lap band in your 60's

[karebare714 14]

My mom is in her sixties and is going for lapband. Has anyone had this done at that age? If so, did you have much success and were there any probs?

[jazie 0]

I am 63 and I only wish I had done it sooner. It could not have gone any better.I had almost NO pain. I am 6 weeks out of surgery and I have lost 32 lbs.

I feel so much better. I have gone from 3 shots a day for diabetes and one pill to 1 shot aday and 1/2 of a pill. Waiting for the day when I can throw all that away. I know it will come.

Please don't be afraid of this. Maybe you could go to the support meetings with her. You learn so much there and also from this site.

I will be going for my 2nd fill on Monday. The first one was not even as bad as an insulin shot and those are painless.

I can only speak for myself, but just ask if there is a question and if I can answer it , I will.

Jazie

[SueAZ 3]

Check the group forums for age 60's, you can ask them and get alot of replies.

[Susanna 0]

Hi,

I am 63 too, and had my band on 16th July. All is absolutely great, but I have to be honest and say that after my first fill next week I am sure it will be easier. As to the surgery, it could not have gone any more smoothly. I had no pain, and as soon as the IV fluids were discontinued I was up and about, raring to go.

If only I had been brave enough to ask for this sooner, but there is no looking back and i am very excited about my whole new life which is just around the corner. My very best wishes for your Mum. She is lucky to have you.

[GayleTX 1]

Got mine at age 62....didn't have so much as a gas pain. Came off all diabetes, blood pressure, etc meds within just a few months. I lost 160 lbs in 18 month......BMI went from 62 to 34. I feel better than I've felt in decades!! BUT you have to eat right and use your head along with your band....it doesn't work by itself! I choose to eat by the guidelines that a gastric bypass patient has to eat....it's worked for many people I know.

[nvlou 0]

I am 66 and I got mine on Nov 24, 2008. No pain at all really. I have had no problems at all. I did have a little gas pain. Actually I have not been hungry at all. I start on mushy foods tomorrow. I can hardly wait. I also have not been doing any insulin. I go back on Dec. 4, 2008, and on the 9th I see my regular Dr. So I am really anxious about going.

Louise