Banding after age 50

[JanPuppyLover 2]

I've been reviewing the weight loss statistics contained in some of the message boards here and have been wondering how many people might be over the age of 50. I know that the ability to lose weight slows down as we age (I have experienced this) and am wondering what the experience is of other people in this age group-- especially women.

It varies by person of course, but it appears to me that most people are losing in the range of 7-10 pounds a month-- with a few much higher and a few lower. Just curious if anyone has any observations or personal experiences regarding the impact of weight loss and age.

Thanks-- and thanks to all for the wonderful education on here. I have been reading these message boards for hours and hours.

[Phranp 46]

I've been reviewing the weight loss statistics contained in some of the message boards here and have been wondering how many people might be over the age of 50. I know that the ability to lose weight slows down as we age (I have experienced this) and am wondering what the experience is of other people in this age group-- especially women.

It varies by person of course, but it appears to me that most people are losing in the range of 7-10 pounds a month-- with a few much higher and a few lower. Just curious if anyone has any observations or personal experiences regarding the impact of weight loss and age.

Thanks-- and thanks to all for the wonderful education on here. I have been reading these message boards for hours and hours.

I had surgery when I was 53 (55 now). Though the numbers on the scale are not moving as fast as some of the younger people; I was wearing a size 26 when I started this journey and am wearing a size 14 jeans with room to spare at this very moment! I discovered that I had to be consistent with my exercise - I power walk (no running due to back surgery +) 3 miles M-F before work and 2 miles on Saturday and Sunday. I am currently in physical therapy to get my back in shape so that I can walk morning and evening. I look forward to it.

It is true that I wish I would have had lap band sooner, but I am soooooo glad I did it no matter how old I am!

Best thing I EVER did for myself.

As for losing slower than others, I look at it this way: with the help of the band I lost weight, got off medications, feel better about myself, and spend money on myself instead of my adult children ... without the band I couldn't keep the weight off even if I COULD get it off (tried many times), my self-esteem was in the toillette and all my money went to my kids because I didn't feel well enough to do anything or go anywhere. I'd say that slow loss or not this has been a WIN-WIN situation for me.

All the best to you.

~Fran

[NJGirl32 43]

I am 48 pushing 49 - and I had the band the end of May. I would say you are right that it seems to be about 7-10 pounds a month. The weight tend to come off slower as we get older-that's for sure-but at least it is coming off! I agree that exercise (although I hate it with a passion) gives you more energy and I think it boosts the metabolism.