Does Banding Work if you're over 50?

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Yep I was banded at 53 and I will be healthier on my 54th birthday than I was during my entire forties. Wow. So glad I got WLS.

[WendynAubrey Edwards 2]

Well to be honest I am beginning to wonder....I am 54 and was banded in Aug....lost weight before the surgery (5lb) and lost 15 the next three weeks but nothing at all since.....stop loosing 1 week before my first fill. Zip nada.....I eat less then 1000 cal a day and walk on the tread mill 30 min 5 days a week and active on the weekends,,,,,no liquid cal. Just Water and stil nada.

[Bama53 214]

I was 54 when i got mine last sept and lost 70 lbs in 9 mos. have not lost anymore in past 3 mos, but i know why. Have 40 left to lose, and will get there! Hang in there! Everyone is different! Talk to your surgeon about your concerns . They are there for you! Good luck! Keep us posted !

[SpecialK 22]

I was 52 when banded and I lost well over 100 lbs ...so YES!

[Julie norton 2,850]

Yes !!!51 when I was banded. (Almost 52). That was 8 years ago and I would not trade my process for anyone or anything. Changed how I "fit" in this world

Good luck!

[Alan Brooks 5]

Yes you can!!!

I was banded at 52, down 88 lbs at 56. There has been some slow Patches but I am still losing weight. If I lost no more, I am very happy to be down by 88 lbs.

[tslomko@yahoo.com 7]

Hi,

I think the main thing, regardless of your age, is to be dedicated. You should use the band as a tool to a better way of eating and not as way to solve all you eating issues. I speak from experience.

Good luck!

Teresa

[Debbie3sons 1,936]

I am 52 & was banded 3 years ago took some time but if YOU work on YOUR part the band will also help but YOU also have to do YOUR part to be successful , I was banded at 50 & I have lost 155#s so yes Men & Women it works if you work it.