Teenager

[MrsLadyHawk 5]

Hi, my names Andy and I'm fifteen (In three days). My father got this procedure done in December. Just recently, I had a Diabetes scare and that was when my doctor sat me down and said 'Look, we need to do something about this, and fast if possible.'

After seeing the amazing results my father had, my mother and I are going to a doctor's appointment to see if the family doctor will approve us for this surgery.

I would love to hear about anyone's success story, and even the stories of how this procedure failed them. If there is anyone else on this site who is a teen or got this procedure done in their teens, then please get in contact with me!

Edited June 22, 2009 by andy-penguins

[Brockbabe82 0]

Hi Andy, welcome to LBT. I wish you luck as it will probably be very difficult to get approved for this as you are so young. Good luck and please keep us updated!

[Jachut 487]

I've got an almost 14 year old who is getting alarmingly big - more proof to me that this is such a heridary thing - I mean I've been banded for four years, I provide a healthy family diet, a GREAT example of healthy living and I do not let my kids eat loads of rubbish and yet he's still become overweight. My husband is banded too. My son is also way bigger than either I or his father was at his age.

We've thought about a band for him in the future. The thing is with him, and this is where you appear more mature - he doesnt care yet. His weight doesnt bother him. He hasnt really hit puberty, he's not into girls, and he's not sporty, so he just doesnt care. He doesnt get teased for his weight either. When he DOES care and has motivation to do something about it, then we will look at banding if he has gotten even heavier. At the moment he's at the stage where if he can steady his weight and grow a bit he'd be fine.

So I think if as a teen you want to do this, and you've got a realistic picture of what it will be like when your friends are eating and drinking in ways you cant, then I'd far rather see someone of your age avoid all the problems BEFORE they occur.

[MrsLadyHawk 5]

Thank you. I heave been teased since Elementary school, and I have seen what obesity can do to someone as an adult. I am already expierienceing joint pain, which can keep me in bed all day sometimes. I am already bigger than any of my family members were BEFORE they were 18. I have tried so many otehr things, and none have worked.

I have only been a member of this site for an hour at most, and I can already see that I will be able to come here for support! Thank you!

[Iris_L 0]

Thank you. I heave been teased since Elementary school, and I have seen what obesity can do to someone as an adult. I am already expierienceing joint pain, which can keep me in bed all day sometimes. I am already bigger than any of my family members were BEFORE they were 18. I have tried so many otehr things, and none have worked.

I have only been a member of this site for an hour at most, and I can already see that I will be able to come here for support! Thank you!

Dr. Kuri does the surgery for your age...Here is a video of a 12 yr old who received the surgery hope this helps...

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[lalida 0]

Hey! I'm 19 and i know what your talking about. I'm thinking about this surgery too and i know what it feels like to be overweight as a teenager. I've been overweight my whole life. I've heard of younger teen getting this surgery in like Mexico but i don't think you can in the U.S. Honestly i'm a little worried my doctor won't refer me because i'm a teen too. I think that's completely unfair though.