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Lapband date July 30th!! I am 60

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I am unsure how to do this guess I better learn I think it will be a good tool for me .Finally it is here!! Actually it only took me a month from time I saw the doctor.I still have my scope to do only this coming Friday. I am older then most but feel very confident.I would love to read a daily blog from someone that has had a lapband please let me know if you have one.My 2 wks before is coming up I think I am ready for the diet. Has anyone been like me trying to get the last good meals in I have been doing that for a couple weeks :confused: probably gained some more I will have to lose.

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Hi! I, too, tried to get in some favorite foods that I knew I would have to give up in the future. But I didn't gain to much. I had my surgery May 26th and have lost 25 pounds so far. I had my first fill last week. I wish you all the best with your upcoming surgery. Good Luck!

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Welcome, I am going to be 62. I had my lapband done in Oct 2009. To date I have lost 50 lbs post op, but 35 lbs on the 6 month diet my insurance required. My PCP advised me on my last apt that all my blood came back ok. No more high cholesterol and any other obesity signs. I know that it was not a"piece of cake" but I am moving on through. I am 7 lbs from my surgeons goal. Good luck to you!:confused:

Bye the way, we have a 60's or older group here. Join us there, if you like, we are a friendly bunch!

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Thank you so much !! good to here from you .....tonight fish tocos tomorrow Texas Roadhouse am suppose to start my 2 wk diet Thursday. Good luck to you Penny

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Welcome, I am going to be 62. I had my lapband done in Oct 2009. To date I have lost 50 lbs post op, but 35 lbs on the 6 month diet my insurance required. My PCP advised me on my last apt that all my blood came back ok. No more high cholesterol and any other obesity signs. I know that it was not a"piece of cake" but I am moving on through. I am 7 lbs from my surgeons goal. Good luck to you!:thumbup:

Bye the way, we have a 60's or older group here. Join us there, if you like, we are a friendly bunch!

Thank you so much for telling me about the older group I will look for it now!

Congrats on the good blood work. You are doing good!

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        We have to remember that everyone moves at their own pace. For some it may be harder to adjust, people may have other factors at play that feed into the unhealthy relationship with food e.g. eating disorders, trauma. I'd hope those who you are referring to address this outside of this forum, with a professional.


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