I have 2 sons who are both overwieght. Has anyone ever heard of teens having lapband? Do they allow it?

well said, and I agree with you.

well said, and I agree with you.

My first thoughts on this were. OMG if I could have had this done when I was obese in my senior year of high school, I would have had a much happier life today. I wish I had the lapband back them.

My second thoughts were of me as a teenager back them...

~Part of the lapband lifestyle is exercise and healthier eating habits. Can they handle both of these? If these were my kids I would want to see them begin both of these parts first. Let them eat as much VOLUME of food as them want but the healthier parts and begin some type of exercise regiment. If they do these two things, I would do this for my children rather than let them suffer the life that I lived.

I'm only 25 years old and preparing to have surgery (self-paid... have been saving up for YEARS as my insurance does not cover it) in September.

I WISH with all of my heart that I could have had it done when I was around 19. That would have prevented so much weight gain for me and kept me so much healthier.

However, at 15 and 17 there is NO WAY I was ready. I was still living at home with mom and dad and not responsible for my own actions in the capacity that I am today.

However, at 15 and 17 there is NO WAY I was ready. I was still living at home with mom and dad and not responsible for my own actions in the capacity that I am today.

And she is talking boys. We are far more irresponsible than girls at that age and I'll be the first to admit it.