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Hi all, I am new here, researching to see if the lap-band surgery is for me. Wondering if I am maybe too old, if having it done at this age would create more complications than a younger person. Anyone know?:)

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There was a thread just recently about this subject.....wish I could find it for you....there were lots of great replies.

I was banded at 61 going on 80....terrible health, terrible physical condition, using a walker part of the time, handicapped and pretty well useless. I figured I had nothing to lose but weight. Now.....less than a year later, I am 62 going on 63 - I've lost 110 lbs and I have my life back. I am healthier and happier than I've been in many years. I still have a lot to lose but if I don't lose another pound it has all been worth it. I not only have a life now.....I also have a future and I didn't have much of one before. :clap2:

Don't let age stand in your way!!

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Not only are you not too old, you will feel so much younger after you get the band and loose the weight. I am 54 have been banded for a yr and would do it again in a heart beat. Other then the obvious weight loss, the most important thing for me was regaining my joy of life. I lost that somewhere and forgot just how much fun life can be!

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Hi Mattie,

I am researching getting banded, too. I am 64 and pretty sure I am going to have it done. I am reading everything I can on it.

Trish2u

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Hi all, I am new here, researching to see if the lap-band surgery is for me. Wondering if I am maybe too old, if having it done at this age would create more complications than a younger person. Anyone know?:)

Hello! I am 54 and I have a date scheduled for Mexico in another week and a half. Can't wait!!! Go for it! :clap2: :clap2:

Megret

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Go for it! I am 53 and was banded 1/15. Everyone says I am just like my mother and she is 84 and going strong. I do not want to spend 31+ years on the sideline watching the world pass me by. I want to play with my grandchildren without running out of breath or stopping because my back or knees are killing me.

Life is not over at 50. If we play it right, it is just beginning. Haven't you heard - 50 is the new 30!

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I am 55 and went through this with a breeze. I wish I could have done this sooner but I will be 56 in Sept and if I had to do it all over again I would in a heartbeat. Outside of marrying my husband, this is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I do not feel my age, I feel like a kid again....it has opened up a whole new world for me.

Carol

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Hi all, I am new here, researching to see if the lap-band surgery is for me. Wondering if I am maybe too old, if having it done at this age would create more complications than a younger person. Anyone know?:)

hi mattie!

heck no-don't let age stop you! i'm 32 but feel like 70 due to my weight. we can only feel younger when we get this surgery, no matter how old we are! stay positive and keep us posted on your journey! best of luck to you!

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I am 58 and going to banded early April..I am told no difference regarding age with the lap band...we will see, i guess...lol

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Hi Mattie,

I am 50 right now and will be 51 on February 1st. I'm not banded yet, but I've seen my surgeon and am getting there on setting a surgery date! I've spent the past 25 years not dating or enjoying life at all. I'm looking forward to getting healthy and possibly finding someone to share my life with. I can't wait for the new me!

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I'm 52 and was banded in March last year. I'm walking without a cane now and just look forward to things getting even better.

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