Durlinda

From what I have see we older patients seem to do so much better then the younger one do. Good luck.

I am two weeks post op, feeling great. I have had no pain, gas, or nausea since day one. I am 15 pounds down since surgery date. I am on stage 2, Full Liquids. I see my doctor on Aug 6 and hope that he will allow me to move to soft foods a bit early.

Congratulations to you both

Sally, how are you doing today?

Great idea

I had my surgery on 7/21 in Scottsdale, AZ. Was nervous about the outcome. I made myself get up and walk about an hour and a half after leaving recovery. I can honestly say that I have had no paid. Only mild discomfort around the belly. No nausea or vomiting. I am drinking my fluids and protein shakes and enjoying my SF Popsicles. Today is day 4 after my surgery and I am feeling really good. I'm also feeling very fortunate to be doing so well. BTW I am 60 yrs old and surgery weight was 231

I am sixty years old and will have my surgery next Tuesday (7/21) It has been difficult finding other at my age who are or have had the surgery. Anyone over 50 or 60 out there who have had the surgery???

Thank you to everyone who responded to my post. It was very insightful and has put me more at ease. I don't expect it to be easy but am looking forward to getting this behind me and moving forward. Thank you all.

Good luck.

I am happy to see this 50"s forum. I am 60 yrs old and my surgery is schedule for 7/21. I am not nervous about the surgery but anxious because of my age. I have had 2 C Sections and two other abdominal surgeries so I have some idea what to expect. I would like to know if any of you had the same concerns and if you had any complications.

I am 60 years old and only my family and one close friend knows I am having the surgery. I am no longer working so I am sure my former co-workers will see the difference when they see me again in a few months ( at least this is my hope anyway). My surgery is scheduled for July 21. I am a little anxious about the surgery because of my age but have had 2 C-Sections and two abdominal surgeries so I have some idea what the discomfort levels can be. I wish I could find a few "Sleevers" close to my age. I find myself wishing I had had the surgery 5 years ago when I first started thinking about it.