devs_15 0 Posted October 21, 2007 I am 15 years old and i have been over weight all my life. I have been searchering for a doctor that will do lap band on me for 2 years. I finally found a doc in nebraska and i had my first app. on the 18 i am approved of the surgery by the surgeon all i need to do is send all my health recordsof the last 3-4 years to the insurance company and get them to aprrove me. I am really excited about possibly getting it. I am not to worried that the insuarnce wont aprrove me becase i meet all their criteria for the surgery. Basicly time is what is holding me up. I was wonering if people who have has the surgery how it went and how much wieght they have lost. Thank you:) Devin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenne 0 Posted October 21, 2007 Good luck to you Devin! My experience was very good, very smooth. I am only 9 days out from surgery, and so far, so good! I think you are very brave to make this decision so young in your life. I wish I had been more proactive about my weight when I was a teenager...but I'm no old fart now, am I? It is a wonderful thing to regain control no matter what age we are. I lost about 15 lbs on the pre-op diet, and have lost another 5 so far. I don't know how much you have looked on this forum, but there is a 16 year old girl on here from Canada (I think her name is Isabella) who has done remarkably well...check out her before & after pics. Good luck to you!!!! Jenne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badlittledoggie 0 Posted October 21, 2007 Hi Devin! I was banded back in May and it's truly gone well for me. No complications, no hang-ups, whatever. You might want to look around for a support group in your area. I've always been kinda "anti" group hug type stuff, but it's really, really helpful. This site is great too - even though I just got on last night. Read, pray, and follow your doc's orders - you'll do fine! Congratulations - today's the first day of the rest of your life! (Jenne - 31 is definitely not even close to old-fartdom!!!!) :biggrin1: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGh0st 9 Posted October 21, 2007 Good luck Devin. I'm from Nebraska myself but am living in KC and was banded here 2+ years ago. It has been a godsend to me. I only wish it had been around for me years ago. You will be in my prayers. Keep us posted on your insurance approval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
