New to the site.. no scheduled date yet. Still waiting for approval and for last pre op visit. Afraid a little... anyone in the 50's had this done?

Welcome to site. I only discovered it after banding wish I had known about it before as I think I would have asked better questions and been a lot more informed. I felt the info I received glossed over some of the finer details of living with the band. Also I think they made it sound a bit too easy which it defintely is not....you have to work with it and constantly adjust. I had my surgery in March at the age of 51 and felt I sailed through the surgery. I felt I could have gone home after leaving recovery and didnt feel I needed to stay overnight for medical reasons ( although it was good to stay and be looked after and pampered a bit which doesnt happen at home) So I dont think the age thing is too much of an issue as long as you are reasonably healthy which you may not be at any age age...so as long as your health is fairly Ok you should be right.

Cheers

M

I am 57 years old, had the band on July 29, 2009. As of today I am down 49 lbs! I feel great, joined the Gym and really moving now. Getting all sorts of compliments too. I would do it all over again tomorrow, no regrets. It is something you will live with the rest of your life, and your life will be longer due to the weight loss. Don't be afraid, do it for LIFE! If you can get use to heartburn, swelled feet and ankles, taking meds for everything related to being overweight, you can get use to being thin, with the band and love it.

Hello there. I have been reading this site's postings for a couple of weeks now and it really has been a help. I keep a notebook close,so when I read something I want to remember, check out or ask about I write it down. I am scheduled for surgery on 12/9. I am a little nervous about it, but not too much. I am in my late 50's. I have been using Jenny Craig and have lost 31 pounds so far. After speaking to my Dr's office I can continue to use that until surgery (just required to go to 1000 or 1100 calories for two weeks before surgery).

Well good luck to you and I hope all will go well for you.

Pam :bored: