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BAYOUGAL · May 10, 2006

I am new to the idea of LAP BAND. I am still researching, but I do have an appointment with a doctor next Monday. I was researching a few months before my ortho doctor told me that I should consider having WLS. I just don't know if it is going to be ok because of my age. I am no spring chicken anymore. I have learned a lot lately, but still have a lot of questions for the DOC Monday. My husband is very supportive, don't know about the kids, I have mentioned it to them but no response. I will appreciate all the info I can get from this forum.

sallyjo · May 10, 2006

Hey and Welcome, Does your title tell me you may be from down South?

Don't even think you are to old. I am 62 and am 13 days out today and doing wonderful Have dropped 15 lbs. so far. Could not have ask for things to have gone any better. I researched about four months and then attended a seminar and that made the decision for me. Would do it again in a heart beat. Let me know if you need any more questions answered. My hubby was behind me all the way also so that is great.

BAYOUGAL · May 10, 2006

I was born and raised in the DEEEP South! We call it LA. That stands for Lower Alabama. I'm sure I will have more questions later. It is great to have a fantastic husband isn't it?:clap2:

coyotegirl · May 10, 2006

:welcome: :welcomeB: :welcomeB: :welcome2:

Hi and Welcome to LBT!!

LindaV · May 10, 2006

Hey Bayougirl,

I'm from Idaho and I am 9 days post op. Before I saw my sergeon, I ran across a thread on this site about questions to ask when considering getting a lap band.

If you go to General Lap Band Discussion it is a thread entitled " Some Questions to ask about LAPBAND" Or you can just do a search for that title.

I hope this helps.

Good luck.

shackdog · May 10, 2006

I was banded on the 17th april, I have joined a support group here in Idaho and I can tell you age is not a factor here. What is it that you want to do and then go for it.....................................