My name is Meghan. I'm 16 and im one of the first of teeneagers to have a lap band. I got my lap band when i was 15(june 12 2006). have lost 70 lbs ish.I have not lost it very quickly due to injuries that have imobilized me.(not caused by the band:) )

I'm here if anyone has any questions about the teenage aspect of it or well any aspect of it. I'll talk about anything so feel free to message me if you are a teenager, parent of someone who needs one, know someone who needs one....ect

or have one and are not a teenager...

wow good for you and to want to help other teenagers. HOW DOESIT FEEL TO LOSE ALOT OF WEIGHT? Iam sure you will be a great help to other teenagers. That is a hard age everbody wants to be skinny and look like paris at that age. good luck to you..

Hello, I was happy to read your post..I was an overweight child my whole life. It wasnt until I first went to school that I knew I was different from the other kids. It was very hard to socialize and fit in like "normal" kids my age. Good for you for getting this done early, I just wish I could have had the same oppertunity!! Good luck!!

I met a girl who was banded at 16 too. I haven't seen her in a while so I don't know how she is doing. You are doing great. Julie

Congrats! You are so lucky to have your weight managed now, instead of letting it get worse and worse. Good for you!!!:clap2:

Hi MeggieG, I am so happy you are doing this, so open to help others. I have my daughter who is 20 years old, lives at home, in 2nd year of University. I was banded on 3/27/07 @ Dr Ortiz (wonderful care). For me the hardest part is that 21 day of liquid (I cheat). My daughter would so much like to get a band, but I am afraid to spend that kind of money and for her not to adhere to the regimen. When she goes out with her friends, THEY EAT! So, I'm afraid that she would constantly force herself to eat, then vomit and get sick all the time. I also feel that anything you don't pay for, you do not appreciate. So, I told her to get a student loan, hoping that she would appreciate it more. What do you think?

Congratulations to you. You are doing EXCELLENT!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Can I ask where you got your band and were you self pay or did insurance pay for it? I am just wondering I have a daughter who is also almost 16 and she has struggled for years with weight and we are looking into it for myself and for her. Our insurance does not cover her until she is 18:cry

Meggie very cool to have your perspective. Thank you for offering yourself as a go to for younger bandsters.