"The over 40 crowd"....

[stept04 465]

I was just curious for people over 40 if the weight lose was significantly slower than younger people with the band? Or does it just seem to be different for everybody? I'm just wondering how my age (47) will play into the weight loss. I want my expectation to be within normal range so I don't get discouraged. I need an idea of what to expect. I've read 1 to 2 pounds a week, but I thought it might be slower the older you are because of metabolism slowing down with age. What did you all experience. Thanks

[DetChatt 188]

I turn 50 this year *gasp*, but I can still answer. LOL The older I get, the harder it definitely gets in regard to my weight and metabolism. I did lose about 2 pounds a week average (some weeks more, some weeks none) during the last 2 years since banded, but it has slowed down considerably since I hit "normal weight" status (but still trying to lose about 25 more vanity pounds). You may have to ramp up your activity to help speed things along. That really did the trick for me. Mind you, I'm no runner or anything. I do mostly walking and hiking, elliptical, and toning with P90x. But I know to put in some extra walking or hiking time if the weight isn't budging.

[JACKIEO85 308]

No, age doesn't always seem to play into weight loss with the band.

What seems to matter MORE is following the "RULES"

A good example is Why do some lose allot and other's lose close to nothing?

everyone's body is different, we all face different metabolic issues, hypertension, Thyroid issues, diabetes,Poly cystic ovary higher BMI, you name it, it's going to slow the WL progression.

And don't forget the Mental health issues or the Medications that are needed to HELP with all the above issues. *SIGH*

Now I've managed to depress myself thinking about all the obstacles...lol

But, yes 1-2 lbs a week is a good goal, it's a healthier way to go about losing , if your losing more CONGRATS!!

GOOD LUCK with your Journey~~~

[line-dancer 810]

65 here and I lost 8-10 a month until I got 20 lbs from goal and some illness...keep moving and track you intake and everyone is differant...

[Cazzy 725]

I lost 237 lbs in a little over 1 1/2 years I think that's a lot quicker than some younger ones, I was 56 when I started all this. Exercise when u get older is a key component when u are older as we just don't need as many calories or burn as many as the younger ones. I would sum up by saying that age has only a bearing on weight loss if you let it be

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

46 when i got banded

bmi was 62 when started...

i just do what the dr advised me to do (to help)

and let my body do what it does..i think larger bmi

lose quicker at the beginning but if a person (helps)

by doing their part, success is in their hands.......

[NJDad 173]

I am 46 years old, male. I am 6'4" tall.

I weighed 359 back in October when I started seeing the nutritionist.

I was at 340 the week before my surgery, in my last doctor visit before the surgery.

I was at 330 the evening after my surgery at the hospital April 24, 2013

I was 305 yesterday morning.......after a week of liquid diet, followed by nearly two weeks of mushy foods.

I hope these numbers give you an idea of what is reasonable to expect. I am doing nothing more than following the instructions of my doctor and nutritionist. Walking regularly, eating correctly and taking my Vitamins. And here is the best part yet......I have not been hungry.

Ron