Ohh I am so glad I had the band surgery. I have lost 115 lbs now and never thought this would ever happen for me. Nothing good ever happens to me , but this has. This is the thinnest I have ever been cloths are smaller and I FEEL GREAT. I feel that this procedure saved my life. I thank Dr Spivak from the bottom of my heart.

Is there an age limit for the surgery that you know if?

Ohh I am so glad I had the band surgery. I have lost 115 lbs now and never thought this would ever happen for me. Nothing good ever happens to me , but this has. This is the thinnest I have ever been cloths are smaller and I FEEL GREAT. I feel that this procedure saved my life. I thank Dr Spivak from the bottom of my heart.

Marleen, welcome to LBT and thanks for sharing your success!! Have you had any problems or concerns along the way? If you like, we'd love to hear a little more of your story.

Gram, there's no specific age limit for banding that I've ever heard of, but obviously your doctors will need to evaluate your general state of health before recommending you for surgery. But I know of people in their late 60s who have had it done. There's no reason to discount it as an option just because of a few extra years!

Thats so awesome!!! You've been banded for 3 yrs, is that right? With a loss of 115lbs.....What an inspiration!

I can only imagine how trilled you must be lossing so much weight and keeping it off.

Congraulations and a high five to you!!!

Thanks for posting and showing us that the band is the real deal not just another fad diet. Too many of thoses out there.

Marleen you should be very proud, that is an amazing job you have done with your band. I too would love to hear some of your stories.

Gram - I know some doctors cut people off at 64, but I also know some that are getting surgery in their 70's! I think that is super!

Marleen, that's wonderful! I love Dr. Spivak! I hope I can be as successful as you!

Gram, Harley's Nana's mother is getting a band and she's 73. I bet you could pm her for some helpful info.

My doctor was doing a 12 yr old when I was there! I thought that was really neat.

Gram, it depends on your overall health and your doctor. Like Marie said, my mom is getting banded April 7th. She had to do a few extra test that I didn't have to do, like the heart stress test. She passed with flying colors, so next Thursday she'll be one of bandster. Good luck on your decision.

Thanks Pat, for sharing that info. about your Mom. I know you're both excited for her.

Congrats and what an inspiration. It makes a person like me, jus starting my journey to read about a success story.

Thanks lots,

Maria

Congratulations on such a tremendous weight loss....and welcome to LBT..

I went for the last of my tests yesterday. I have 4 more lbs. to loose, then they send my letter and stuff to the insurance co. for approval. I think that's how it goes. Am I right?

Is anyone out there from the Albany area?

Marleen I would love to hear of your story as well as many others here. Please post about your journey

3 years is fantastic.

Yes please post your journey for those of us that are just starting. You have done a totally awesome job and are an inspiration to us just starting out. You have got to feel so proad of yourself :banana :banana :banana

Gram, my mom sailed through the surgery on Thursday, she even went to my aunt's 80th birthday party today and nobody even suspected she'd been operated on. She did great, good luck.

why do so many hide this from others? I am curious is all.. I am not judging, I had told more people than I wish i did.. I was just wondering what peoples motives are.