Jilly

Hi Grammy, I had my band installed on Oct. 16 at Fountain Valley Hospital by Dr. Ali who works with Dr. Laport. Its the best thing I've ever done. I am 69 years old, most likely the oldest on this board. I have lost about 50 lbs. no problems at all. I could have gone home immediately after the short surgery but since I'm a Medicare patient had to stay in the hospital 1 night. Never had any pain whatsoever. I would highly recomend Dr. Ali, he is absolutely wonderful, very caring, answers any dumb questions you might have. I have had only 1 fill and he doesn't think I need another one right now. Just came back from a 7 day cruise and was able to eat a little bit of just about everything and still lost a pound or 2. Good luck to you. Jill Costa Mesa

I was banded Oct. 16, and I am 69 years of age. I think I am the oldster on this board. I had my first fill 2 days ago and I can really feel a restriction. I have lost 28 lbs. The best thing I've ever done. No problems at all, so I really don't think age is a factor at all.:clap2:

Hi everyone, I have been reading the forms for a couple of weeks and decided it was time for me to post. I was banded on Oct. 16, 2007, I am 69 years young. My Medicare and my secondary insurance paid for everything. So for those of you who think you are to old for this THINK AGAIN. I live in Orange County, CA. and my doctors have no problem at all with my age, in fact I asked him if I was his oldest patient and he said he has a couple in thier 70's. I also have a heart valve problem and my cardio doctor was also all for this. The surgery was a breeze, had to spend the night, a requirement of Medicare. I was up and about the next day, no pain at all, actually the only minor pain was from the 5 small incisions. I have lost about 25 lbs. am getting my first fill Nov. 28. I don't really feel any restriction, so I think I am going mostly on "will power" I don't thing age is a factor at all. Good luck to all of you. Jill:)