Aww...I totally feel what you are saying...It is so hard not being able to do all the "normal" things. It f'ing sucks so bad sometimes but don't let it get you down! There is a light at the end! I hope you get your surgery soon! Just remember we are all beautiful no matter what size.

Hi Lisa...I'll chat with him anytime. I'm a major believer of WLS. It works. I'm still post op though, I'm going through a sixth month class required by my insurance. How old is he? It is a scary thing for younger people because they have to be sure they are ready because it is a lifetime commitment and without proper care you can fail. I would introduce him to this website and this teenage forum because it has helped me sooo much you wouldnt believe...All the people here are wonderful and so informative. And if he doesnt want to talk, which I didn't at first because I was so embarrased, he can just read all the profiles and look at all the before and after pictures. He will come to find that for most people. esepecially of his age, the surgery is very easy and has very minimal pain. That is what eased my distress most the time. But when it comes down to it he has to want to do it for himself. Email me anytime at [email protected]. Tamara

Hey dan its chris. Glad to hear your still doing good and I am too I lost 52 punds already and it is great. I hope you keep it up and when you have the interview you better mention your boy Chris from Pelham who you keep in contact with.

Omg! I'm SO Excited!!!!!! I'm 15 years old and my Doctor Approved! YES!!!! It's Janruary 03, 2006!!!! I'm SOOOOO Counting Down The Days!!! 54 I'm pretty sure But YAY!!!Is there anyone else whos 15 in here? And can anyone tell me If you get to skip any school if your going to have the LapBand Surgery done?!!! Lol HeHe ~*~.::: Shawnette :::.~*~

I'm kinda new to this site, but i've never been to this section. I'm glad that there are other teens in my same situation. I'm 17 yrs old and im waiting to see what happens with my whole surgery situation. I'm going back to my second visit to see my surgeon to see if I have all the paperwork I need in order to send out the letter to my insurance. I hope they say I can get it. I want this so bad. It's hard wanting to do certain things but not being able to. I feel like i have a chain wrapped around my legs.....Sometimes i just feel like screaming...o well I know I shouldn't stress it but it's hard not to when every time I look in the mirror I'm reminded of how my life would be so much better if i was thinner..._smiles_ I think I can get the surgery It's just the uncertainty thats killing me...lolz thankz for listening... -Bo0gi3z