Hi, I'm very new here. In fact it was just this morning that my doctor suggested Lap Band surgery to me due to diabeties, elevated heart rate, hip replacement and a family history of heart diease. I have registered to attented a seminar on the 31st. I'm 22 and weight 276lbs. My family is against all weight loss procedures because they believe they are extremely dangerous. My doctor said it was better to get it done young before my medical problems get out of control. I've been reading some of the posts on this and other sites and it seems I'm very young for the surgery. I was wondering at what age did you get your lap band? What are some of the effects, results, problems 5 years or 10 years after? Thanks

Hello. I'm 57 and had my surgery on May 31. Too bad that I was not aware and the procedure was not available years ago. I have oster-arthritis and that is all, but other problems were just over the horizon. I know that, and consider myself to be most lucky.

I'm 24 and have been pondering on the idea of getting it done for about a year if not more. have my date booked for the 23rd of june. Only wish i had of got it done last year! Anyway this time next year i'll be slim again and i can get on with enjoying my 20's and 30's and 40's.......actually the rest of my life! its an expensive procedure but I'll get my monies worth.

I'm 19 and got mine done 3 days ago.

Allthough I haven't recieved any of the blessings yet, I'm glad that I did it now

Because right now, I'm not in bad health, no medical issues, heart rate returns to normal quickly after exersise. But I knew that if I didn't take this weight off, it would start to affect(effect, oh jesus, i dunno, lol) my health.

Plus, I've allready wasted so many years of my life being fat, why waste more

And, purplegirl

I hope everything goes a-ok for you and you get your surgery

I sure know that being over weight in high school sucks!

I wish I had the opportunity when i was 16...loose all the wieght before college! It'll be like starting a new life!!

Ps. Nice birthday, I'm october 17th!

haha i totally agree with you

I had the surgery at 22 and I am so happy with my decision it is a lifestyle change for sure and a big commiment but if you are ready than go for it. I have been banded six months