Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

16 with alot to lose!



Recommended Posts

Hey everyone!

I'm 16yrs old & hopfully going to be banded..things haven't been easy on me in the past few years especially with my mom passing away but now I may have a chance for a new begining & I maybe getting approved for the lapband,I know its going to be very difficult for me but I hope & pray that I'll have a new life style & a new way of thinking if every thing turns out the way I hope it does..I have about 180 pounds to lose but I'm hoping within 2-3yrs I can reach my goal of 150-170 pounds I'm pretty tall 5'4 so even if I still look a bit chubby I'd just be glad to make it under the 250 mark! I'm so happy I came across this site & enjoy reading other peoples posts & hope that you guys welcome me! :wink_smile:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

WELCOME, im really happy for you! I had the band at 16yrs and that was 6yrs nearly 7 years ago, never looked back.

I wish you all the luck in the world and im happy to see you have realistic expectations!

Bel

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

WELCOME, im really happy for you! I had the band at 16yrs and that was 6yrs nearly 7 years ago, never looked back.

I wish you all the luck in the world and im happy to see you have realistic expectations!

Bel

Hey Bel..thanks for welcoming me & wishing me luck because right now I really need it by the way its awesome that you got banded at 16 I'm very happy for you & seeing as you made it this far looks like you don't need anyone including me to wish you luck! your doing amazing :confused_smile:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Awww your welcome chicka, listen if you need any one to talk to through this process just pm me! i am happy to help because i have been there and know what its like. Good luck on your journey lil chick

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×