How is weight loss for people over 50? Can we still expect to lose 1 to 2 pounds per week with the band?

I wish I could be a snow bird. I go and visit my dad a lot in Mesa AZ

in the winter. I would love to spend the entire winter there!

Hi my name is Linda E. I was banded Sept.11 2007. I would like to join the 50 and older club. Im 55 soon to be 56 in dec.Im really happy Im banded. I do realize I have to work with the band and its a tool. I still need to make healthy eating choices and eat small portions. My Dr. Dr. Eagon ( St. Louis, Mo.) said only have 1/2 cup per meal, 2 snacks and 64 oz. of liquids. Im changeing alot of habits and making new food choices. Since my lap band Im down 15 lbs. Ill be thrilled if this keeps up each month. I take anti depressants and they tend to slow down youre weight loss. I love this thread and I read it as I eat my meals to help me slow down and encourage me. Thanks to everyone out there. Keep up the good work:cool::eek::clap2::clap2::whoo::whoo::cool::clap2::clap2::whoo:

Hi my name is Linda E. I was banded Sept.11 2007. I would like to join the 50 and older club. Im 55 soon to be 56 in dec.Im really happy Im banded. I do realize I have to work with the band and its a tool. I still need to make healthy eating choices and eat small portions. My Dr. Dr. Eagon ( St. Louis, Mo.) said only have 1/2 cup per meal, 2 snacks and 64 oz. of liquids. Im changeing alot of habits and making new food choices. Since my lap band Im down 15 lbs. Ill be thrilled if this keeps up each month. I take anti depressants and they tend to slow down youre weight loss. I love this thread and I read it as I eat my meals to help me slow down and encourage me. Thanks to everyone out there. Keep up the good work:eek::cool::clap2::clap2::whoo::whoo::cool::clap2::clap2::whoo:

:welcomeB: Linda,

No membership requirements here! We're happy to have you join us. This is my major source of encouragement, education, inspiration!

If you go up to "Thread Tools" you'll see an option to subscribe to this thread. Click on that if you haven't already figured that out, and you should get an email every time there is a new post.

:welcome:

thanks phyllser for the encourament. Its good to know people read this thread and go to the last page. From Linda E

Hi my name is Linda E. I was banded Sept.11 2007. I would like to join the 50 and older club. Im 55 soon to be 56 in dec.Im really happy Im banded. I do realize I have to work with the band and its a tool. I still need to make healthy eating choices and eat small portions. My Dr. Dr. Eagon ( St. Louis, Mo.) said only have 1/2 cup per meal, 2 snacks and 64 oz. of liquids. Im changeing alot of habits and making new food choices. Since my lap band Im down 15 lbs. Ill be thrilled if this keeps up each month. I take anti depressants and they tend to slow down youre weight loss. I love this thread and I read it as I eat my meals to help me slow down and encourage me. Thanks to everyone out there. Keep up the good work:cool::eek::clap2::clap2::whoo::whoo::cool::clap2::clap2::whoo:

Welcome LindaE - We needed everyone we can get to help us all through this journey of learning a whole new life style...

Hi Linda E and welcome.

Lots of people here talk about cups measurements. I have a cup measurement here in the UK but I do not think I could survive on only one and a half cups of food a day, so I was wondering what would your cup measurement equate to in lbs and ozs.

LindA E:)

hi, I had my lap band done the same day yours was done...Sept.11

Green

I really enjoyed reading about your experience with PS facelift. It sounded like a tough ordel. I'm anxious to hear how you feel when your new face is done (eyes normal, swelling gone ect.):eek:

Hi my name is Linda E. I was banded Sept.11 2007. I would like to join the 50 and older club. Im 55 soon to be 56 in dec.Im really happy Im banded. I do realize I have to work with the band and its a tool. I still need to make healthy eating choices and eat small portions. My Dr. Dr. Eagon ( St. Louis, Mo.) said only have 1/2 cup per meal, 2 snacks and 64 oz. of liquids. Im changeing alot of habits and making new food choices. Since my lap band Im down 15 lbs. Ill be thrilled if this keeps up each month. I take anti depressants and they tend to slow down youre weight loss. I love this thread and I read it as I eat my meals to help me slow down and encourage me. Thanks to everyone out there. Keep up the good work:cool::eek::clap2::clap2::whoo::whoo::cool::clap2::clap2::whoo:

Hi Linda, I am going to be getting my lapband hopefully the end of November or first part of Dec. I am 55 and I will be 56 in December. My BD is on the 16th. When is yours. Welcome aboard here. I sure have learned alot in my short time coming to this site. Good luck to you. Brenda

Howdy, Y'all! I'm 52 and hoping to be banded November 1. I'll know for sure after my doctor consultation next Thursday. I've been catching up on this thread and I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences with others who may understand me a little bit more. :eek:

Good luck and keep posting!

Hello All,

I'm 62 going on 63. My husband has been on this thread so I decided to read here too. My husband is Don and he is skinnydippn42. He's going for the lap band first as he is 65 and now on Medicare. I'll need to wait most likely untill I'm 65 because Federal BlueCross/Blue Sheild will cover all of what Medicare won't pay. Even 10% is high for us but I had to waight! I've been posting on the introduction thread.

Nina

Hi I'm new to this room, it's great to read all the post from everyone. I had my lap band done Jan. 2007 as of today I've lost 71 pounds. Is this about right? My dietician seem to think I was doing just fine, I saw her today for my 3 month check-up! I've had three fills so far, I don't know if that's good or bad guess we're all different huh?

JKR

Hi Longhorn how are you doing with your band?

JKR

Hi Longhorn how are you doing with your band?

JKR

Hi, JKR! I don't have a band yet. I'm hoping to have my surgery November 1.

Your results sound fantastic to me! I hope I'm as successful!

Phyl,

How long has it been since you were banded?

JKR

Duh, Nov. 1st and I did read that....

JKR