Hi everyone! I am very new to the forum, and just found the 60+ thread. I find alot of helpful information on the forum, but it nice to see some others in my age group. I am 60 and just getting ready for lap band. I meet the surgeon the day before yesterday, and now I need to finish the 6 month supervised diet my insurance requires. I am still working, but hope to retire in a few years. I want to be healthy, and able to do things to enjoy that retirement. I am looking forward to getting to know you all better.

If that doesn't work, go to Home Page and look for "Suggestions, Feedback & Questions". Click on that then look for "how to get a ticker in your signature" Instructions worked for me.

Thanks a bunch. I finally got it. You have been an inspiration for a lot of us. Thank you for all your help and support.

Let us know how your surgery goes Plevy. Very interested in how you are faring

plevy

The ticker looks good! Glad the information helped you.

Thanks again! I went to a siminar last night and found the truth about the hair loss. Doctor said if you don't eat the protein advised by the doctor then that happens. If you do as told, no problem with that. Does anyone worry about care after age 65 up? From what I understand the doctors don't like to treat or operate on persons over age 65. Anyone have news about this subjuect?

Thanks again! I went to a siminar last night and found the truth about the hair loss. Doctor said if you don't eat the Protein advised by the doctor then that happens. If you do as told, no problem with that. Does anyone worry about care after age 65 up? From what I understand the doctors don't like to treat or operate on persons over age 65. Anyone have news about this subjuect?

The doctors in my area are operating on and treating patients into their early 70's. It probably depends on their general health and risks of complications from the surgery. I am 66, and have had no indication I would not be a candidate for surgery and the followup care. One of the centers I contacted had an age limit of 65, but the others (3-4) were more lenient. My center of choice is reviewing my file at this time and I hope to hear this week about appointments with the dietition and psychologist for evaluations and education. My overall health is very good, for which I am thankful. I do have severe arthritis which should be helped considerably by the surgery and weight loss.

I do like this site and the support we provide for each other. Best wishes to all of you - we are making huge positive changes in our lives!

Joann :redface:

I got the date for my surgery today!!!! It's schedule for August 4th. This will be a early birthday present for me, as my birthday is the 7th. No cake for me this year. But, I would really rather have a healthier rest of my life, than a piece of cake.

What a great early birthday present. You may not have the cake, but in reality you can still Celebrate a wonderful birthday. Imagination is a wonderful thing. Congratulations on the start of a new life.

I got the date for my surgery today!!!! It's schedule for August 4th. This will be a early birthday present for me, as my birthday is the 7th. No cake for me this year. But, I would really rather have a healthier rest of my life, than a piece of cake.

Congratulations KarenIn. I know how happy you must be. I felt like yelling it to everyone when I got my date. Keep in touch. My surgery is next Thursday the 17th. If you don,t hear from me for a couple of days, thats why. I am so happy for you----

plevy

Best of luck with your surgery. Let me know how everything goes. I will be thinking of you.

Wow! Good luck to both Karen and Plevy! You must be so excited...

I am looking forward to hearing how everything is going for you.

I went to the doctor yesterday because I felt like I had a sinus infection. Unfortunately, I was right. Now I am on strong antiboctics, and hope to get this cleared up quick so I don't have to postpone my August 4th banding date. I feel pretty confident the meds will clear this up in time. I would really feel bad if I had to postpone the surgery. I start the liquid diet Monday.

plevy How did everything go for you?

Hi everyone, I was banded May 21, 2008 and have lost 27 lbs. Had one fill on Jul 2. (2.5cc) I feel very little restriction. In fact, I can take my and full of pills at one time with water, and I feel that my eating routine hasnt changed at all. For instance, last night for dinner, I consumed 1 cntry frid steak (about 4 oz), creamed potatoes, and veg were broccoli and cauliflower steamed and 1 slice of garlic toast. It is much less then I used to eat at a sitting, but is'nt it still alot for having the band. I quit eating when I started getting comfortable, but was wondering if this is normal, or do I need a fill? Help PLEASE!!!!!!!!! I am losing about 1/2 or 1 lb a week. Also last question, has anybody tried the Quacker Rice Snacks and are they okey on our meal plans? Thanks for listening and looking forward to replys.

sunshine when were you banded? and what is the size of the band. Some people have to have 3, 4, etc fills before feeling restriction. Take your time about fills, but when you are eating over what your surgeon wants you then get a fill in small incruements. The other question, if you are swallowing pills whole, are they a horse pill or a tiny pill? If horse pills maybe you should ask your doctor for a alternate like liquid or cold you halve the pills. Having pills sitting in your pouch could cause problems to the lining of the stomach (or so I am told).

Hi Dodie, I was banded May 21, 2008. I take 7 pills in am (2 of them are large "avandmet and Hyzaar) others are aspirin, coreg, vitorin. The band size is 14 (AP Standard). I dont know what that means, but is what Dr told me when asked the size of band. He gave me a 2.5cc fill on Jun 2. Have had no problem swallowing, eating or digesting. Any suggestions?