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Hi :wub: Insurance is pretty much the least of my worries. I've spoken to them many times on the phone regarding WLS and they do not require a referral or any specific doctor as long as they are in network, obviously. For now, I'm just trying to get as much information as I can. I hope to be able to go to a seminar ASAP with my parents or just my mom. First, though, I need to speak with my PCP. I am nervous about that. Not really sure what to expect.

Heh. Just noticed it automatically takes when you say |ap band and turns it into LAP-BAND®.

Hey everyone. My name is Mike. I am 17 years old and I live in New York. I don't know my exact weight now, to be honest. But from the weight I was at my last doctor visit, my BMI is well over 50. I am not diabetic but it does run in my family and I have no doubt I will be soon if I don't change. I have been researching WLS for over a year now. I never really thought of it as a possibility until just recently. I also found another forum, Thinner Times, and that place is great so I decided to find some other forums and found this place. I am well aware of the risks of Lap Band, or any WLS, and I really do feel that this would be a good thing for me. I feel that, considering my age, regular RNY surgery is just to invasive and I don't feel comfortable enough to do something that permanent. The band seems like just the right tool to help me get healthier. Like I said, I just turned 17. I've read mixed things on the Lap Band for people under 18. I have Aetna insurance, under my mom, and I didn't see it specify any age on the Lap Band specifically. But, if required, I could just wait until I'm 18. I would have to do a 6-mo supervised diet anyway so it'd be almost 18 by then. I've tried every diet pretty much. I feel different than most people, though. It seems that most people CAN lose weight but just can't keep it off. Me, though, I have trouble losing any weight at all. I'd love to hear your thoughts about me wanting the surgery so young. Thank you, Mike.