Question:
Anyone 60 or over have lap-band? If so how did it work f or you?

I had lap-band almost 6 years ago don't regret it. Now my mom is looking into it. I am really scared for her because she is very unhealthy. She is 65,diabetic,has COPD, her legs are very sore. It is very hard for her to walk. She feels this is her last hope. I am concern of her age and health. Can anyone give me insight on having the band at 65 and on a lot of meds?    — DonaJ (posted on May 10, 2011)

May 10, 2011
hi i am 61 and had the band installed 3 years ago. i lost 80 lbs the first year and have lost an additional 20 thru the last 2 years. it took 4 fills to find my sweet stop but i have not needed a fill for 2 years now and am still keeping the lbs off to date.
   — rrwirz

May 10, 2011
I had the lapband installed when I was 64. I'm now 67 and have lost 100 lbs. I walk on the treadmill 3 times a week (3.50 Miles) and lift weights twice a week. Have given up most of my medication except for the cholesterol, which the doc says I'll be taking for the rest of my life. I am enjoying myself. Come try it out. People don't believe I'm 67. Marti in San Jose
   — Marti P.

May 10, 2011
The best thing I suggest is to go to an information seminar and actually speak to a surgeon. He/she could assess what is best for your mom.
   — Kathleen W.

May 10, 2011
I was 62 when I had gastric bypass. I've lost 130 lbs (starting at 267) and feel better and am healthier than I've been for more than 20 years. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
   — mkblan

May 11, 2011
I had the verticle sleeve gastrectomy when I was 61 years old. Best decision I have ever made for my health. This is the first that my blood pressure has been normal in over 20 years and no more high chlorestrol. I lost the weight effortlessly and all of my blood studies and vitamin levels are normal at last. I would not do the lap band. You owe it to yourselves to check out the VSG. No fills and no complications. It is a laproscopic procedure and no malasorption problems. If you want a healthier Mom, encourage her to do this. Good luck to you.
   — EsmeAnna

May 11, 2011
I'm 64 and had the RNY 3 years ago. I was morbidily obese with diabeties and high blood pressure. I also had trouble walking and problems with my knees. To date I have lost 115 pounds and am still losing about a pound a month. I was off insulin in 9 months and off blood pressure meds at 6 month. I am healthier than I have ever been. It saved my life and now I have a quality life. Please don't discourge your mom -it could save her life.
   — SLittle1

May 11, 2011
I was 62 when I had a sleeve and have been very happy. It helped my diabetes, high blood pressure, and back/legs.
   — pcannedy