I was thinking.... I know there are a lot of teenagers being banded now and they deal with a lot of issues with support and advice that we (adults) don't deal with. I thought it would be nice if I created a thread that they can all identify themselves on and share amongst themselves. Hopefully this will allow them to maybe come in contact and exchange their info in private. I absolutely do not mind giving advice or chatting or whatever, I am just thinking that it might be nice to know of other teens on the site for them. Since we are a big group, sometimes they get lost in the crowd.

So if your a teenager and maybe looking for other teens to ask and advise and support, you can post here too!!!

good luck everyone! I hope nothing but the best to all of you.

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I just wanted to pop in and say hi, and wish you all well. I'm 24, and glad someone started a 20's thread, because I have this weird identity crisis thing goin' on... I know logically I'm in my mid-20's, but still feel like a teen on the inside.

Anyway, I've been overweight since I was 7 years old, and really suffered through school emotionally because of it. The fact that you guys are taking control of your health earlier on in life is awesome, and I wish you all the best, because stupid people will try to bring you down over flaws, but at least you know you're doing something for yourself, and the self-esteem that comes from that is priceless!

Hi guys, my son is almost 15 and he desperately needs the help. I have been getting the talks like "you need to get in touch with your feelings to stop overeating" etc. but I believe he is plain enjoying his food and not active enough and over the years it has added up to 295 lbs. I believe his best weight will be about 185-90, though he is 5'9 the guy is seriously big boned and muscular.

So how did you get the banding at a young age, did you have to really fight for it? :help:

ive got a problem anyone know how to stop exessive direhea

Metamucil or other mire organic psyllium type of product can help absorb excess liquid but if you are having an acid bowel you should switch to non acid forming foods. Just google it. Brown rice is good, also citrus, fresh only. Stay away from meat and dairy.

Hope that helps (besides meds...)

ive got another problem almost throwed up this morning/felt faint hadent eaten anything since yesterday cause im sick of soup and only 3 or 4 hours of sleep and pressure in the morning please anyone know whats going on here please help

So how did you get the banding at a young age, did you have to really fight for it? :help:

no it was free

Do you mind if i ask, how was your band free?:thumbup:

i am part o a study with dr. Fielding at nyu for teens

Im 19 and have finally made the decision to get lap-band. I was shocked by my mom's response when i told her I was considering it. She used to be about 250 and it took her 15 years to get to 165. She struggled with eating disorders for years when I was young and it wasn't until the last 2 or 3 years that she has been living a healthy life-style.

I am currently at 205 lbs and gaining. When I told her I was considering surgery, she said "What? You just need to get your butt up and go to the gym." I will be paying for the surgery myself so I know the reaction wasn't about cost. I was caught off gaurd by her response, especially b/c she has struggled with her own weight.

I have tried diet and exercise. The most frustrating thing is to get leg pain from exercising and then having the doctor tell you its b/c you're too fat! My mom helped me deal with an eating disorder as well- I got down to 128 lbs by not eating- and I'm 5' 6"- I looked scary. I don't want to ever go through that again.

Long story short, have any other young bandsters dealt with a lack of support of their decision? How did they deal with it?