Question:
need to know if any body know if my age 57 is going to be any risk in my lap band su
rgery, please let me know thanks — luisny69 (posted on September 27, 2008)
September 27, 2008
I am 60 and my reason for the lap band is that I believe and my doctor
believes that the lap band is perfect for me. It is a lot simpler than the
RNY. It is easier to recover from. I was warned than losing weight will be
slower but that is okay by me. There is a Over 50 Forum than you might be
interested in. There are lap band people on that forum that can explain it
better than I can. Just go to Forums and scroll down to More forums and
click on the Over 50 Forum.
— Nancy1Marie
September 27, 2008
I totally agree with Nancy. I am 62 and had my lap band surgery last
November 19 and have lost 50 pounds in 10 months. The surgery was easy and
complete recovery was within a few days. In my case, I have had 4
"fills" so far and really have to struggle to feel any
restriction at all. I'm hoping that this last fill, which I had last Friday
will finally give me the restriction I need to not feel hungry.
Weight loss in slower than gastric bypass, but it is safer for people who
are older. Also, exercise is even MORE important for the older patient,
because metabolism slows down to a crawl, and the only way to lose weight
is to try to burn off more calories than you consume.
Remember-- you didn't gain the weight in days or weeks! Also, the slow
loss allows you to build some muscle to replace the fat.... maybe less
sagging skins?
Good luck.. the surgery is a great tool. I'm very glad I did it, and I'm
happy with my weight loss so far.
Flora
— MusigalF
September 27, 2008
I was 57 when I had the "sleeve". I don't know how surgery could
be worse that carrying around all that extra weight.
I didn't have any problems and I have now lost 108 pounds.
— cbo
September 27, 2008
I had mine at 61. I have had a difficult recovery but nothing life
threatening, just lots of mnausea and vomiting. Could have happened had I
been 30. Good luck to you!
— Gena L.
September 27, 2008
I was 62 when I had my lap band surgery. I like things to happen over
night so am a bit frustrated that the weight is not coming off like the
Rny. I use to be a slave to the bathroom scales but I don't even look
anymore. I weigh myself when I go in for my fill. This will be fill
number 3. I also hope that this one is the one that really restricts me to
the point that I will not want to eat large amounts of food. Good luck and
move forward with this procedure. Susan
— susangielda06
September 27, 2008
Hola Luis he visto gente de tu edad operados, y entiendo que no es riesgoso
si no tienes otras condiciones graves de salud, por el contrario se han
regalado vida. Dios te bendiga.
— Vanessa957
September 27, 2008
I was 58 when I had my band 4 years ago. It is not your age it is your
heaolth condition which your surgeon and other medical professionals will
carefully access. It is a low risk surgery and very quick, so if your
heart/lungs are fine. you'll do OK.
the onliy thing I must remind people at our age is that our metabolism is
slower, therefore weight loss tends to be slow. You MUST keep u0p a
VIGOROUS exercise program up and follow band ruls to keep the weight off I
walk marathons and have a trinaer, etc. We'll have to work harder than our
younger counterparts.
Try the Lapband group [email protected]. It is for people
who are banded and have issues with eating and weight loss. You'll do fine.
I love my band.
— Barb McGraw
September 27, 2008
I am 60 and had lap band on April 16-08 and I had a very "easy"
surgery compared to two knee replacements, metal rods and screws in my
back. I never took the pain medication, because I just had discomfort. I
had the surgery on Wednesday and was driving on Friday and been on the go
ever since. Everyone is right, because we are older our metabolism is
slower and we do have to work harder. I do keep up the exercise program
and the diet. I am down almost 60 pounds and I feel so much better. Just
trust in your doctors to make the right health decision and you will be
fine. Diane
— dyates2948
September 28, 2008
I am 74 no problems
— stanwalker
September 28, 2008
Hi, I'm 59 and looking forward to RNY with eagerness and hope. Not lapband
but just to give encouragement.
— msmugs
September 28, 2008
I had lapband surgery on Aug 12th and had no problems what so ever!1 I am
57.
— VeraWalker
September 28, 2008
I'm 59 and passed with flying colors for either lap band or grastic bypass
my chose. So I feel if you are healthy besides being heavy you will be
fine. GOD BLESS
— LBowker
September 28, 2008
Age is just a number... it doesn't mean anything. What matters is your
physical condition and health.
— mrsidknee
September 28, 2008
HELLO I AM LUIS SANCHEZ, I REALLY APRPRECIATE TO ALL OF YOU THAT TAKING
THE TIME TO ANSWER MY QUESTION ABOUT MY AGE. NOW I LOOKING FORWARD TO GO
AHEAD WHIT MY SURGERY.AGAIN THANK YOU VERY MUCH.SINCERELY YOUR FRIEND LUIS
SANCHEZ
— luisny69
Click Here to Return