Anyone on here over 60 years old besides me?This is a discussion on Anyone on here over 60 years old besides me? within the Lap Band Talk Lounge forums, part of the Lap Band Talk Community Center category; LOL. Most of ya'll that I have seen your age are youngsters! I am feeling a little old "up in ... | Lap-Band Talk Lounge Forum for general conversation, share interests, have a laugh or discuss anything not specifically related to banding or the Lap-Band®. | 
12-29-2005, 02:57 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 65
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State: AR | Anyone on here over 60 years old besides me? | |
LOL. Most of ya'll that I have seen your age are youngsters! I am feeling a little old "up in here".
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12-29-2005, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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City: Wooster State: Arkansas |
Hang in there! I know I have some some folks in here over 60 or at least close to 60. | |
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12-29-2005, 03:17 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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State: Oregon |
I'm almost 57 and I think I know how you feel. I wish this would have been available when I was in the thirties. Maybe I wouldn't have gotten so heavy.
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12-29-2005, 04:10 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 65
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I'm feeling a little better now that I know there are possibly some on here who are closer to my age! LOL.
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12-29-2005, 06:16 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Hey Nanahanna,
Don't worry, there are def a few bandsters over 60 or close to it. I am currently helping my dad through the whole process, and he is now 70 !!!
Good luck with your decision to become a whole new you !
Leah
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12-29-2005, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 65
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State: AR | Helping your dad...hope he gets approved! | |
Thanks Leah! What kind of insurance does your dad have? Is he trying to get Medicare to pay? I will have that in May and if my BCBS refuses I will try Medicare. Thanks for the encouragement!
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12-29-2005, 06:41 PM
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Actually, my dad has BOTH medicare and BC/BS, so I am not sure who is paying for what. He def meets all the criteria for the surgery, so I would be amazed if his insurance turned him down. He is about 50 % done with the whole process and plans on March for the surgery. I never told a soul I was doing this except my husband and best friend. Well, when I heard through the grapevine that my Dad was thinking of doing this, I just HAD to step forward and confess. I mean, what better support than to have a daughter who has already gone through all the ups and downs !!!!
Good Luck and keep us posted on how things are going for you. You will find a wealth of info and so many wonderful people on this site.
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12-29-2005, 06:45 PM
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Thanks! I hope things go well for your dad!
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12-29-2005, 06:48 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 66
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City: Boca Raton State: Florida |
Me! I'm 62 and glad to see you ! Come on in the water's fine.....
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12-29-2005, 06:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 63
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City: West Hempstead State: New York |
Hi Sharon,
I'm not banded yet( doing the 6 month wls approval) for my insurance company. I'll be sixty in July and I know how you feel!!! I sure wish I knew about this process ten yrs ago.:hurt But..... what do they say? better late than never. When will you have your surgery? I expect to finish this whole process sometime the end of April/May.
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12-29-2005, 07:04 PM
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#11 | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 65
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Hi Roberta! I am 61. I hope to have it sometime this summer if I can get insurance approval...if not...then I will have to save up the money! Yipes! That might take a year or so! Good luck with getting your approval!
Sharon | |
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12-29-2005, 10:54 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 65
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State: AR | Hey Judy! I didn't see your post! | |
I will be 62 next September! It aint bad is it? I mean, my body may say I'm old but my brain says I am still young!
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12-29-2005, 10:57 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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State: Virginia |
I'm 55, soon to be 56 and my mom, MsMolly, was banded in April, she turned 74 Sept 5.
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12-29-2005, 11:26 PM
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#14 | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 65
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That is wonderful! I hope she is doing well! Man, that makes me REALLY want to get it done! Did her Medicare pay for it?
Sharon | |
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12-30-2005, 12:02 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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Hi Sharon! I'm only 30 but I wanted to welcome you aboard!
You seem like a pretty cool lady, and mega props to you for getting a band and getting healthier!
You go girl!
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