I am 66 years old and I am just starting the process. I have a psych eval, and a Nutrition eval, on Wednesday. I actually started this process a year ago, by going to the seminar. I am a medicare ins. I was told it takes about a year as they only do a certain amount of Medicare. Then they called me and I went to see the Dr. last week. I have lost 44 lbs since last January. I am not sure why, but a year ago in July, i had a total knee replacement, then in October I had surgery to repair a c3-c4-c5 in my neck, and ever since they have healed up, no more pain, and a heck of a lot more active. I will keep you posted as I hope to continue on with this process.

Welcome to the forum. I am 60 and just had the surgery and am so very happy I did it.

I feel great now and am losing 2-3 lbs. a week, I go in for my first fill this coming Friday.

Best of luck and it takes a while for all this but it's worth it. And you are doing great with your weight loss Wow, 44 lbs.

Congratulations on your decision. I am 63 and had surgery 3/25/08. I jumped in feet first to the process, and am exercising (mostly walking) and eating better. I never would have been able to do this just dieting. I just had follow up bloodwork and am now off 2 cholesterol drugs, one of my blood pressure drugs (the other may follow later) and my reflux medicine. My doctor will send me in a bit for a sleep study to see how the apnea is doing (gone I hope). I have gone from size 22W to Misses 12-14. I walk in a park near home and feed peanuts to the squirrels. I refer to them as my personal trainers. I also belong to Curves and do my resistance training there.

I wish you all the success you have coming. Remember, the band is a tool, not a magic bullet. It helps with portion control. You still have to choose to eat healthy. If you do, and exercise, you will have an amazing journey.

Thank you so much for the support. I am a little worried about the psych evaluation. All I can think of is what if what if, they don't think I am a good psych risk. I have never been to a psychiatrist.

Louise