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Lap Band at Age 76

I had my lap band at age 76, have lost 70 pounds so far, almost 6 mo post op. Very

pleased! Wish I would have done it sooner. Feel so much better, able to breathe and

walk.

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    • lcharge1
      lcharge1

      So happy for you,im 61 and just starting to was nice to hear you are doing well

    • kll724
      kll724

      WOW! my hero!Nancylee219. You are doing great, and I ma glad to hear that basicly, you are never too old for lapband surgery. I had mine done at 61. I am happy to be at goal, something I have never

    • nancylee219
      nancylee219

      Thank you for the encouraging words. I am the oldest person to have had this surgery in our area. The Doctor was a little hesitant due to my age and multiple health problems. I did very well with

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    Wow that is an amazing and inspirational story. I agree that old habits are hard to change and at 76 your habits have been around for a lot longer than some of ours. I struggled enough to slow down with my eating and I was only 46 when I got my band.

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    Wow, amazing!!! Wishing you the best! And ladies, when they come out with the brain band, ill be the first in line! ;-)

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