Hey my Bandster friends!

I'm 28 and have decided that now is the right time for me to get banded. During the symposium I went to they mentioned how much better the band is for people of all ages and it got me curious - At what age did you get banded? Also - would you have done it sooner if you could?

Comments and advice are always appreciated!!!

Edited November 2, 200817 yr by Kellster

I was 31! I wish I would have done it sooner! In my 20s, so I couldve enjoyed the 20s more! But watch out 30s, here I come! LOL!

38. if i could have gotten the band placed to PREVENT the weight gain in the first place - i would have.

Agree totally.....the minute before I started gaining it. 46 when I had it done

I was 57 when I got it done and would have gotten it done in my 20's if it was available. It has been the best decision I've ever made...

hi

i was banded one day before my 41 birthday

Hi, I am new here and have an appointment to see a surgen next week, I live in california, and I am 51. I am wondering if anyone knows exactly how long do you have to wait to be banded after insurance says yes?

Hi, I am new here and have an appointment to see a surgen next week, I live in california, and I am 51. I am wondering if anyone knows exactly how long do you have to wait to be banded after insurance says yes?

Hi Anel,

My experience was that as soon as my health plan approved it, I had some pre-op stuff to do (appts with nutritionist and psych eval) then two info sesssions (one in a group, one solo with the surgeon) and then I was scheduled. My process was fairly fast, though - about 3 months from start to surgery date. I have heard of others needing 6 months to get through all the hoops - it really depends.

Stay strong, be proactive (as much as possible) and it will happen for you! :ohmy:

Hi, I am new here and have an appointment to see a surgen next week, I live in california, and I am 51. I am wondering if anyone knows exactly how long do you have to wait to be banded after insurance says yes?

First of all, Welcome!

Once you are approved and you have all of your pre-op requirements met (tests, classes, diet etc.) then you can have the surgery. I got my approval in the mail and after doing a short happy dance, :ohmy: immediately called my surgeons office and recieved my surgery date. I had to give myself time to get a few more tests and start the pre-op liquid diet so I was scheduled to be banded about two weeks later. There is usually an expiration date for your approval but they typically give you at least a couple months. From start (attending the seminar) to finish (surgery) it was just over a month. My insurance did not require much though.

Edited March 20, 200917 yr by Jodi_620

hello i was 31 when i had my surgery.

I was 59 and had decided I was not going into my 6th decade as fat and unhealthy as I have been all my life. I've known about the band for several years and knew only one other person who had it done. She has failed at it, so until I met several others with success that I seriously considered being banded. That and like I said, the concept of turning 60 and not changing anything in my life. I am so happy :thumbup: I took the leap!

I was 54 when I got the band. I do wish I had done it sooner. I had a friend who had it done years ago and never lost any weight, so I thought it didn't work.

I finally met someone else who was really successful and realized that maybe it could work for me.

I chose fifties but was actually banded a few days before turned 50. Was my big 5-0 present to myself. Best present ever!

I was 30, I don't wish I had done it sooner because I don't think I would have had the mind set and the discipline it takes to succeed with the band when I was in my 20s.

Wow you are amazing almost 150lbs, I hope to be like you some day soon. I am your age (48) and hope to have my band by June.

Hi, everyone, I was 27 and I am 30 now - would of done it sooner, if I had found out about it. I actually found out about it 1 week and had the surgery 2 weeks later.. I was sure this was going to work..Thankfully it did, from a size 16 to a size 8, from 243 lbs to 144... almost 3 years later.. I would do it all over again..

I was 62 when I was banded on April 28. My doctor was afraid that if I waited any longer to get banded, that some might consider me too old. I love it when younger doctors just toss you off as if you're done. In a week I should get my first fill and then take off from there. I am looking forward to it.