I hope to get banded, waiting for Medicare to say okay I would love to hear from people in their 70's to see how they are doing. I so wish I had done this a long time ago......Loutenia

I was banded in April of 2011 at 70 years old I am now 71 and have lost 70 pounds to date. I am 6 foot tall and started at 300 pounds. It was the best decesion I have ever made in my life! I was diabetic, had high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and couldn't walk more than a block before needing to rest. All the preceding have been eliminated and I truely feel at least 10 years younger. It was an uneventful recovery and I will probably make my goal weight (decided by my Dr. and I) by my one year anniversary. Medicare took care of my surgery and the only drawback was they required me to stay in the hospital for 24 hours following surgery despite my surgeon releasing me the same day as my surgery. A small price to pay for the benefits I received. Good luck and let me know how things go.

Crumer

Congrats to you Crumer. I am only a yung'n at 63! But this was the best thing I could do for me, too! Just wish I could get teh hubby to do the same. Welcome Loutenia, best wishes to you! Karen

loved your reply, thank you Crumer...new to this site and wasn't sure how to send a noted back......Could you clue me in?

Unfortunately loutenia, I have no clue how to send a "noted" back so I'll have to answer this way.

I am 65 and have checked with medicare and my supplemental policy and they will pay for approved surgery for me. At 65 I've tried everything and do not have the $$ to keep spending on things that don't work (or that I don't work) .. so why not try something that does. I want to enjoy my remaining years with my grandchildren and great grandchild in better health and with more vigor.

My first visit with the surgeon is tomorrow and I can't wait to get started.