Should I be worried about my age?

DynamoMini · February 12, 2007

I am considering surgery in April due to a trip planned in March. Are there any other "older" patients out there? :phanvan

Am I crazy at 57 to be considering this surgery? I have 100 pounds to lose to be a "normal" weight and have other issues like Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. I feel like the band is the perfect tool to support my weight loss process, and not regain the weight. Which has been a lifelong pattern. I'll be watching and hope to hear from you.

Thanks,

marjon9 · February 12, 2007

I am considering surgery in April due to a trip planned in March. Are there any other "older" patients out there? :phanvan
Am I crazy at 57 to be considering this surgery? I have 100 pounds to lose to be a "normal" weight and have other issues like Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. I feel like the band is the perfect tool to support my weight loss process, and not regain the weight. Which has been a lifelong pattern. I'll be watching and hope to hear from you.

Thanks,

Hi Mini, honestly the best place to start is to read this thread:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/weight-loss-people-t21117.html?t=21117&highlight=older

This topic has come up a lot lately. I'm 54 and banded about a month now. I'm happy I did it. Remember, 60 is the new 40.

Best of luck on your journey.

NowNotSoBigGuy · February 12, 2007

It's not too late, as long as you're vertical. No spring chicken here, but doing some things these days that surprise even me, e.g. working out 4x week at the health club.

HamuChan · February 13, 2007

My mom had lap-band surgery at 57. I think it was a great move for her! As you get older its more important than ever to keep your weight down. Don't worry about your age.

mfw1941 · February 13, 2007

I am considering surgery in April due to a trip planned in March. Are there any other "older" patients out there? :phanvan
Am I crazy at 57 to be considering this surgery? I have 100 pounds to lose to be a "normal" weight and have other issues like Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. I feel like the band is the perfect tool to support my weight loss process, and not regain the weight. Which has been a lifelong pattern. I'll be watching and hope to hear from you.

Thanks,.

I think that I am the oldest on the site currently. I had my 66th birthday on January 30 and had my surgery on Jan 31, 2007. I consider my age the major reason for getting the band. I have been fairly lucky with my health (if you don't count bypass surgery in 1989-no problems since) but decided that if I didn't do something to help it along, it was going to start to pay me back for all of the abuse. Did very well with the surgery and have firmly convinced that this is the best decision I have made in a long time.

Don't ever feel foolish for doing what is best for you, no matter your age.

aaamom · February 13, 2007

My dad was 70+ when he had his surgery last April. He has lost 75 pounds, looks and feels great !!!!!

Good luck

jcbydesign · February 13, 2007

Nope, don't give it a thought. Plenty of us out here who have had the band and are doing really well. I was 58, had the surgery May 23, '06, have lost 77 pounds and have about ten to go. I feel great and when I saw the pic of me that the surgeon took just before surgery I almost didn't recognize me. Talk about a shock!

DynamoMini · February 14, 2007

Thanks for all the support and information. I think it is wonderful to have this website to ask these questions. I already work out 4 -5 times a week at the gym, so part of my journey is underway.

I deserve to have a healthy life, at whatever age! Thanks again,

Biomama · February 17, 2007

I was just banded on 2/12/07 and 2 months from turning 60. No, you are not too old. I'm looking forward to being a "better me" for whatever years I do have left. May as well go out in style!