Afraid of failure!

[Bandista 7,466]

One of the (many!) reasons I want this so much is being able to go into the next stage of my life with optimal health. I'm only 52 but I have arthritis and sometimes I feel like I'm 80 already. I know that I need to get this weight off so I can be happy and healthy for the years to come -- and able to enjoy them. There's so much I want to do! Good luck to you!

[kll724 3,055]

I am 65 now, ha it done at 61. Like Bandista, I was feeling like I was in my 80's. Now I am off meds and can walk without pain. Best wishes, you can do it, if you want, and you do sound motivated. Keep your surgeon abreast of your other problems, sounds like can be fixed, too!

[dawalsh 919]

I am 65 now' date=' ha it done at 61. Like Bandista, I was feeling like I was in my 80's. Now I am off meds and can walk without pain. Best wishes, you can do it, if you want, and you do sound motivated. Keep your surgeon abreast of your other problems, sounds like can be fixed, too![/quote']

I'm 65 as well. Since my banding last Dec. I am off my diabetic injections, have no signs of diabetes, my blood pressure and cholesterol are normal and I don't feel "old" for my age! I feel like I did when I was 30!

[E.Cowin 8]

Well I am 64 and I was banded Aug. 27 2013 and I feel so much better .I started out my process May 2 at 296 day of surgery I was 260 now I don't know because I am waiting for my post surgery check on the 11th.. Sucess is what we want In all my years I don't think I have ever heard anyone say I don't want to be successful CLG you can do this all of us can and we will. LOVE YA my senior banders

[SandyM 1,956]

I agree that you need to consult your sugeon at length. I had a large hiatel hernia repaired during my banding surgery. I never had food stuck, ust alot of really hot acid. If it did experience sticking, it sure didn't feel like it does now when it happens. But as said, throwing up is not a good idea as it is a cause of slippage.