery. Here is my problem, my friends want me to play football and workout everyday, however with my surgery I will be missing alot of practices and games. They think I am just being lazy and I was wondering what you think, if I should tell them that I am getting A surgery and tell them it is like back surgery or tell them I am getting Lapband. THANKS!!! Nate [email protected]