Almost 58, is it too late for me?

[sandi2004 2]

NO NO NO U R not too old. I had my surgery 2 days ago at age 59. Go for it, you'll be happier on the other side.

You guys are amazing- there are more and more of us over 50 every day- When I was banded in 2004 I was the exception on 2 counts- my age was high (56) and my bmi was high- (68+) and here I am now, living life and loving it- today in a pair of size 10 jeans, pink sweater, tucked in with a belt studded with pink crystals..who'd have thought that about a 424 pound lady 6 years ago- and now I'm 61 and catching up for all those years of sedentary living- there's no holding me down...

Themoral of the story here is _ GO FOR IT!

[Jeri1053 0]

Great advice! Thanks for sharing - we can all use it!

[festivus 1]

Hi Froggie:

I had the same question as you. I'm 51 and having the surgery in 2 weeks. I made sure I looked at everyone's age on the postings, when they had their surgery and how much they lost. I think if we are serious about eating right, we will loose the weight, (maybe not as quickly as the "kids" do, but it will come off). And even if you only lose 50% of your excess weight, that has to help your overall health.

My philosophy is, if you do nothing, nothing will happen.

Good luck to you with your decision.

[bets724 0]

I would like to hear from people who have done this surgery in their late 50s. I am almost through the approval process and would like to know that not everyone is 30 and a lot healthier than I am. I have diabetes, hypertension, apnea, reflux, high cholesterol, joint pain, general lack of motivation and energy.

I would like to know I am not alone out here. :smile2:

Please post!

Froggie D

I am 59 going to be 60 in July--I hope to be banded in May I am pre diabetic--hypertensive and sore joints also

but I going for it--I also have a friend the same age whai was banded Feb 1 and she is doing great and has lost 19 lbs.She was the one that encouraged me to GO FOR IT!!!

GOOG LUCK!!

[Froggie D 1]

Catmom50,

Congrats on having your surgery. I hope you are doing well. I am anxious to get mine done!

[Froggie D 1]

Jeri1053,

It is so cool that you are having your surgery March 12. I just got my date today - April 7. I am happy and excited and nervous all at the same time. :smile2: What do you have to do before your surgery? I have another appointment, preop lab and a preop class.

Froggie D

Debra

[Froggie D 1]

Wow, I am so glad I posted this thread. I have heard from so many really cool people making wonderful progress and starting new lives.

Well, I am soon to be among you. I got my date today - April 7! I can't wait. I know I can do this because so many of you have done it. I know it will take hard work but the pay off will be fabulous. I want to be off my Metformin, stop using my C-pap, be able to walk and play again.

Debra:thumbup: