Little late to worry about it since I am having my operation Monday but I can't help but notice that this forum is dead!

The Lap Band Over 70 forum is alive and well.

Hope I haven't made the wrong decision! Not second guessing, just making a statement.

I will post again when I'm up and conscious!

I was sleeved on 12/29/15, and yes I'm past 70!

Hello, I'm 73, and live in San Antonio, Tx. I had my surgery on 12/29/15. Feel I 'm doing well. I was also in the hospital for two nights, but that's my surgeon's routine for all. He also sends everyone(seniors) home with home health care.

I am on soft foods now, and introducing new foods according to my plan. Looking forward to having a buddy!

Hello Seniors, I'm finishing my 6 month nutrition classes next month and hoping for a February surgery date. It's encouraging to read these posts from older sleevers. Hope my surgery goes as well as yours. Btw, I'm a 72 year old great grandmother. Happy 2016 to you all.

While I am " on the cusp" at 69, I had my surgery a week ago. Let me know how you are doing and any particular problems for us older folks. My goal is the be around a long time to torment my family.

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Hope all is well. I am 72, had surgery in November 2015 and have no regrets.

I not losing as quickly a some because I am unable to excercise but I have lost a total of 45 lbs so far.

Good luck and stay encouraged!!!

Hi,

I'm 71 and I'm expecting to be sleeved in August if all goes as expected. I had a lapband for 14 years and had it removed in February. I have a lot of arthritis in my back so I don't exercise and I hope the surgery does something for my back as well as my self esteem.

Joy

Hello to all,

I'm 73 and had gastric sleeve surgery on Monday, May 16, 2016, spent two nights in the hospital, and now am home. I'm feeling good so far and have been walking a lot. I now look forward to continued weight loss and better health.

Paul

Good on you, Paul!

I was sleeved at 68 (am now 70). It was a great move for me. Lost 100 pounds and now weigh 135.

Feel great!

Thanks Ann. I'm very happy for you and look forward to joining the 100 pounds + group.

I am over 70 and had my surgery in November and am doing quite well: totally healed and no negative effects. I would recommend it to anyone who qualifies. Age should not be a deterrent.

My weight loss has slowed down because I can not excercise. I now have to be mire diligent in maintaining my diet.

Anyone else having problems losing?

Hello to all,

I'm 73 and had gastric sleeve surgery on Monday, May 16, 2016, spent two nights in the hospital, and now am home. I'm feeling good so far and have been walking a lot. I now look forward to continued weight loss and better health.

Paul

Hello to all,

I'm 73 and had gastric sleeve surgery on Monday, May 16, 2016, spent two nights in the hospital, and now am home. I'm feeling good so far and have been walking a lot. I now look forward to continued weight loss and better health.

Paul

Hi PaulBenn,

I am 72 and am doing well. Stay on track and be encouraged that you will meet your goal.

I live in Arizona and am walking before it gets too hot to be outdoors. I'm limited in my ability to excercise so I need to be careful with my diet.

My biggest problem is maintaining motivation to cook daily for myself vs eating out.

Is there anyone out there living alone with some tips on meal prep or a good recipe site?

I'm not in the 70's club, but this website has a lot of recipes and information that you might find helpful. You also might want to check out Pinterest and search for weight-loss surgery recipes or gastric sleeve recipes. You all are so inspiring and congratulations on this new phase of your life.

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com

Hello from Sweet Nan. I just joined. I am 75, and this whole process has been a little rocky for me. Had a hernia repair along with the sleeve. About 30 days after my surgery date, I have only lost 8 pounds (actually lost 10, but gained back.) I'm trying hard, but disappointed with my progress (or lack thereof.) Very happy to compare notes with the others in our special age group.

Hi sweet Nan

Sounds like you are also having problems losing. the only advantage I have is that I can't consume as much volume so I have a o be diligent with the diet. Someone told me that they got back on track by going back to drinking three shakes a day and having one meal. I'll let you know how that works.

process rocky - hernia repair with sleeve. disappointed with progress

@@Sweet Nan

welcome, welcome, welcome to sleeveland!!

sorry you've had a rough start

hernia repair at the same time as sleeve couldn't have helped

you never "ONLY" lose X mount of weight

you loose X amount of weight -great

look at the positive of whatever weight/inches you've lost, not what you haven't lost!!

remember to follow all the rules you learned

any questions -ask!!

read other posts/answers on this board too

drink at least 64+ oz of Water a day

eat Protein first (ie chicken, fish)

plenty of protein

keep track of EVERYTHING you put in your mouth!!!

other rules you learned too

try and stay on track/encouraged, chin up

mental positive attitude is great (with everything in life too)

all of above is easier said than done

but i know you can do

i have faith in you!

btw - i'm being a "peeping" kathy in this group

i had my sleeve when i was turning 58

(snuck over from 60's group!!)

4 years after sleeve

i'm healthier and happier than i ever was!!!

and i look cute as a button too!!! LOL

good luck

kathy