Is this group dead? I hope not.

I am 65, and at high risk with a high BMI & co-morbidities. I have been studying wls for 10 years. I have Medicare now and can get the surgery. I'm going with the Lap Band. I'm on the pre-op diet, and have lost 25 pounds in 3 months.

I live in Dallas and have chosen the best surgeon in the Southwest, but I am thinking of changing because his office is quite far away. So now I'm looking for the 2nd best surgeon. I'm a member of at least 5 groups to get a balanced view. They range from gastric bypass to lap-band to hard core fanatics who hate the surgeries and have had horrible experiences. I have a lot of links and information for anyone who wants it.

I would love to hear from anyone who can relate to me.

I see this forum isn't very active in posting' date=' but I'm hoping that will change. I am 63 with lots of health issues, but am being banded on Monday, 9/24/12! I can't wait, and I am looking forward to a new life. I've had both hips and both knees replaced, am diabetic, have osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and chronic pancreatitis and I still believe this surgery will make all the difference in the world! So, here's to the 24th![/quote']

I note this is an older post, but am hoping you check in often. I was banded July 25, 2012 and am losing slow BUT steady. I am 69 and will be 70 in May. I have all the problems you have, with the exception of only one knee replacement. I count my one pound a week as a win-win situation. I didn't gain.

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Im 54 and down 120 lbs....

I have never felt better !!

I am 62 down around 75 and lots of inches. Best thing I ever did my me my health and family.

I'm here age 65 and feel great!