I'm watching "The Doctors" NBC and they're going to discuss a family that got Laps as well of going out of the country with teens for this. Check when it's on in your area.

UPDATE (Teens & Mexico):

Family of 3 has lost about 150# in 3 months (13 yr. very tall son).

Dr. Ortiz from Tijauana was on with a teen-very tall (I have seen a lot of people mention him here). If I could afford self-pay I'd be comfortable using him after listening to him today (he trained with the Dr. that developed the Lap, and some training in U.S.). He showed the procedure and explained it well. They talked about the foods you can't have...the show had prepped Before and After dinner plates. The after had a tiny portion of a breast of chicken ONLY on it. I was happy to hear Dr. Ortiz correct them...he said you'll actually eventually be eating 1/3 of what was on the Before plate and a variety of foods (not just a bite of chicken). He said initial studies are showing that teens are actually doing better than adults with the Lap.

The only negativity really came from the Pediatrician (skinny girl) on the show who said the media is swaying the information on the benefit of doing this for teens. She pointed out that teens need to have some excess weight as they go into puberty and grow taller. Another of the Dr's. did a good job then of pointing out that this certainly is only for those with a LOT of excess weight, not just the little bit you need for puberty.

Edited November 12, 200817 yr by Band_Groupie

I saw the previews for this yesterday. I have my DVR all set to record.

Wow, I need to check the listings and catch this if I can. Thanks for the heads up. I'm just a bit ahead of you groupie, I've done the seminar, psych and I"m into my nutrition appts now. Trying to work the diet and exercise into a better habit. I am on my 2nd week of no more carbonated drinks...I was a diet cokaholic and really don't miss it that much. Ice tea and flavored water are my new friends and another bandster put me on to G2, the lower calorie gatorade drink. It's pretty good.

Anyway, thanks for the help.

kathi