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Topic: RE: How did you ask your parents?
As I think back, I had a hard time telling my parents that I wanted this done. I was in the same situation that you are in. I was 19, in college and still on my parents insurance. I researched getting the lap band for a very long time, and I left little hits that I was looking into it... for example, printing info out on it and accidentally leaving it on the printer for my mom to find. I ended up telling my mom, and at first she thought I didn't need it, but after checking it out she thought it was a great thing. Long story short..... I brought my parents to the info seminar that my surgeon had and they both ended up wanted it too!!! My dad got banded a week after me, and my mom will get banded in 3 weeks! It such a life changing thing (especially when you are in the middle of college school work/finals!!!!)
Good luck!!!
<3, Kristen
Topic: RE: 17 years old thinking about get Lap RNY
Thanks Ashlee!
I really thought about everything you said..i really think i am ready to go into something like this! Me and My parents talked about everything last night and we're going to be talking to my doctor next week, about getting the approval but with my insurance im going to have to go through the 6 month process which is fine just to learn more about the surgery and afterwards.I added you on AIM so i hope to talk to you soon!
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Tiffany
Topic: RE: 17 years old thinking about get Lap RNY
Hey Tiffany! My name's Ashlee. I'm 17 years old, and I had Lap RNY on April 3, 2007.
The decision to have WLS is majorly personal. You have to have the right reasons, the right motivation, and you have to be grounded in your expectations of what the surgery will bring. I've met overweight teens who want to have the surgery for the sole purpose of wearing a bikini and getting a boyfriend. Having reasons like this as your motivating force in your pursuit of WLS will get you no where. If you'd like to talk more, you can email me at: [email protected] or you can IM me on AIM or MSN.
My AIM is: Amandamntgmry
My MSN is: [email protected]
Please don't hesitate to talk to me!
~Ashlee
Topic: RE: What I've learned-1 year post-op
Thanks for posting that! Its a real encouragement to me. I am in the process of getting WLS! Its great to hear the success stories of others my age!
Have a wonderful day!
*~*Jennifer*~*
God's Will done in God's time will never lack God's Supply!
Topic: RE: 17 years old, had Lap RNY
That is such an encouragement to hear! Its to great to hear about others teens weight loss surgeries! I have not had mine yet. I am still waiting on my physiological evaluation at the end of June and then once that is finished I can meet with a surgeon I am not sure which surgery I will have, I was planning on lap-band but now I am in the middle between lap-band and RNY. I know that my doctor will help me decided on this. I have been wanting this surgery since I was 16, but I couldn't find anyone close to home that would do it, actually I did find one but then my insurance would not cover it for different reasons, which I believe it was my age. Anyway, now I am 18 and ready to get it done and be healthy!
Hope to talk to you again soon!!
*~*Jennifer*~*
God's Will done in God's time will never lack God's Supply!
Topic: RE: 15 years old- thinking about getting Lap Band. Advice? Help? Anything?
Hey Meghan!
My cousin got the lap-band last year, she was 15 when she got it. LIke you, she was worried abt been so young. bUt ends up that she is extremely happy. Her doctor is from Mexico though and I remember when I came to DR appt with her, he showed us a bunch of pics from young guys and girls who had had the surgery and had lost a lot of weight. so do not be alarmed you are not the only one who will or has gone through this at this age! I, myself , Im thinking abt getting lap band now! Good luck to you! let me know if you have any questions. ciao
Topic: RE: 15 years old- thinking about getting Lap Band. Advice? Help? Anything?
Oh, thank you for your help! It sure took long enough for anyone to reply. lol. I'm not exactly looking forward to having to give up some of my favorite foods, but like you said, it'll be worth it to finally have my weight problem gone. Thank you!
Topic: 17 years old thinking about get Lap RNY
Well I'm 17 yrs. old and i've been struggling with my wieght most of my life. My mom is going be getting Lap RNY and i have been supporting her. And i really need to do something about my wieght before my health gets any worse...any suggest about the sugery or anything?!?
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Tiffany
Topic: 17 years old, had Lap RNY
Hello everyone!
I am thrilled to find this place.
My name is Ashlee and, as the thread title states, I'm 17 years old. I decided about eight months ago to start the process of having weight loss surgery. Boom! Eight months later, I am two months post-op and down 62 pounds! It's a great feeling.
I tried like mad to find a place where teens came... well, teens who had had WLS, that is.
I got really frustrated, actually, because it felt like I looked and looked and couldn't find anything. And it's been kind of hard, not having any support. I mean, don't get me wrong, my parents fully support me and my dad had Lap RNY four years ago this July, but I think a lot of the time it can be different for adults. They ate pre-op for different reasons, were stressed by different things and post-op they deal with different surroundings and environments than us.
Anywho, I'm glad I found this place! It'll be awesome to meet kids like me. If any of you would like to, you can email me at: [email protected]
I am thrilled to find this place.
My name is Ashlee and, as the thread title states, I'm 17 years old. I decided about eight months ago to start the process of having weight loss surgery. Boom! Eight months later, I am two months post-op and down 62 pounds! It's a great feeling.
I tried like mad to find a place where teens came... well, teens who had had WLS, that is.
I got really frustrated, actually, because it felt like I looked and looked and couldn't find anything. And it's been kind of hard, not having any support. I mean, don't get me wrong, my parents fully support me and my dad had Lap RNY four years ago this July, but I think a lot of the time it can be different for adults. They ate pre-op for different reasons, were stressed by different things and post-op they deal with different surroundings and environments than us.
Anywho, I'm glad I found this place! It'll be awesome to meet kids like me. If any of you would like to, you can email me at: [email protected]
Topic: RE: 15 years old- thinking about getting Lap Band. Advice? Help? Anything?
Hey Meghan! My name's Ashlee. I'm 17, and I had Lap RNY Bypass, not the Lap-Band. Once you start talking with surgeons, they'll advise you on the best choice for you, personally. Myself, I'm not too big on the Lap-Band for a few reasons, but a lot depends on your weight, BMI, and health history. It's all up to the surgeon, really, and what he/she thinks will be the best fit for you. The immediate aftermath of the surgery is, of course, pain. Duh, it's surgery. lol. After that, though, you really have to adjust to the fact that you can't eat like you once did. A lot of foods are off limits for a looong time, and it can be kinda hard to watch your friends gorge themselves on Doritos and Mountain Dew while you're stuck with a protein drink! Don't let the food aspect discourage you, though. Once you start losing weight, it ALL becomes worth it. Especially when people do the whole "Oh you look so good!" Haha. That's the best part. And it makes anything you go through to get there worth it.
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