I'm fif-teen and in Texas. Wondering if there are any others on here that are around my age.

I was deinied the surgery in December, but we are fighting with the Insurance Company and I am hoping to get it around Spring Break. Does anyone have any advice or similarish stories?

hello (:

i am not 15 and i dont live in texas, sowie ):, but i wanted this since i was 17. i got banded when i was 18. i was banded on july 31st 2009, and im 19 now. i only lost 40 pounds (20 pre band) due to a complication which was nausea(i'm not saying that to scare you or anything, everyone is different and i just have a weaker/sensitive stomach) i haven't had a fill yet cause of the nausea, i was supposed to see my dr last month but my insurance like ran out, but as soon as i get one im going to get a fill :wink2: in june of 2008 i went to a support group or seminar about the lapband and a couple days later, called a hospital the surgeron worked at and one in another state that we visit a lot, they both said i had to be 18. but i got to do my 6 month testings in the 9th month i got good news that i was approved and they called a day or two later to schedual my surgery date. i wish you good luck and if you ever need anything feel free to message me (:

im 15 bout to be 16 and im trying to get mine approved. Sorry that you got denied and trying agian. Hopefuly it works out for you. The only advice i can giva at this moment is try to stay clam while all of this is going on and you'll see it will happen:) have good vibes

thanks (:

i hope you get approved, you should let me know when you do. this will be all worth it in the end, you will be starting your new life

hey acually they called today...and i got approved im kinda in shock now...ha..hmm yeah i still want it though...

heyy, awesome!! :tt1: and dont be scared, youll do fine

Hey. I actually just got approved as well. =)

I have to have two more nutritionalist and counseling visits though, which is isn't that bad.