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

Longhorn,

I will pray for you, lap band surgery was a piece of cake for me. I wish it was avalible for me years ago.

JKR

Thanks, JKR! I'm very excited and it helps to hear about experiences such as yours. Perhaps you could share some more about what it has been like for you when you have a chance. I'm learning as much as I can so that I, too, can be successful.

Hello Sharon,

I'm 62 now but soon will be 63. It's incouraging to know we can still loss weight even in our 60's.

Keep it up! Your an inspiration to me!:clap2: I can hardly wait to get mine done!

Nina

Hi All:

I was 62 when I got banded, will be 64 in a few days, and it is the best thing I have ever done for myself. It has been a learning experience, and has totally changed my life!

I just have a very small amount of saline in my Band, 0.75cc, went up to 1.50cc, but had problems with PB's. I am only 25lbs from my goal and it is very slow losing now but easily within reach!

Wishing you all continued succes on this Journey.

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. Good luck and keep posting!

Welcome Longhorn - this is a great place for info - read read read and ask questions wee are help to help all we can...

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

Welcome JKR - you have done quite well - only 3 fills in 9 months - that's great i am going for my 2nd fill on the 24th...

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.)

NM Sunshine - how are you doing?? you are 1 month out as of the 11th. Hows it going for you ??

Green - As you heal - would you do it again ??

How is all the gang this Sat Morning - here is Sunny So California Desert it's suppose to be 82 today... I have done a couple of loads of wash - been to the gym- 4 miles 1 hr. 5 mins.. pretty wiped out - exercise should be getting eaiser - but it seems to be getting harder.

Well there went the dryer - ck back later...

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

Wow! I wish I could say I lost 70 lbs. It's going so slowly for me.

I had bad pb last night again. I tried to eat a very thin crust piece of pizza. Won't be trying that again.

I keep battling the same 3 -4 lbs and can't seem to get below 50 lbs lost.

I know I can't handle anymore fill though

Wow! I wish I could say I lost 70 lbs. It's going so slowly for me.

I had bad pb last night again. I tried to eat a very thin crust piece of pizza. Won't be trying that again.

I keep battling the same 3 -4 lbs and can't seem to get below 50 lbs lost.

I know I can't handle anymore fill though

Denise

That's the good thing about the band - it won't allow you to eat stuff that isn't the healthiest - Do you like fish - it goes down real easy -

I eat fish 5-6 nights a week - bake it and eat tons of yellow crooked neck squash - also my band does allows me rice - I only make 1 cup (cooked) at a time and put 1/2 away for the next nights dinner.

Hi Y'll,

I have all my pre-op requirements done, just waiting for the Ins. Co's Blessing.

My wife Nina (yayaflowerlady) seems to be more interested in having the Banding done also. She's (just like all the rest of us) worried about complications, not working etc. As soon as we see my Dr. again we will talk to him in detail about Her health problems, her relatives that dyed early, etc., etc., that should convince him. If we could be banded not too far apart in time, that might work out good.

Until next time,

Don

Hi Y'll,

I have all my pre-op requirements done, just waiting for the Ins. Co's Blessing.

My wife Nina (yayaflowerlady) seems to be more interested in having the Banding done also. She's (just like all the rest of us) worried about complications, not working etc. As soon as we see my Dr. again we will talk to him in detail about Her health problems, her relatives that dyed early, etc., etc., that should convince him. If we could be banded not too far apart in time, that might work out good.

Until next time,

Don

Yes Don it would be great for you to be banded together - I think that would be the ideal sistuation since you both then would be eating the same healthy food togetther

Green: At least you kept your sense of humor! Sorry it's been such a rough go. Let us know in a few weeks if you think it was worth it. My sister in-law had a face and neck lift and I know she had a lot of pain. She also had them put filler in her lips. After watching everything she went through not sure I could put myself through it, but I don't know, vanity is a strong pull! May your recovery continue to be good and speedy!

Great NSV...... I was out to lunch with some friends today and when I went to pay my bill, I pulled out my driver's license. Guess what?? The weight is wrong!! But now its wrong in the right direction!! I'm almost 20 lb LESS than what it says!!

:whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo:

Since this last fill it's very tricky what will work and what will not. I have pbed really badly on fish, but most of the time it works well.

Had a bad experience tonight. Went to dinner with some girlfriends who chose a Thai restaurant. I knew there wasn't one thing on that menu that I could eat. None of them know about the band. I spent some time in the bathroom sliming, but luckily didn't throw up. I won't be going for Thai food anymore either.

Denise822 - I had trouble with thai food too. Especially the spring rolls (not fried). I do better with meat in a sauce. No rice or large chunks of anything.

It was a sorry surprise, because I love those tastes. I had trouble with Thai shrimp and scallops just this week. I need to cut my fish up really small and chew, chew, chew....

Throwing up isn't as bad as having a mouthful of slime and pain in the chest.

Yuck! Anyway if you don't have a special baseball team, root for the Rockies. They are playing Sunday night. It is amazing that no one was even that supportive until they became a winning team - I guess everyone loves a winner.

Hugs to all of you,

Michelle

Before this last fill, I could pretty much eat whatever I wanted. Now, vegetables give me trouble, unless they are cooked to mush.

I ordered soup, not knowing it would have huge hardly cooked vegetables in it. It really kind of sucks not being able to eat veggies anymore. But I have a lot more weight to lose!

We were babysitting our three youngest grandchildren this afternoon and evening. A little before bedtime, Grandpa took them in to the kitchen for a snack of milk and cookies.... home made chocolate chip cookies!! So he brings me one little tidbit of a cookie. It wasn't even enough to call a "bite" of a cookie. I savored it for a few minutes and then I hollered in to the kitchen, "Hey! Couldn't I have like maybe one HALF of a cookie???" Before my DH could answer, our 5 yr old granddaughter chimed in with "Don't you know you're not supposed to have any sweets??!! You're trying to lose FAT!" My DH came back in the living room, trying hard to suppress his laughter, and gave me another nibble of a cookie!

Since this last fill it's very tricky what will work and what will not. I have pbed really badly on fish, but most of the time it works well.

Had a bad experience tonight. Went to dinner with some girlfriends who chose a Thai restaurant. I knew there wasn't one thing on that menu that I could eat. None of them know about the band. I spent some time in the bathroom sliming, but luckily didn't throw up. I won't be going for Thai food anymore either.

Wow! Total bummer about the Thai food. :omg: I am crazee about Thai cuisine. :hungry:

I see that a few of you have been asking me for the latest news about the facelift. Thank you all for your interest and concern. I am starting to look much better and can actually leave the house now without attracting attention. My black eyes are almost gone and the swelling in that area is going down. My neck and jawline are looking pretty fabulous. I am still a little swollen around the mouth area and my mouth still doesn't work right; he gave me lips and did some of the stitching of my face lift inside my mouth. This means that it is a real ugly experience watching me eat or drink. I am only marginally more competant at this than a two year old. :phanvan

They have removed all the stitches and staples from my head and around my ears but I am very scabby. I have orders not to pick as this will lead to scars but this is difficult for me to do. This has also interfered with me upgrading my dye job. My hair looks a little peculiar as a result. I guess it is hats for Green, eh. My face still hurts a bit and it definitely feels like it doesn't belong to me, a result of the severed nerves, I suppose.

My husband is really pleased with the results of this surgery and that of the lapband which I had last Sept. Man, do I ever look different now! I went from a size 18W to a 12P or a 10R and from a 3X to an XL. And now I have a smooth and jowel free face, one with lips and cheekbones. I still need my tweezers and my reading glasses, though. I am, afterall, 58 years old. Only the surface has changed! :tired It has been an interesting experience to have had the experience of buying my way into the zone of cute. (Actually I couldn't have done any of this had I not inherited some money.)

As many of you may know, I have been defilled for awhile (since late July, I think) thanks to the worst case of acid reflux. I haven't gained any weight since my defill but I haven't lost any either. I do miss being filled, however. A filled band gave me confidence that I wouldn't turn back into what I was. This is one of my nightmares. :Banane10: And may be the reason why I have saved my favourite fat clothes.