Hello Everybody,

I am new here. I am 23 years old and have had my lap band for almost five years. I am here to find other people my age to talk to or help that is going through this life changes. I'M here to help so anybody has any questions then don't hesitate to ask.

Justin

hi there im 25yrs old got the lapband on Aug 31st! and would love the support and such!

Hey,

well im here for you. Any questions comments or concerns don't hesitate to ask.

Jmorgan

Ah you got your band when you were young! well im 28 and feel old already... lol You still liking it? How did your weight loss go in those 5 years?

Yes,

I was 18 years old when I had it done. One of the youngest in my region five years ago. I have had my ups and downs but it has been a fun roller coaster. I have lost 155 lbs and kept it off.

Justin

Hi justin, hows u?

I'm 21 and have just been refered to a clinic in kent-uk to speak to a specialist and see if they think i can have the band done on nhs.

How did u find the process and what criteria did u have to meet to get it done??

well done on ur weight loss and i'm sorry bout the questions-just not sure wat to expect :S

Thanks

Chelsea

Chelsea,

I was very luck in my experience. My mom's friend recommended me to the surgery center. From start to finish it took about a month from knowing nothing to getting approved. I had to meet with a psychologst, nutritionist, and go to support group like once or twice. It might seem a lot but it is worth it in the end. No problem about asking questions. This is why I am here, I want to share my knowledge of being banded and help other banders around my age especially.

Justin

Hello Everyone! I am new and I have my consultation scheduled on 10/15, I already got my referral from my pcp, so I am still very much in the beginning stages. My question is for those of you that have lost over 100lbs, did any of you get alot of excess skin because I heard that the younger you are when you lose weight the less excess skin you'll have. I'm 24 and that has to be the thing that scares me the most other than the actual surgery because plastic surgery is a hell of alot of money..lol. Thanks!

The younger the patient the better the patient can tighten their skin up. I have lost 155 lbs and my skin only looks bad in the tummy region. The rest of places can be fixed by toning up after you lose a lot of weight.

Hi! My name is Janelle and I have just started on the journey to get my Band. I am extremely excited but also scared haha. I've researched the heck out of the Band from the medical standpoint but I know I will need someone to speak to about daily life with the Band.

Hello everyone, my name is Casey. I'm 23 years old and I just got banded on Friday, December 17th. I'm still in a bit of pain in my shoulder, at my incision site, and it hurts those places when I breathe deeply (I am an asthmatic). Wondering if this is normal, and how long pain will last. I also have a random technical question. Why when I post in the forums does my picture not show up by my name? Anyone have any answers? Hope to talk to someone soon!

Hello everyone, my name is Casey. I'm 23 years old and I just got banded on Friday, December 17th. I'm still in a bit of pain in my shoulder, at my incision site, and it hurts those places when I breathe deeply (I am an asthmatic). Wondering if this is normal, and how long pain will last. I also have a random technical question. Why when I post in the forums does my picture not show up by my name? Anyone have any answers? Hope to talk to someone soon!

Hey Casey, welcome to the forums and to your new life with the band.

The pain is normal. It is due to swelling from the surgery. It should go away within a couple of days.

About your pic, I see it next to your username. Not sure why it's not showing up for you.

I was swore for about a week or so after the surgery then I felt awesome after the initial pain went away.

Glad to hear that from both of you, I tend to worry too much about things. Also when I'm eating I don't get that full feeling. I'm wondering if that's different for everyone too, and if I should expect to start feeling full after my first fill? I'm still definitely limiting my amount of food and have seen a weight change, I'm just wondering if there's something wrong?

Glad to hear that from both of you, I tend to worry too much about things. Also when I'm eating I don't get that full feeling. I'm wondering if that's different for everyone too, and if I should expect to start feeling full after my first fill? I'm still definitely limiting my amount of food and have seen a weight change, I'm just wondering if there's something wrong?

Totally normal not to feel full now. Once you start getting fills you will start feeling the restriction.

Many people here report not feeling restricted well until their third fill. Until then you just need to try and use your self control to keep you on the right track.

Good luck, and remember that whatever you lose now is gone forever! That's always an encouraging thought.

I am five years out and sometimes I don't get the full feeling. Its normal. I just pretty much know how much and what I can eat. You will get the hang of it.