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I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

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HOwdy! I am 57 and was banded 1/17/11. l lost 40 lbs. so far. I will not kid you, it is hard - this journey - Good luck to you and keep us posted on your progress. :)

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I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

Hi! My name is Patti and I was just banded a week ago Friday. I am 57 and all went very well. I live in Southern CA.

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I am 58 and live in Birmingham, AL. I have recently completed the 6 month prep where I'm supposed to lose wt. under a Dr.s supervision. I also must attend a support group mtg. I did that today. I suppose Mon. I will hear from them and they will tell me about the liquid diet. My surgery is to be covered by insurance. Hope things work out for you.

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Thanks for your replies! I was beginning to think I am too old for this. I have a stress test/electrocardiogram scheduled for March 31 and then hopefully my cardiologist will clear me for surgery!

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I'm 51. I think there are a lot of us in this age group out here. I start my pre-op diet on the 31st and surgery on 4-14.

I'm from Illinois, but my dad is from west Texas and I have a lot of family all over your state.

Welcome!

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Hey Sandy1...you are by far not the alone in being over 50 on this board. There are quite a few of us out there. I am 55 yrs old and am almost 3 yrs out from having LB surgery. One of the best decisions of my life. I feel a good 30 yrs younger. Good luck with your pre-op tests.

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I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

Hi

I was 54 when I was banded last year. I am not in Texas, but I am from Texas! I lived in Lake Jackson until I was 4. And was born in Freeport at the Dow Hospital! All near you :)

I had no problem getting clearance for the surgery. I had a lot of tests, but did not see an actual cardiologist.

I did well with the surgery and with weight loss since. My main symptom right now, though, is ongoing fatigue.

I do not regret getting the band and it has drastically improved my health -- avoided diabetes,etc., and I can now walk up stairs and continue on without thinking I'm about to die :)

Is there anything else you wanted to know about?

I'm glad you are going after approval for the band. Such a caring thing to do for yourself - a real intervention that only you can do.

Go for it!

~hiddn

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I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

Hi,

I am 57 and had lap band surgery on 1/30/11. I have had no issues and lost 23 lbs to date. 't seem to notice any difference I had my first fill last week and don't seem to notice any difference so far. I still get hungry:)

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Hey Sandy1...you are by far not the alone in being over 50 on this board. There are quite a few of us out there. I am 55 yrs old and am almost 3 yrs out from having LB surgery. One of the best decisions of my life. I feel a good 30 yrs younger. Good luck with your pre-op tests.

I had lapband surgery in Oct 2008 and originally lost 25 lbs and then gained all back and then some. I am trying to motivate myself back into starting this journey over again since I still have the band. I had some problems with reflux and they took all the fill out about 6 months ago. I am so depressed about going through major surgery and being a failure again. I am not in anyway trying to discourage people I just failed myself.

Cheryl

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Hey Sandy1...you are by far not the alone in being over 50 on this board. There are quite a few of us out there. I am 55 yrs old and am almost 3 yrs out from having LB surgery. One of the best decisions of my life. I feel a good 30 yrs younger. Good luck with your pre-op tests.

Thank you so much! What a great feeling knowing one is not alone!!!!!!!

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I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

i am 53 just get banded 2wks ago doing good no pain never take any meds since i came fr. the hospital walk 1mile today i lost 27 lbs and stop getting worried maybr its me any way good luck.

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I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

i am 53 just get banded 2wks ago doing good no pain never take any meds since i came fr. the hospital walk 1mile today i lost 27 lbs and stop getting worried maybr its me any way good luck.

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Sandy1, Southern CA here at the age of 52 was banded last August and it was the best thing that I have done for myself.

Cheryl1952, you have not failed, just got caught on a bump in the road of life. Start at square one with your physician's plan (like when you were first banded) and get back on track. You can do this.

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I am looking to talk with others in their 50's that either are trying to be banded or already have the band. I am a 54 year old lady in Houston Texas. I am a self pay and just trying to get cardiologist approval at this time. I would like to hear back from others in this age group. If you are in Texas even better!!! Thanks

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