How old were you when you were banded? I am looking for the oldest person (at least ont his site) to be banded. I was 29, and I think it would be great for my mom but she is 63. Is that too old? I would love any input.

If you go back to forum and you scroll down, there is age specific forum groups and there is a group for the sixties. I'm sure somebody there could probalby help you with that.

Good luck.

I am 55 and when I first started looking into the surgery, I thought my age might be a concern. Ha. I felt like a youngster next to some of the women at the seminar, some in their late 60's. The doctor told them they weren't too old (but I assume they probably had to go through more pre-op testing, maybe get a cardiology release, etc.). I'd say go for it, you're never too old to start taking better care of yourself and enjoying life more!

I was 60 but I know there are older ones out there.

How old were you when you were banded? I am looking for the oldest person (at least ont his site) to be banded. I was 29, and I think it would be great for my mom but she is 63. Is that too old? I would love any input.

Hi- I was 64yrs when banded this 5/6th. My sister was over 60 when she had a RYN surgery, and she had some serious health issues. It probably saved her life.

I wasn't as heavy and didn't have any life threatening problems so I decided I wanted the band. I wouldn't loose as much and it would be a slower loss.

I have only lost about 15 lbs since I started, but I feel so much better just having those lbs off. I have sleep apnea, high cholestral and am post polio so have physical bone and muscle problems.

Hey there I am 60 and just had my band on the 19th.. I am doing great .Yes you have to go through a lot more pre testing but I am so glad they do it like that. I too was afraid I was too old but they do this operation on 70 year olds too..

Never to old to feel better ... I can't wait to get off my meds.

i was 45, but my dad was 67 and over 300 lbs.

I was 52 and it was the best decision I ever made.

Both my wife and I had the surgery on the same day.

My surgeon says he doesn't like to band folks over 65, unless they are a pretty healthy 65yo.

My surgeon says he doesn't like to band folks over 65, unless they are a pretty healthy 65yo.

I don't understand doctors that have upper age limits. Do retired folks not deserve quality of life? Don't doctors think they would be healthier if they were thinner?

Never did understand that one.