After attending the introductory seminar at the hospital where I plan/hope to get my lap band the surgeon said just one thing that put a damper on my spirits. She said that the only group that doesn't lose weight or not too much but have health benefits are post menopausal woman. Of course..... I am 48 but still pre menopausal.

Anyone out there over age 45 that can proudly boast a good loss and put these statistics to bed?? Anyone...:help:

I'm 60 (61 in April) I was banded on 8/20/07 I have lost 42 lbs. My Dr. tells me I'm right on schedule. I'm still getting fills and have not reached my "sweet spot". The wonderful news is my blood pressure and blood sugars are all normal now. So I just added some years to my life.

Ya Ya

Am 50 years young, and way past post menopausal. No hormone therapy what-so-ever (keepin' that razor handy for my chin :confused:). I had no other 'real' health issues (am sure blood workups would disagree) prior to banding...just fat.

I was banded in January of 2007, and have lost over 100 pounds (gotta update that ticker).

I exercise at the gym, 1.5 - 2.0 hrs, 5 days a week. Don't know if it helps weight loss tremendously, but I am addicted to how it makes me feel, and how it appears to be reshaping my blob body. Over 20 inches gone from my waist alone.

Also, I eat out all the time. I might "cook" at home maybe one or two meals a week.

I still have lots to lose, and it is coming off slower now, but that's OK. The benefits of living comfortably, mentally and physically are very rewarding. It is hard. I still struggle. I'm not big on denial. I was a volume eater. I just flat out eat tons less than I used to...slowly, and I enjoy it more.

It can be done. There are frustrations...but none as monumental as trying to look good in a size 28!

Cindi:

I had to laugh at your comment about keeping the razor handy for the chin. I actually keep tweezers in the car and pluck in the car all the time. One day I glanced over at the car next to me and another 40 - 50'ish woman was plucking too. LOL! I started menopause symptoms when I turned 40 because of taking tamoxifen. Seemed along with the chin hairs came another 40 pounds. Thank goodness they're gone!

We have something else in common too. I've lost 111 pounds as of this morning and have about 50 to go. I'm not sure exactly what my goal is because I'm guessing that at 160 pounds I'll be in a size 12. I'm shooting for that size 12.

Good job with the exercise. I really enjoy walking alot. I have yet to go to a gym to start strengthening exercise, but I'm hoping to start by April 1st. I know it's a bad excuse, but I cannot stand the thoughts of getting out of work, out into the cold, going to work out, and then out to the cold again. I'm in New England. So, I figured I'd wait until 4/1 to start going to the gym. Right now I'm walking 5+ miles, or 2 hours per day, 6 days per week.

Congratulations on your 100+ pounds gone forever.

Sue

Cindi:

I had to laugh at your comment about keeping the razor handy for the chin. I actually keep tweezers in the car and pluck in the car all the time. One day I glanced over at the car next to me and another 40 - 50'ish woman was plucking too. LOL!

That's hysterical, Sue! Beats looking over and seeing someone stuff their face with a double-quarter-pounder, tho, doesn't it? Pass the napkins, please...and close your mouth when you chew...

I started menopause symptoms when I turned 40 because of taking tamoxifen. Seemed along with the chin hairs came another 40 pounds. Thank goodness they're gone!

I was done with the whole lot at 37. Doc wouldn't believe, did the blood work...yep! I was thrilled!

We have something else in common too. I've lost 111 pounds as of this morning and have about 50 to go. I'm not sure exactly what my goal is because I'm guessing that at 160 pounds I'll be in a size 12. I'm shooting for that size 12.

Oh, that is just amazing! Congrats! Total, I think a loss of 160 lbs would be in order for me. Everything is so different now (from the last time I was at a normal weight), that I don't know what it will look like...so numbers may change. I'm shooting for 140 lbs....now everyone put away their calculators :confused: In my youth, 140 meant a size 6-8.

Good job with the exercise. I really enjoy walking alot. I have yet to go to a gym to start strengthening exercise, but I'm hoping to start by April 1st. I know it's a bad excuse, but I cannot stand the thoughts of getting out of work, out into the cold, going to work out, and then out to the cold again. I'm in New England. So, I figured I'd wait until 4/1 to start going to the gym. Right now I'm walking 5+ miles, or 2 hours per day, 6 days per week.

That is a great workout! I do my cardio on the treadmill or elliptical, and the miles don't go that high, as I do interval training. When my hair is wet with sweat, I'm done! Even in Texas, we get some cold days...and lots of wind. I get colder much easier now due to losing my insulation suit!

Congratulations on your 100+ pounds gone forever.

Same to you!