What Age were you when Banded or if you're considering Banding?

[Jilly 0]

I was banded Oct. 16, and I am 69 years of age. I think I am the oldster on this board. I had my first fill 2 days ago and I can really feel a restriction. I have lost 28 lbs. The best thing I've ever done. No problems at all, so I really don't think age is a factor at all.:clap2:

[Newstart101507 0]

I was banded 6 weeks ago, age 55. I was worried about doing it at my age and with my medical issues. Glad I did it - - sailed through the surgery with no problems. My doctor's website say's he considers surgery on 15 to 70 year olds.

[gotta be me 0]

I was 58 and very worried no doctor would do it as I'd heard I was too old-funny I don't feel too old. Anyway, I wish I could have had this done before I developed just about every co-morbidity there is related to weight. I was very physically active during my youth, but the weight gain really stopped me in my tracks and then all the related stuff about did me in. I do credit this surgery with saving my life. My insurace absolutely will not pay for anything like this to help save a life. :whoo:So I'll be paying back a loan until h _ _ l freezes over. :think Still worth it.

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[sfeiner 2]

I looked into bypass surg when I was 57 and was told I was 2 old so let it go. As soon as I heard about lapband I knew I wanted it. Just wish I could've had it many years ago.

[crystalcml 0]

I have been looking into banding since I was 19. I am 25 now and hopefully I will still be 25 when I have the surgery.

[ellebrookes 1]

25. was just banded nov 27th. not even a week ago

[kacee 3]

I just turned 56. I have seen several 60+ banders on the forum. I've seen the cut-off age around 70. When I started considering it last spring, though, and I was talking to my Mom, we discussed my age. I didn't want to get into a category that was "iffy" so I didn't want a long-drawnout insurance battle (not being a self-pay I could hav looked at at least 6 months to more than a year to get qualified).

[MC Cindy 0]

I am 32 and wish I would have done this years ago.

[green 6]

I was banded a year ago at the age of 57. I reached goal within the year. I was so pleased about the new body that I have just had a complete face life, a surgery which is much more taxing for the body to go through by the way.

[green 6]

um...face lift, not face life! Sorry about the typo.

[Jeni 85 0]

21...... actually 2wks before my 22nd birthday:whoo:

[Kat817 19]

Green---was wondering when your face "life" was----hope you recover quickly and beautifully!!

Kat

[LadyTrisha 0]

I just turned 48 and will be getting banding on the 29th of this month.

My doctor was the one who told me that I was still young and to go for it (even though I've had to be a self-pay because Kaiser in So. Cal will only pay for gastric bypass).

Sometimes I wonder "what if" I had gastric bypass 5 years ago when I first started my journey; but I'm sure that this is the place I'm meant to be, and that the gastric bypass didn't happen for a reason, KWIM?

Looking forward is a good view to have

[StephC 0]

I was 44 when I was banded - just 2 months before my 45th birthday. I also didn't need it when I was in my 20's but the 30's were hell - I yoyo'd through them and the first part of my 40's I gained another 50 lbs. I remember trying so hard to lose weight for my sons wedding and I ended up being at my fattest. BUT I'll be thin for my dd's weddings.

[goddezz 0]

I've been thinking about it since I was 21, I'm 23 now and my surgery is tomorrow.