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Hello, I am 25 I will be 26 next weekend and the folowing week I will be being banded.

I had such a problem getting the support of my family, I am a very close family and I am glad I now have their support, I would have found it hard with out.

My mum was the worst she would cry saying what if something happen to me and how things could go worng and my hair fall out, and that I should carry on trying at weight watcers and she would come with me.

So this is what I did. I went to weight watchers even after my mum got bored and didnt come with me!!! in the end I didnt give a s***HT, One morning a year later, I sat down and said mum if I do not have this I will end up like her and my dad with health problems, I had already been trying for a baby for 4 yrs with my husband with no luck, and had been told my only hope would be to lose weight, I was depressed because I wanted a child, and this just made me eat more, my marriage was on the rocks after the whole infertile thing and even though my husband was trying to support me, I knew he wished I would lose the weight so we could have a child.

So I explained it was make or break for me if I didnt do something now I could see me hitting 30 childless and still over weight, I think my mum knew I meant every word, and knew she would prefer to be by me then against me.

It's all cool for me now my mum is even getting meal plans ready for when I have it done.;)

Good luck in what ever you decide, let me know how you get on.

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I'm 49 and all I can tell you is I agree with the people here who say they wish they could have gotten the band long ago. Life is hard enough for us at any age. Why not do something that can make a part of it a little more easy. Good luck on what you do decide and know we're all behind you whatever your choice.

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Hello, I am 25 I will be 26 next weekend and the folowing week I will be being banded.

I had such a problem getting the support of my family, I am a very close family and I am glad I now have their support, I would have found it hard with out.

My mum was the worst she would cry saying what if something happen to me and how things could go worng and my hair fall out, and that I should carry on trying at weight watcers and she would come with me.

So this is what I did. I went to weight watchers even after my mum got bored and didnt come with me!!! in the end I didnt give a s***HT, One morning a year later, I sat down and said mum if I do not have this I will end up like her and my dad with health problems, I had already been trying for a baby for 4 yrs with my husband with no luck, and had been told my only hope would be to lose weight, I was depressed because I wanted a child, and this just made me eat more, my marriage was on the rocks after the whole infertile thing and even though my husband was trying to support me, I knew he wished I would lose the weight so we could have a child.

So I explained it was make or break for me if I didnt do something now I could see me hitting 30 childless and still over weight, I think my mum knew I meant every word, and knew she would prefer to be by me then against me.

It's all cool for me now my mum is even getting meal plans ready for when I have it done.;)

Good luck in what ever you decide, let me know how you get on.

look at me helen, 66 and just getting banded. wish this had been possible 20 years ago. you are young and healthy and will do fine good luck

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I am 40 and wish I had had the surgery in my 20's. I have developed high blood pressure and PCOS mostly due to my weight. Knees hurt, I snore and can't keep up with the kids! LOL I also think my skin wouuld have been more elastic back then and would shrink better with the weight loss.

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Im 23 Yrs Old And I'm Gonna Have The Sugery On 6/18 This Is The Right Time To Do It. We Still Have The Rest Of Our Lives Ahead Of Us And We Need To Live It To The Fullest. Im 262 Right Now And I Dont Know About You But I Can't See Myself Getting Any Bigger And Putting Up With Not Only The Discrimination But Not Being Able To Buy The Cute Clothes,bathing Suits Etc...

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At a meeting last night with a surgeon who does the lap band it sounded like its been approved by the FDA for age 18 and up. There is some research going on for teens- I believe that is in NY.

Good Luck!

its in chicago, im 16 and im actully getting mine payed for by the government or something. im a test subject lol

but im like the 30th teen to go through the New Hope Program:)

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Hey Pacupatty,

I am 64 and hoping for insurance approval. I have just begun the 6 month supervised diet. I sure wish I was done with that and approved. I really want to be able to walk without the breathlessness.

I hope you do well and will be looking forward to your posts.

Karen

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its in chicago, im 16 and im actully getting mine payed for by the government or something. im a test subject lol

but im like the 30th teen to go through the New Hope Program:)

I hear about this on the news today. They were discussing if it's OK for kids. I give it my blessing! I know a couple of kids that definatley need it.

Good luck to you! I hope you keep in touch and let us know how you are doing!

Donna

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