I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

HOwdy! I am 57 and was banded 1/17/11. l lost 40 lbs. so far. I will not kid you, it is hard - this journey - Good luck to you and keep us posted on your progress.

I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

Hi! My name is Patti and I was just banded a week ago Friday. I am 57 and all went very well. I live in Southern CA.

I am 58 and live in Birmingham, AL. I have recently completed the 6 month prep where I'm supposed to lose wt. under a Dr.s supervision. I also must attend a support group mtg. I did that today. I suppose Mon. I will hear from them and they will tell me about the liquid diet. My surgery is to be covered by insurance. Hope things work out for you.

Thanks for your replies! I was beginning to think I am too old for this. I have a stress test/electrocardiogram scheduled for March 31 and then hopefully my cardiologist will clear me for surgery!

I'm 51. I think there are a lot of us in this age group out here. I start my pre-op diet on the 31st and surgery on 4-14.

I'm from Illinois, but my dad is from west Texas and I have a lot of family all over your state.

Welcome!

Hey Sandy1...you are by far not the alone in being over 50 on this board. There are quite a few of us out there. I am 55 yrs old and am almost 3 yrs out from having LB surgery. One of the best decisions of my life. I feel a good 30 yrs younger. Good luck with your pre-op tests.

I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

Hi

I was 54 when I was banded last year. I am not in Texas, but I am from Texas! I lived in Lake Jackson until I was 4. And was born in Freeport at the Dow Hospital! All near you

I had no problem getting clearance for the surgery. I had a lot of tests, but did not see an actual cardiologist.

I did well with the surgery and with weight loss since. My main symptom right now, though, is ongoing fatigue.

I do not regret getting the band and it has drastically improved my health -- avoided diabetes,etc., and I can now walk up stairs and continue on without thinking I'm about to die

Is there anything else you wanted to know about?

I'm glad you are going after approval for the band. Such a caring thing to do for yourself - a real intervention that only you can do.

Go for it!

~hiddn

I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

Hi,

I am 57 and had lap band surgery on 1/30/11. I have had no issues and lost 23 lbs to date. 't seem to notice any difference I had my first fill last week and don't seem to notice any difference so far. I still get hungry:)

Hey Sandy1...you are by far not the alone in being over 50 on this board. There are quite a few of us out there. I am 55 yrs old and am almost 3 yrs out from having LB surgery. One of the best decisions of my life. I feel a good 30 yrs younger. Good luck with your pre-op tests.

I had lapband surgery in Oct 2008 and originally lost 25 lbs and then gained all back and then some. I am trying to motivate myself back into starting this journey over again since I still have the band. I had some problems with reflux and they took all the fill out about 6 months ago. I am so depressed about going through major surgery and being a failure again. I am not in anyway trying to discourage people I just failed myself.

Cheryl

Hey Sandy1...you are by far not the alone in being over 50 on this board. There are quite a few of us out there. I am 55 yrs old and am almost 3 yrs out from having LB surgery. One of the best decisions of my life. I feel a good 30 yrs younger. Good luck with your pre-op tests.

Thank you so much! What a great feeling knowing one is not alone!!!!!!!

I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

i am 53 just get banded 2wks ago doing good no pain never take any meds since i came fr. the hospital walk 1mile today i lost 27 lbs and stop getting worried maybr its me any way good luck.

I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

i am 53 just get banded 2wks ago doing good no pain never take any meds since i came fr. the hospital walk 1mile today i lost 27 lbs and stop getting worried maybr its me any way good luck.

Sandy1, Southern CA here at the age of 52 was banded last August and it was the best thing that I have done for myself.

Cheryl1952, you have not failed, just got caught on a bump in the road of life. Start at square one with your physician's plan (like when you were first banded) and get back on track. You can do this.

I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

Hi I had my lap band in Feb, 2010 and I have lose 32 lbs. and trying to lose 25 more, I'm 50 with conjestive heart failure and I have had a wonderful weight loss, but right now I'm stuck at 148 lbs for the last 4 months.