I will be a self pay and going for my consultation next week. I am 62 and really would like to have this done as an outpatient. Do you think this will be possible?

I have the normal comorbidites that go with obesity

Thanks!

I will be 60 in January and I went for my first appointment yesterday. The doctor said that I was a good candidate, due to my medical problems. I have several appointments scheduled and I guess the outcome of those will determine whether or not I can have the surgery. My doctor didn't seem concerned about my age.

Thanks...good luck! I can't wait to go and see him.

I;m 60 and half and ready for my surgey on August 20th, evething is ok with the Dr's and Insurance. Should be a fun ride!!!!

I'm 54...not quite 60 yet but headed that way!

There's a thread (click on "home" and then scroll down) for 60's so I'm sure there are a bunch.

I think it's a great tool and hope you love yours too!

My dad had the surgery at age 65, two years ago. He was home (3 hours away) by that night and back at work the next day (PROBABLY not advised) and he did great. He lost about 70 lbs right at first then stopped, then just recently started losing again. For a total of 118 lbs. He's doing great. I'm scheduled for my band in 13 days......yay!!!!!!! Good luck to you. Hope this helped. God Bless.

Thanks everyone...and good luck to everyone waiting for their surgery. I hope to have mine in October...if everything goes ok...that is a good time for me to start the journey.

Your Dad rules Cajunmama!

I just turned 60 on feb 12th, i had the lapband done on feb4th, best thing i ever gave myself..going and feelibg great, have lost 60 pounds,dropped several meds and insulin went from 70 units to 20 units..hopeing to stop all of it. I had open heart surgery in 03..and had bad reflux..not any more..i have not since surgery..you do this and it will change your life, you will never be sorry...good luck