Cortney6983

I'm a teen 17 to be exact and I'm having issues finding a doctor thats not too far and that will band a minor. Its been stressful but I believe it will be worth it in the end....I hope... although I have been hearing about how you have to lose weight before you get it done. I don't understand that because if you could lose the weight in the first place then why do this? The reason I want to do this is because I want to feel better about myself and be healthy and I can't lose it on my own I have tried almost everything and all has failed. But my first concern is to find a doctor. If anyone has suggestions would love to hear them.

boy ohhh boy i feel ya here. I hardly eat anything im at 7cc's out of a 10 cc band and hardly eat i puke alot. I exercise and still lost only 35-40lbs. It's DAMN frustrating :thumbup:

I feel you. I wanted this SOOOOOOOOo bad in the beginning. but now I'm depressed. I have 6 CC's in a 10 CC band. No restriction what so ever. I have only lost 10 lbs. I got my band April 16th. :cursing: this is horrible. Any suggestions. comments.

well I finaly got it done. yesterday, April 16th 2009 im pretty dang soar too. the gas in my stomach is very uncomfortable and the stuff they gave me for pain really doesnt work that well but im trying hard to not let that bring me down. I hope everyone is doing well and i hope all of you that want to be banded get it. the pain is minimal compared to what i heard gastric was. thank you to all of you for help and support and im still going to need it when times get tough <3 i am happy i finally got it done after a year of waiting and going through all the steps. I just cant wait untill the gas passes its a horrible feeling lol:thumbdown: and yeah im happy i got it at 18.

haha yeah the gas is kicking my butt right now it hurts so bad

So i FIANLLY got my date after many months of feet dragging, fustrations, and appointments. And my surgion trying to say i was too young for this and should reconsider (im 18) :thumbdown: My date is April 16th! I am SUPER excited yet scared i have no idea what to expect! I know someone that just got gastric bypass yesterday and we were texting and she told me that the only pain after was waking up and it was the worst pain she ever felt. I dont know about you but im not a big one for pain lol:blink: I am also worried about how eating is going to be because i have been practicing what they say sloww eating and little amounts but that will never be the same as when you get it. So to all you already banded people can you give me advice things to ease up the tension anything happen to you that i should stay away from or work on things that are hard? just some insight would be great! Thank you! :seeya:

thats awesome i hope you do well! =D keep in touch!

i feel the sameee! bein called the bigger girl always when being described...having friends that talk about other big girls that are actually smaller than me....the salad thing yeaa i have that happen at school alot they look at me like i shouldnt be eating that....deffinalty understand the stuff falling down my shirt =/ and also swimming fully clothed that and always wearing sweatshirts and pants even in the summer...i cant waittt to finally be happy with what i look like and not have the problems!:thumbup:

well i need some inspiration and help from anyone and everyone. Im having the hardest time losing weight for this surgery. I'm pretty much done everything the hospital needed me to do except lose the 13 lbs im trying desperatly but i cant seem to commit and its very discouraging. :cursing: I want this so bad but its just so hard. anyone have any weightloss suggestioins? anything that people have tried that really did work? anyone else in my position? has anyone taken diet pills to help?any excersise program you have done thats fun and little money? If i could lose this weight ide be ok but its very hard. so any help would be nice thanks everyone

Just wondering if there are any New Hampshire banders that are going to CMC?

ok so i went to my doctors today to get my BMI and a referral but my doctor had no idea what to do for the referral I didnt know what it needed to say either :thumbup: so she put that she supports my decision :confused2: but i dont know if thats what they need my doctor was also rushing me because she was running late today so i had no time to ask her what i wanted. but anyway i was wondering what anyone needed on a refferal? did she say the right thing? or is there more too it? i gotta say that doing this young has its hardtimes it is quite confusing all these steps i went to the info seminar last night and i was the youngest there but it is worth all the frustration in the end just hard to get out of these ruts :thumbs_down:

I dont have any other problems actually but from what i was told by where im going from the info seminar you either have to be 30-40 BMI with problems or 40- and above with things or nothing else wrong I have nothing else but im at a 45 BMI so i know i can get it with just my BMI. so if i have nothing else wrong then what she said was fine do you think?

well hello there fellow 17 year old!!!! thank god im not the only one :tt2: although my moms insurance covers me I looked at your other comments on this thread and noticed you are the same age and weight as me. It sure sucks being in school and having to go through this :thumbup: Im just starting my procedure of all the group visits, going to get bloodwork, doctor visits, and all that fun stuff :thumbs_down: just sucks to have to wait so long! i was hoping i would have it before going back to school lol well anyway im always on here and willing to talk and meet new people!

Just wondering any one buy stuff to make Protein shakes or anyone buy multi Vitamins? Just a thought before i do buy it if its needed or no one uses it. THANKS =D

does it really hurt that bad???? >.> kind of discouraging thought lol :thumbup:

thanks so much! do you know some cost range? Im trying to get things organized and maybe buy that stuff a little early so i can have it because money is tight for us (thank god my moms insurance pays for this) and having to have seprate meals when it comes time means my mom has to buy me my own seprate stuff. Thanks again!

first off i would like to say I LOVE THIS SITE AND ALL THE PEOPLE ON IT!!!! you are all amazing! I can sit here for hours reading the information and learn something new every thread. I dream about the day i can get my lapband done and look as amazing as these people that are on the before and after photos. It's simply AMAZING to be soo close to something that could change your life and make you happier. I have read the bad and the good on here and I am sooo ready for this! ....But im still on pre op stuff and im only 17 :thumbup: ill be 18 August 26th but i have to do 6 months of psychiatric evaluation and 6 weeks of diet classes go to 2 group sessions. I wonder though how many of you had to go through all of this psychiatric and diet stuff?? :confused2: I mean 6 months is a long time and i havnt started yet i will be going to an information session on wednesday at CMC and my doctors appointment for a refural on thursday so im starting it just have a long wait to actually get this done. The best thing is hopefully by my graduation date next June ill be lookin good in that nice gown walking up to get my deploma!!! :tt2: Thanks everyone for all your thoughts and help I shall keep you updated on when things are and how things are going and most important when i get a set date! thoughts and advice are welcome or just drop in to say hello!!

well i think i am going through kinda the same thing... I have to do all this pre op stuff that i wish i didnt... the whole 6 months of psychiatric evaluations and 6 weeks of diet classes =/ sucks but i am only 17 so idk if thats why it really does get annoying to sit and have to waittttt soooo longgg lol but i keep positive! good luck to you!:tt2:

I love your list! haha the whole just because we are fat doesnt mean we are 70 is the best i knowwww what you mean im only 17 and its hard to find good looking clothes that are big enough that a 17 year old would wear! that and seeing an XXL in some stores means as big as your fist! the thighs thing drives me insanee because everything is so expensive now its just crazy you can have a good pair of pants for a few weeks and then they have holes :thumbup: I hate blue jeans as well no fun they never fit and if they do they hurt me and belts are hard to find and I like the belts that kids my age wear with the little square beads on them but theres no point in getting one when for one you dont need a belt, two they dont make them your size and three even if they did no one would see it under my fat =/ hopefully soon i wont have to worry! :tt2:

very good list =D something made me want to say something from your list... the whole family photos your right I wont get pictures taken of me i hide in them but one thing i will do when i get this done and feel great i WILL take many pictures because then i can look at them and say wow I finally look good!:tt2:

things i wont miss -being called fat by kids at school -not fitting into my clothes -being jealous of other people at my school -not fitting into school seats with the arms -not being able to wear a good swim suit -not being able to walk to much and or run fast for long - holes between the legs on pants -hearing people make fat person jokes and feeling sad because i am one of them - not being able to get clothes that i really want -being picked on and teased in school -feeling gross about what i eat -thighs rubbing together -being anti social -never having a boyfriend and soooo much more and i havnt even gotten the band on yet haha

lol yes the whole your not fat! I get that in school alot...I mean your older than I am and im the same height and weight as you >.< im 17 :tt2: haha I hate going shopping for clothes being 17 and still in high school its hard to find things that are nice clothes for school where no one will make fun of you..and high school friends all of mine look better event he ones that are big look better but soon ill be finally one of the girls who gets the comment "you look great today"! =D

AHH yes the holes between the legs soo annoying! I have yet to get the band but im on my way i can not wait for the day no more holes there! the cost of having to buy more clothes is too much to keep getting them haha :tt2:

ok soo I am on may way starting the process of the lap banding! i have a few concerns though... One being that i have to go through 6-8 months of psychiatric therapy and 6 weeks of diet classes to make sure im ready for this life change...what im worried about is what if they think im not ready and i go through all of these months excited about it and they deny me? Has anyone been denied by the classes you have to take? What should i expect them to do during the time im there? I just dont want to go through all of this and in the end have them tell me i can't get it done. It's hard enough waiting untill July 9th to start out on these classes for the months thereafter i have to wait to get the banding THANK YOU! :cursing:

I wish i didnt have to go through so much evaluation :/ but i have to go through 6-8 months but im going to do it so i can get it done! i think its because im 17 (18 in august) they want to do more with me...