New 60+ Thread

[skinnydippn42 0]

It still did not work, but most of it made it.

There's a new band out now that someone posted about; This is the "Realize" Band. www.realize.com

CMMC uses both the Realize & Lapband Banding.

Don

[MaryD 0]

Don,

I am the one with the 2 incisions and the APLarge band. I have a doctor's appointment on Friday, and I will ask him more questions about the type of band I received.

Anyone who has had their 1st post-op: Do you have any suggestions about the questions I should ask my doctor at this appointment? I always seem to have questions when I get home, but never think of them in advance.

[MaryD 0]

This is the link for the shake recipes I have been using. There are more than 200, and I have found a lot of them that I just love. I don't feel as though I am dieting at all, yet I am steadily losing weight. I copied them off and put them in a notebook. Variety is the spice of life! Enjoy!:wink2:

http://lapbandtalk.com/f82/200-protein-shake-recipes-49774/

[KarenIn 2]

I lost 14 pounds in the last three weeks since I last seen the doctor, and am healing well (even with a large incision from hernia repair). The doctor was very pleased, and so am I. I started pureed foods tonight per the doctors instructions. I had 1/2 cup of pureed roast beef, and had no problems. I ate very slowly!! It's so had to believe I am feeling very full. I am so excited, and ready to continue the journey to a new me, so I had to share my good news with all my 60+ lapband friends.

[JoannMarie 0]

Good for you, Karen. It sounds like you are well on your way. You'll be eating the real roast beef before long! Your 14 pound loss is really great. Nice to know they won't be back, isn't it?

Keep up the good work.

[margiemm2 0]

I guess I'll jump in here. I'm margie. I'm 61 and have lap band surgery scheduled for September 16 - Dr. Posner in Buffalo. It's been quite a journey - the decision (I was told emphatically by a director of a support group that she would NEVER recommend it for me. Only for very young people with not too much to lose who had not been fat very long.) I was really surprised when my doc recommended it - but he will let me choose. Anyway, I am 99% sure it will be lapband. The more I read here and in other threads, the more certain I am that I CAN do this with lapband. Right now he has me on the South Beach so I will learn how to eat (I already know how to eat...and I like eating this way...why the heck have I not done it consistently all my life???) So now I am just waiting, waiting, waiting. STarted the process in February so it seems like a loooong time. I have enjoyed reading your posts...stupid question: what is PBing? I can guess but what does it stand for? Just wanted to say hey.

[phyllser 3]

I guess I'll jump in here. I'm margie. I'm 61 and have lap band surgery scheduled for September 16 - Dr. Posner in Buffalo. It's been quite a journey - the decision (I was told emphatically by a director of a support group that she would NEVER recommend it for me. Only for very young people with not too much to lose who had not been fat very long.) I was really surprised when my doc recommended it - but he will let me choose. Anyway, I am 99% sure it will be lapband. The more I read here and in other threads, the more certain I am that I CAN do this with lapband. Right now he has me on the South Beach so I will learn how to eat (I already know how to eat...and I like eating this way...why the heck have I not done it consistently all my life???) So now I am just waiting, waiting, waiting. STarted the process in February so it seems like a loooong time. I have enjoyed reading your posts...stupid question: what is PBing? I can guess but what does it stand for? Just wanted to say hey.

Hi,

Welcome! I assume that's Buffalo NY?? I was born and raised there and just came back from visiting family there.

There are plenty of us here in our 50's and 60's, and with high starting BMI's who are enjoying plenty of success with the LapBand so don't let anyone discourage you! That's the first time I've heard that "young and not too much to lose" line!! Poppycock!!

PBing... Productive Burping. Not the same as vomiting. You ate too much, too fast, bites too big, and it pops back out, often after doing some "sliming", which is kind of an indescribable experience!! I've only had it happen to me 3X in almost 13 months. It's a learning experience! First two times it was chicken, which often doesn't agree with me. Then last week, it was a hamburger. But I just had my 5th fill last month and I am less tolerant of bread than I was before. Should've known better than to try to eat the bun! Only at 1/2, but it was enough to make the rest of my afternoon miserable until it finally came up! Yuck!

[MaryD 0]

I guess I'll jump in here. I'm margie. I'm 61 and have lap band surgery scheduled for September 16 - Dr. Posner in Buffalo. It's been quite a journey - the decision (I was told emphatically by a director of a support group that she would NEVER recommend it for me. Only for very young people with not too much to lose who had not been fat very long.) I was really surprised when my doc recommended it - but he will let me choose. Anyway, I am 99% sure it will be lapband. The more I read here and in other threads, the more certain I am that I CAN do this with lapband. Right now he has me on the South Beach so I will learn how to eat (I already know how to eat...and I like eating this way...why the heck have I not done it consistently all my life???) So now I am just waiting, waiting, waiting. STarted the process in February so it seems like a loooong time. I have enjoyed reading your posts...stupid question: what is PBing? I can guess but what does it stand for? Just wanted to say hey.

Margie, like you, I am a little confused by somw of the acronyms, so I can't help you there. I am truly astonished that someone would tell you that you are "too old" for the banding because of the reasons you stated. I am also 61, and all 4 of my specialists highly recommended it. I was told at the bariatric center that they don't do gastric bypasses on us "60's" because of the higher risks, but the lapbad has been very successful on their patients up to age 65. You seem to have all the motivation and determination you need to be successful at this. Everyone getting this done has had to "go through the hoops" in order to be prepared for surgery. Also, insurance companies have different requirements. Keep at it - your time will come. I couldn't be more thrilled with my recent banding, and I am losing weight steadily. I can;t believe how much better I feel already. DO THIS FOR YOU!!

[KarenIn 2]

Welcome Margiemm2 I am also 61 years old, and just had the lapband surgery August 4th. If you put your mind to it, you can do it!!! I started low carb about 4 months prior to my surgery date and the weight really starting coming off. That just gave me more hope of being able to do this. Good luck to you, and keep in touch. All the 60+ people have been so supportive of each other, and that is a GREAT help.

[sunshine531 0]

Hi Margiemm2, You just believe in yourself. I just had my lapband surgery May 21, a gift to myself for my 64th birthday. I could not have given myself anything better. I have lost 36 lbs since that date, and continually losing 1-2 lbs a week. Just had my 2d fill Aug 4th and doing great. Have faith, and read the posts here, and you will have all the support anybody could ask for. I know I have. Good luck to you.

Linda

[margiemm2 0]

Many thanks to Phyllis (for the acronym explanations!) - Yes, Buffalo, NY. And to Mary, Karen and Linda. I am worried about my weight loss. I used to lose really easily (just kept gaining it back...) but the last couple of years it has become REALLY DIFFICULT. For example, I have followed South Beach religiously for 2-3 months, lost only about 13 pounds (officially only ten but I was 3 higher at one time) Then last week at the shore I stuck to the South Beach with only one or two very minor lapses (ONE sandwich for lunch ONE day and one piece of salt Water taffy...that's IT!) and gained back FIVE! All this while everyone else was stuffing down pizza and fudge etc. etc. I don't mind eating healthy foods - in fact I actually have good habits, but it's discouraging to not be rewarded by seeing the weight go down. I guess that is EXACTLY why I am going to do the lapband - so that I will be able to lose once again. I will, won't I? It's good to see others being successful. Gives me hope...

[wildercrews 0]

I am 61 soon to be 62 and was banded April 14. It is the best decision I have made. Lost 41 pounds so far, down 2.5 dress sizes and getting plenty of compliments. I feel great. Off of BP meds and soon to be off of diabetes meds (per doctor). This is a great web site for encouragement. Be blessed!

[Genea 0]

I'm 67 and will be 68 on the 22nd of this month. I had my surgery on new years eve and have lost more than 40 Lbs in the last eight months. I've had some problems but they were me doing something wrong. Eating to fast or not chewing to much, also eating during a stressful situation. Also I seen postings from people in there 70's that are doing will with the band. So let don't listen to people, do your home work and make the decision and go with it. I know I did and have never looked back or regretted it.

[Katie59 0]

do not know if this will reach you but I am at email sardisian@shaw.ca and am 60, living in chilliwack.. near you.. and 5 weeks banded.. and lots of doubts but waiting for my first fill... lost 13 lbs.... so.. ok.. please let me know if you get this.. not sure how this works mbut needlots ofhelp as cannot have afill till sept 11 because dr on holidays....

[carlene2008 0]

Katie, please try to chill. I know Sept 11 sounds like a long time to wait, but the time will pass. Use this time to concentrate on chewing really well, taking small bites, etc. You want to be ready, with the right habits, before you get to a successfull fill point.

It took 4 fills for me to reach that point, but I think I'm finally there. I just had a fill on 8/4 and I am feeling full almost all the time. I have had 2 or 3 times of PBing. Not a good thing, and I know it's because I swallow before I think, and chew enough. Very uncomfortable. I am finally showing a weight loss on my scale. A pound for each week, and it feels so good :mad2:

My doc told me several times to "go for it" if I wanted but to realize that the barriatric groups want young healthy specimens to show off their skills, so not to be disappointed if they turned me down. I didn't go for it until a couple of women at my church scheduled surgeries, then I decided to follow one to SW Med School. They were fantastic and really care about the patient, and are committed to help them have a successfull outcome.

I am 65 and have several med problems. But those are going to be resolved, now that the weight is going away.

Well, I'm finally getting sleepy and have to get up fairly early, so I'm gonna run, be abundantly blessed,