LouisianaJ

Hi everyone, I was trying to find a site that i could talk about the lap band surgery and I guess Ive succeeded. I guess i have a few questions. Ive been struggling with my weight for many years thorughout highschool.Its held me back from alot of activites and social events. I never go to dances or even act girly because Im so self concious about my weight. I pretend I dont care but I really do. I started to gain weight in the 8th grade when i was diagnosed with polysystic ovarian syndrome. Its a genetic disease. My mom had it too, but she never got the full affects like i did. I used to be skinny, i was always a skiny kid. But now im 5'6 and weigh 220. The disease makes it hard for me to lose weight. Ive dieted and exercised. In fact at one point i got a personal trainer that put me on a strict diet. I stayed with it for 6 months and I only lost 10 to 15 pounds. It frustrates me, beacuse i have the will to lose weight, i want to diet and exercise but it discourages me that i only lose like 1 pound every 3 weeks.Ive tried everything, more then once. Ive even tried diet pills that i think made me gain weight. I just want to be normal. I want to be like all my friends and dress cute and go to prom. We've tried to get surgery before when I was 16 but they said they wouldnt do it becuase I was 16. I know the age requirement is 18, but I dont think I can wait anymore. I want my life back. I want to walk down the street and be confident with myself. So i guess my questions are... is there anyone on this site my age that wnet through this that i can talk to or Does anyone know a doctor in the Louisiana, Texas area that will perform it on me? My 18th birthday is in 2 months... but i just want it so bad. Ive been wiating so long... I just want togo to my prom. I want to be myslef again... Can anyone help me?:phanvan