I had a friend tell me her doctor told her she is too old to be banded at 60 and I thought I've seen postings of some on this website over 60 so I'm curious to see how old you were when you got your band or how old you are now if you're going through the approvals/insurance process to get banded in the upcoming year.

I'm 51 now and will 52 by the time I get banded.

Thanks.

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.

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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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.

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.

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

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).

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

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.

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

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

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

Kat

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

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.

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

Hey everyone!!!

I was 44 when I was banded. Its been great so far. I've always been heavy, so I look forward to being skinny.