MrsLadyHawk

Lol, thanks to both of you. And I'm used to the whole blood work-fasting thing, so that would be no biggie for me. My mom is an insurance person, so we know that we are covered... And what happens if we can't lose the weight they tell us to...:thumbdown: (And btw, I lose my train of thought all the time! XD)

Aha! Lol, it's kind of a stupid one, but we have our first appointment with the surgeon on Friday, and I like to know what's going to go down in any situation. So, what is the norm for the first appointment?

My mom and I are trying to do the same thing. And I've been trying to find someone else who was young on here as well. =D And thank you, I don't have any questions now, which means that I'll probably think of atleast five right after I post this.

I've told three people outside of my family. One of them is my best friends in the entire FREAKING world, and the only reason I told her is because she goes after anyone who is rude to me in the slightest way. The second one weighs more than I do, and he is supportive but is now upset because he can't afford it. The third was a mistake, he now can only talk about dating me when I get down to a 'reasonable' size. I tell him to go away, because obviously I want nothing to do with him anymore, but he won't. I think that you should, as should everyone else, be careful who you tell, and maybe even word it differently to each person.

Hi! I'm eight years younger than you, but in the same boat. My insurance has approved me and the doctor that did my father said that if our family doctor will approve me, then we can get the ball rolling. I think that you will be approved. but then again, I'm stil ignorant of the real world, being protected by the barriers of childhood and what-not. Keep me updated though!

Hi Lalida! I can feel where you are coming from when you say that you have missed out on Teenage Expierience's. It really hurts when you can't go shopping, ride the same rides, or when your friends feel like they have to watch what they say. Just speak your concern's to your doctor and make it clear that if he won't approve you, someone else will. I was lucky, my doctor wanted me to get it six months ago, but my family just wasn't sure. Now we are, and we will search the entire state of Texas for a doctor that will approve me if this one won't. If you ever need someone to just talk to (My friends call me the Shrink. lol) then just message me or something. And keep me updated!!!

Hi, my names Andy and I'm fifteen (In three days). My father got this procedure done in December. Just recently, I had a Diabetes scare and that was when my doctor sat me down and said 'Look, we need to do something about this, and fast if possible.' After seeing the amazing results my father had, my mother and I are going to a doctor's appointment to see if the family doctor will approve us for this surgery. I would love to hear about anyone's success story, and even the stories of how this procedure failed them. If there is anyone else on this site who is a teen or got this procedure done in their teens, then please get in contact with me!

Thank you. I heave been teased since Elementary school, and I have seen what obesity can do to someone as an adult. I am already expierienceing joint pain, which can keep me in bed all day sometimes. I am already bigger than any of my family members were BEFORE they were 18. I have tried so many otehr things, and none have worked. I have only been a member of this site for an hour at most, and I can already see that I will be able to come here for support! Thank you!