My first post. I am scheduled for the procedure on July 8th.

I am a 60 year old male who has been obese fo 30 years. BMI 40, wieght 250 Lbs, High BP, arthritis, etc. I hope to get down to 165 Lbs. I have tried most diets including WW, Atkins, etc. etc.and have allways ended up slightly heavier than when I started. I just retired and want to play more golf and travel (see the world). Well thats it wish me luck.

Best wishes to you. Keep posting...I'd love to hear how well you do. My mom is worried that she is too old to be banded. She is only 62 however. She also has high BP, arthiritis and is spending her retirement housebound because it's so hard to move. Hopefully, once I'm banded and she see the benefits and with the examples here on this board, she'll see the health benefits are worth it.

Welcome to Lap Band Land, tkelsey!! As you can see, I am your age and had the same issues this time last year BB (Before Banding!)...

If you are dedicated and committed to this life change, you will be very successful. I'm sure you've read "This is only a tool" and it is SO true. We are the ones who live with our bodies every day.

Best wishes to you--keep the golfing goal in mind!:rolleyes2: