waiting for lap band approval

[rose1956 1]

I have finally got everything I need done , I am jsut waiting on approval from my insurance. I am nervous and excited at the same time, but I no this weight has to come off. My weight as of now is 257 and I am only 5'2 ,and I am 55 , my kids are telling I am to old for this surgery. What do you think

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[MelindaH 3]

I have finally got everything I need done , I am jsut waiting on approval from my insurance. I am nervous and excited at the same time, but I no this weight has to come off. My weight as of now is 257 and I am only 5'2 ,and I am 55 , my kids are telling I am to old for this surgery. What do you think

Rose, you are definately not too old. I am 54. At my informational seminar, I asked about age. My surgeon said they don't even look at age until you are 65 and then every case is considered on an individual basis. Do not listen to the naysayers, whether it be family, friends ins co or whatever. You are worth it. You are doing this only for yourself. Keep your chin up! Keep us posted. All the best to you,

Melinda

[Pittbull29 1]

Tell you're kids you gonna improve your health and be around forever! Good luck!

[rose1956 1]

So glad there is people in the same age group that I am in. I just hope my insurance approves this for me. This process is so long to get approved. Seems like it takes forever. I hope I learn how to navagate this site is a little confusing to me. But thanks for all the encouragement.

[miamia 1]

Hi Rose!

I'm waiting for approval, climbing the walls waiting for the call. Good luck to you!

So glad there is people in the same age group that I am in. I just hope my insurance approves this for me. This process is so long to get approved. Seems like it takes forever. I hope I learn how to navagate this site is a little confusing to me. But thanks for all the encouragement.

[Petunias 2]

I have finally got everything I need done , I am jsut waiting on approval from my insurance. I am nervous and excited at the same time, but I no this weight has to come off. My weight as of now is 257 and I am only 5'2 ,and I am 55 , my kids are telling I am to old for this surgery. What do you think

I think it is better late than never. Also, I remember when I was in my 20's, 40 seemed old, and in my 30's, 50 sounded old. Now that I am in my 50's, 75 is sounds old. In short, don't listen to the young, they don't really know what "too" old is yet!

Best of Luck and keep us posted!

[skiddles 66]

I'm 52 and I have 1 more nutrition class. I can't wait. My sister is 65 and gets around better than I do. She had it done 2 years ago. By this time next year I.m gonna out walk her!

[Peps 1]

Hi, I'm 59 and waiting to be banded (hopefully in September). Eighty is the "new" old in my book! You have to do this for yourself and your health--not anyone else. Good luck. Keep us posted!

Peg