Hi - anyone else starting this journey OVER 50??

[Petunia825 0]

Hello and welcome, I will be 56 next week and was banded three weeks ago 7/24. My only regret is not doing it sooner. The surgery went well and had no pain or complications. I honestly feel good and I'm very excited about my new journey. Hope you are able to start yours soon. Best of luck.:biggrin:

[bluetopaz 0]

Hi Deb and everyone else

I'm 57 and will be banded this coming Wednesday (8/26/09) Yea, for me. My first visit to the doctor was Dec. 08 and started my 6 mo insurance diet in Jan. I went to a dietian and my family doctor who put me on a 1200 calorie low fat program. I never did eat 1200 calories. It helped to write down what I ate, the calories, fat and Protein intake. Plus, I bought an exercise bike. My doctor wanted me to ride 20 minutes a day three times a week. But I was pumped and rode twice a day five days a week. Each time trying to increase my speed and mileage which I did. Through that diet I dropped 33 lbs. So that's 33 less that I have to worry about losing. Wednesday can't come fast enough.

By the way, Deb we only live about 50 miles from each other. My husband worked at Mack Trucks in Macungie until his retirement. One of my best friends lives in the Allentown area and her brother owns a pizza shop in or very near Bethlehem. If you want to keep in touch email me or message me on here.

Edited August 20, 2009 by bluetopaz

[wootsie73 0]

Hi Deb,

I'm 53 and I'm still waiting to be banded. I started this process in 2006, so I will be glad to finally get it done. Welcome to the site! There is a wealth of information on here, so take advantage of it and read as much as you can. Good luck and keep us informed on how things are going.

Joan