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Hi, I am 70and was banded Jan. 27 this year. I have no regrets. I have lost approx. 12 lbs. and do not feel deprived. I do keep a Protein Drink in my car and sometimes in my purse, just in case I am really hungry or tempted. Good luck to you..I think age has a benefit in bariactrics We know this is our last chance to get some real help in braking bad eating habits. Have a great healthy life. You have just added 15 years to your retirement.

You may be 84 this spring, but you are younger than springtime as the song goes. We really are getting better not older.lol

Hi youngsters, I am 70 and was banded Jan. 27, 2014, I am so excited to begin a new journey, a healthier one. I grew up with the advertiz. "nothin' says lovin' than somethin' from the oven and Pilsbarry says it best". My new motto is I control the quantity and my new best friend the band, controls the quantity. (Oh, I have lost 7 lbs the first week)
We are getting better!

My favorite is OhYeah! It comes in a premixed 14 oz. bottle and is also lactose free. The best part, besides the taste, is has 32 grams Protein..Yes 32 grams and it comes in a variety of flavors. Yum

Yesterday, I went back for my six month visit to the biomedical research facility that is conducting a long term study on patients having lap band surgery. (Participating in the study is how I had my surgery and all follow up fills done for free.) My first NSV is that I lost seven inches around my waist. My second NSV is that my BP was 110/72. My third NSV was when I stopped on the way home to Dress Barn. I immediately walked in the store and turned to the left for the "Women's" sizes. A sales clerk approached me to ask if she could assist me. I said "No, I'm just looking around." She asked if I was shopping for myself or someone else. I responded, "For myself." She responded, "Mam, you should be shopping in the other half of the store, the "Misses" Department. Guess what? She was right! I fit in size LARGE. LARGE never felt so SMALL. My final NSV happened as I walked into the gym. Approaching the door was an old acquaintance. I greeted him and told him hello, but I could tell, he just politely responded back, but didn't try to make conversation. Halfway through my workout, he approached me and said he hadn't even recognized that it was even ME, since I lost so much work..... The OLD ME was unrecognizable!!!! Not a bad day!

thank you for sharing "normal".

thank you for sharing "normal".

I sure am!!! I noticed my scrub pants and top for work that were tight on me prior to surgery were comfortably fitting last night

Don't worry it'll slow down. I lost a lot the first week then lost about 10 lbs a month for the first 7 months. Then it really slowed down. You're on liquids only and it tends to fall off pretty easy. Follow the doctors orders. Listen to your band telling you you don't need anymore food. If you do your part the band work. I love mine.

Take it one day at a time....the weight does seem to "fly off" at times especially in the beginning.....i'm 75 lbs down and 4 1/2 months post op and it seems bizarre to me....but im eating healthier than ever and meeting all of my requirements and that is what my body wants to do and my doctor is okay with it all...so I'm enjoying the ride and feeling proud of the hard work and the accomplishments so far.
Congrats on your loss...and enjoy it!

It's been 10 days since my surgery. I have lost a total of 12.2 lbs. seems fast to me. I'm not complaining but it makes me worry that it's too fast... I don't know. I know it's easier in the beginning to lose because "heavier people lose quicker" but wow that's quick! I have it set in my head for some reason that I won't believe it's working until I lose 25 lbs... Because that would be a weight that I haven't seen for 2 years. 12.8 lbs until that small goal is reached. Hoping I make that by the end of the month! This is so wild though... I'm melting

I know what ya mean, I lost the first 20# so fast then it slowed down . I am at the 6 week mark right now and have lost 27# it is slow but at least it is still coming off! I haven't been this small for at least 10 years and it feels great! I was afraid at first when it was dropping off so fast that it couldn't be healthy, so kind of glad it slowed down but sure wish it didn't slow down to a snails pace! I had my first fill and it seems I can eat more now than I did before I had it, so now I'm ready for fill #2! Just hang in there girl, it will come off and we are gonna be feelin SO FINE! LOL

I also have UHC and go thru the Bariatric Resource Center. while you are waiting for your case worker to call, and it always takes days for them to call....... Call the Bariatric Resource Center again and just ask them to email the requirements to you. they do that within 10 minutes . I had them do that for 2013 and again in 2014 in case the requirements had changed. They will send the requirements that your company has mandated. good luck to your husband!!!

Hi youngsters, I am 70 and was banded Jan. 27, 2014, I am so excited to begin a new journey, a healthier one. I grew up with the advertiz. "nothin' says lovin' than somethin' from the oven and Pilsbarry says it best". My new motto is I control the quantity and my new best friend the band, controls the quantity. (Oh, I have lost 7 lbs the first week)
We are getting better!

Once you have had your surgery come on in to this post from the "pre-op" side. Share your experience.

Friday for the first time i heard those words i've been waiting 3 years to hear - "Hey girl you look great but you sure don't need to lose any more weight" LOL. Woohoo - of course i do still have at least 20 pounds to lose but that's ok someone thinks i don't need to lose anymore. Felt so good.

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I feel like Annie. I am so excited and yet still thinking what if I cant pass the final exam. I am on meds for a urinary infection..sure hope it is cleared up. Have turned into a germaphobe this week. Afraid I will catch a cold or something. Pray for me and I will keep you posted. I know I can do this because I have so many cheerleaders on this site. Well good luck to all and we will all soon be on Feb. post op site..

Hey
I'm getting ready to have the procedure done literally ..... Within the next hour, I'll be a banded individual... Am anxious scared and excited as I'm seating on the hospital bed.... Just think by the end of today it will be over..... Please pray for me as I'm about to take this operation,..
I'll keep you all posted... Fingers crossed

I will be banded on Mon. Jan. 27th at 1 PM. Am getting nervous and apprehensive..I KNOW I will do good. I am so glad I am a "bariatricpal". I would not have known about the shoulder pain or that walking is the only thing that really relieves it and so many other things. I'm so afraid I will catch a cold and my surgery will be postponed. Gosh, I will be so happy when the surgery is over..
True story;;;My 7 yr old grandson (didn't even know that he knew I was going into the hospital) asked his teacher if the school could pray for me on Monday. Bless his heart, his other grandfather just passed away 2 weeks ago, and he had been in the hospital with cancer. He thought the hospital was the reason for his death. I have explained to him ... I will be with him for a long time and that the hospital visit I am taking will allow me to live a much longer and fun filled life with him..

Monday is my surgery..can't wait. I was told at pro op that I would be in the hospital 2 or 3 nights. I know I have made the right choice to have the lap band..but, boy am I getting nervous.

Monday is my surgery..can't wait. I was told at pro op that I would be in the hospital 2 or 3 nights. I know I have made the right choice to have the lap band..but, boy am I getting nervous.

I will be banded on Mon. Jan. 27th at 1 PM. Am getting nervous and apprehensive..I KNOW I will do good. I am so glad I am a "bariatricpal". I would not have known about the shoulder pain or that walking is the only thing that really relieves it and so many other things. I'm so afraid I will catch a cold and my surgery will be postponed. Gosh, I will be so happy when the surgery is over..
True story;;;My 7 yr old grandson (didn't even know that he knew I was going into the hospital) asked his teacher if the school could pray for me on Monday. Bless his heart, his other grandfather just passed away 2 weeks ago, and he had been in the hospital with cancer. He thought the hospital was the reason for his death. I have explained to him ... I will be with him for a long time and that the hospital visit I am taking will allow me to live a much longer and fun filled life with him..

I don't know your age, but as a 70 year old, I can tell you, that you extra weight does have health consequences. My back, hips, and knees all need replacements or surgery. I'm one of the lucky ones as my genetics are good and so I don't have blood pressure, cholesterol, or diabetes. So you will save yourself by doing lb now instead of later. I was in the same boat as you, no one thought I needed surgery. I almost missed the opportunity to help myself. Wishing you all the best and I think you are making a wise decision. Let me know how you are doing. I will be banded the 27th of Jan. I am so excited and looking forward to a healthier body and life style.

I will be banded on Mon. Jan. 27th at 1 PM. Am getting nervous and apprehensive..I KNOW I will do good. I am so glad I am a "bariatricpal". I would not have known about the shoulder pain or that walking is the only thing that really relieves it and so many other things. I'm so afraid I will catch a cold and my surgery will be postponed. Gosh, I will be so happy when the surgery is over..
True story;;;My 7 yr old grandson (didn't even know that he knew I was going into the hospital) asked his teacher if the school could pray for me on Monday. Bless his heart, his other grandfather just passed away 2 weeks ago, and he had been in the hospital with cancer. He thought the hospital was the reason for his death. I have explained to him ... I will be with him for a long time and that the hospital visit I am taking will allow me to live a much longer and fun filled life with him..

Monday is my surgery..can't wait. I was told at pro op that I would be in the hospital 2 or 3 nights. I know I have made the right choice to have the lap band..but, boy am I getting nervous.