Ready to join the "Band" wagon

[Goldie1109 0]

Hello All,

My bestfriend had RNY 4 yrs ago. I told myself that no matter what I would never consider any surgery. I just kept telling myself that I would just exercise the pounds away. Well, I have tried everything. I have been overweight since my daughter was born...1979...I have lost weight on several diets but it always comes back plus more...

I finally went to a Lap-Band seminar. I was so impressed. I have my first meeting with Dr. MS on Oct. 5. I am hoping to be banded by Nov. 7.

I thought that in my research that I should check out the "Horror Stories" all that did was confuse me. I don't know if they were just unhappy people who thought that the "Band" was a fix and not a tool :confused:, but I have decided to go for it.:whoo:

I am 48 and I keep thinking that I am too old for this. :faint:Then I thought that if I don't I will not be around to watch my twin Granddaughters grow up. Wish me luck!!

Goldie1109

[suecasb 0]

Hi Goldie, I'm 62 and I am "going for it" just a soon as I get the ok from my insurance.:confused:

[Goldie1109 0]

Hi Suecasb...

Thanks so very much for the reply...I am so happy for you, too.. It has truly brightened my outlook for the future.

I have also decided NOT to tell anyone but my husband and kids, for now anyway..

I was wondering if anyone else had told their boss that they were having a different surgery when they put in for the time off :confused:

[sewenup1 0]

Hi Goldie,

I have told my supervisor and manager the truth, they both know how hard I have been trying to lose weight and are both very supportive. They are almost as excited as I was when I got my first appointment.

I'm due to see the dietician on Friday and then the surgeon the following Wednesday and will hopefully have a date soon. When I spoke to the practice nurse at the surgery (she is also lapbanded) and told her of the things I had read on some of the threads and other bulletin boards, she reminded me that this is sometimes the only outlet people have because they haven't told people or have any personal support and so they seek help here. But I also know that there are more people out there that are glad they had the surgery than those who aren't.

Maybe we'll all be banded around the same time and can exchange stories etc.

[striver 0]

Hi there Goldie,

Im 48 this November and feel my life is just beginning.

I have been investigating LP surgery for a few months now and I am convinced u are never to old to reclaim your life back.

I am so positive about it all now....... am going for intro seminar on 9 October and am very excited.....

For me its not about getting into a bikini its about quality of life int he future I'm not ready to get into my coffin just yet!!!!

DEAR DANNA - did u get my reply email?? I sent it a while ago

kind regards M

[SuzyGayle 0]

Goldie, you are never too old to be better.....and healthier! I had my surgery one week ago and have lost 13 lbs....am off one of my 5 diabetes medications....hey, I'm not going to look 25 at this age anyway, but that's not the goal....same with you, be around for your grandchildren!

Good luck !

[Lucylu 0]

Hi suzygale - I see that you have lost 13 pounds in one week - congratulations! I was banded on Wednesday and when I weighed myself on Thursday I had gained 4 pounds! Today I have lost 2 of those pounds but still a little bummed. Did you weigh yourself during the week? When did you notice you had dropped the weight?

Thanks!

[carol422 0]

Hi Goldie, I'm 51 and can't wait to get approved. I want to be healthy and be around for many years! Don't let your age stop you from achieving your goals. Remember age is just a number!

Keep reading here, I found a lot of info and it has only inspired me to keep coming back and learning as much as possible before I have my surgery.

[DonHoll1 0]

Welcome to all the new people. Keep us up to date on your progress towards your band.People here are very supportive. Donna

[Wendell Edwards 73]

Hello All,

My bestfriend had RNY 4 yrs ago. I told myself that no matter what I would never consider any surgery. I just kept telling myself that I would just exercise the pounds away. Well, I have tried everything. I have been overweight since my daughter was born...1979...I have lost weight on several diets but it always comes back plus more...

I finally went to a Lap-Band seminar. I was so impressed. I have my first meeting with Dr. MS on Oct. 5. I am hoping to be banded by Nov. 7.

I thought that in my research that I should check out the "Horror Stories" all that did was confuse me. I don't know if they were just unhappy people who thought that the "Band" was a fix and not a tool , but I have decided to go for it.:whoo:

I am 48 and I keep thinking that I am too old for this. :faint:Then I thought that if I don't I will not be around to watch my twin Granddaughters grow up. Wish me luck!!

Goldie1109

Hi Goldie!

I was banded at age 49.

My only regret was not being banded earlier.

And my Grandsons LOVE having an active Grandpa!

[Goldie1109 0]

Well Hello All,

I just figured out how to find my thread and see all of your Wonderful replies...I am so Stoked!! I really love this site and I have been reading a ton of threads and I am learning more every minute.

I will be glad to keep up with you all and watch our tickers drop:whoo:

Way to go SuzyGale!! One down and 4 to go...Heatlh is what this is all about...although looking 25 again would be great I do know that it just ain't happin here...

Thank you all for your inspiring words...