LapBand and being younger

Hello! For those of you who had the LapBand... do you feel like your age helps you to succeed with it better? My doctor has told me that he thinks that I, at 300lbs and age 23, have a very high chance of succeeding with it because of my age. Anyone else hear this or believe it is working  for them?

Thanks!!

i think it does im 22 and a little over 3 months out and down 72 as of last week..... i admit im kind of lazy lol and i dont exercise as much as i should maybe 3 hrs a week (but hoping to increase as soon as this weather cooperates) i stick to the diet pretty well and follow most of the rules and so far so good. Ive had 3 drs tell me that my age is playing a big factor in this also becuase our basic metablic rates are higher i think its pretty interesting if you want to check it out heres the link http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

Well, I can't really answer your question.  I was 28 (well, 28 1/2) when I was banded.  I think being younger will help in respect to sagging skin.  You are more prone to "snap back" as it were.  And yes, no matter what, your metabolism runs at a higher rate at 23 then at 43.  So, I think you will be successful.  Very successful.  Just remember, the band is a tool, not a fix.  You need to do your part to to help the tool work for you. Brock PS....I'm in MN, down in the far southwest corner.  My closest large city is Sioux Falls South Dakota.

Cool! Thanks for all your advice! It's very motivating!

I was 25 when I got mine.  It had to be removed due to erosion...but I did very well with it. I think being younger helps because your metabolism is higher than older people and since LapBand isn't malaborbptive, you need a higher metabolism. jayme

How did you know it was eroding?

It wasn't a normal presentation. I had severe pains right under my belly button.  The erosion caused an infection that irritated my intenstines (causing the pain).  I had no problems eating, which can be a sign of erosion.

I think it really does help. I know in my post-op group that all the people who are having problems are over 40, and all the people in their 20's and 30's are doing great.