nikkibug

Sorry in advance if this has already been asked but i couldn't find it. So Tomorrow is my 18th birthday. I weigh 220lbs and I'm 5'1 I've been wanting this since I was 16! I have no clue really where to start, I've already talked to my nutritionist and she thinks it would be a good idea but said I have to get an referral from my primary doctor. My prime doctor is a asian male. I'm not sure how to talk to him or bring it up really in order to get an referral. I've talked to him about my weight man times but never about getting surgery! Please help!! Thanks!

Thanks everyone so much fro you're kind advice! I'm still a little nervous, but read now! I have done a lot of research and have followed a lot of sleeve blogs to give me an idea. Thanks again!

Hey We talked a long time ago before you got banded and I'd love to hear your story. I'm still working to get it done..

Wow 10lbs that so great! Does the lapband help you with being less hungry? I think thats my prob I'm always hungry it seems...:biggrin:

Thanks so much for your opinion :smile2:

Hello I was hoping you guys might be able to help me. :] I'm 16 I'll be 17 in nov, I'm 5'1 so I'm really short and I weight 197lbs. It may not seem like alot compared to some people looking to get this done but I'm sort and my BMI is 37.5. I've tried so many diets even unhealthy ones. I just want to be healthy. I'm now in a size 20 tightly All I seem to fit now is sweats. My biological father is over 300 lbs I don't want to end up like that. My back hurts all the time and my hips are sore and my ankles and knees hurt alot. I can't run for maybe more than 5 minutes.I really think this could change my life so so much. Do you think I might meet the requirements?

Hello I was hoping you guys might be able to help me. :] I'm 16 I'll be 17 in nov, I'm 5'1 so I'm really short and I weight 197lbs. It may not seem like alot compared to some people looking to get this done but I'm sort and my BMI is 37.5. I've tried so many diets even unhealthy ones. I just want to be healthy. I'm now in a size 20 tightly All I seem to fit now is sweats. My biological father is over 300 lbs I don't want to end up like that. My back hurts all the time and my hips are sore and my ankles and knees hurt alot. I can't run for maybe more than 5 minutes.I really think this could change my life so so much. Do you think I might meet the requirements? Thanks for any help you can give me sorry if this is off the topic...