Hi my name is Maddy and I really want the lap band surgery but I'm not sure if I'm too young. I've heard a few stories about people who have had the surgery who are my age and are fine but I'm still curious. I would have never considered this before but I've done everything to try to loose weight and I can't . My parent's are fine with it but I want to know if there's anyone out there who's got any useful information about life after. I've been teased about my weight before an one girl got detention because of what she said. Another girl I used to know asked me if I was still fat on Facebook chat and then after arguing she said "f**k you fatty" and I feel like it's only going to get worse. If any one has any useful information please let me know.

HI mandy

I got mine done when i was 21 and any 1 i ask says the wish they had got thears wen the wear younger so go for it

Thank you for the advice

Hi Maddy, how old are you? I just got the lapband 5 weeks ago, I'm 34 but my daughter is 17 and we are looking into it for her. Our insurance won't let her until she is 18 so she will start her 6 month supervised diet in about 5 months so she is ready as soon as she turns 18. My only worry for her is that she won't follow the rules when she goes to college as she is going to go 800 miles from home. I wish you the best and hope it works out for you. Good luck!

I was 24 when I had mine done and wish I would have done it sooner.

It depends on your maturity level and if you feel you'll be able to stick to the rules to make it work.

How old are you an where do you live?

well i'm quite young compared to most of the people looking into the lap-band but my mom had a similar surgery so I know what the lap-band is about. I probably wouldn't have it done in the U.S.

Hey a young lady was at my seminar and the surgeon advised her that she needed to be at least 18 years old. How old are you?

Hi there dear! I was fourteen when I had my Lapband placed and would have to say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Not only have I lost 120 pounds, but I also have kept it off. My insurance wouldn't pay for the Lapband surgery for me so my parents took out a loan and paid for it out of pocket. It was a huge investment but I can't guarantee I would still be here today if they hadn't done this for me. I am here to talk to you if you need anyone to talk to or you'd like to ask some more questions. I hope you make the decision that is best for you and only you!

Hey, I got my surgery done when I was 16 (And I still am!)

Hi there dear! I was fourteen when I had my Lapband placed and would have to say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Not only have I lost 120 pounds, but I also have kept it off. My insurance wouldn't pay for the Lapband surgery for me so my parents took out a loan and paid for it out of pocket. It was a huge investment but I can't guarantee I would still be here today if they hadn't done this for me. I am here to talk to you if you need anyone to talk to or you'd like to ask some more questions. I hope you make the decision that is best for you and only you!

Thanks that really helps because I'm only 13 and I really want to get it done and everyone one here is IME 16 or 17 or 18 at the least. So that really helps

Thanks

Sorry I'm on my phone and it has predictive text and I'm not sure where the IME came from.

Just being me how old were you when you had your surgery?

Most insurance companies only pay for 16 year olds and up! Im 20 and having mine done in about 2 weeks on Feb 11th.

hi i am 17 and i am having mine done this month

I got mine a few months before I turned 17, and Im almost 21 now!

Most insurance companies only pay for 16 year olds and up! Im 20 and having mine done in about 2 weeks on Feb 11th.

thats new. Mine totally wouldnt, so i actually started in a study to get it so they would start covering it. Thanks for the heads up, im glad its changing.