Over 60 and having the sleeve

[djbryan51 8]

I'm 61 and I'm taking my first step in my VSG journey. The paperwork goes into the mail in the morning. Since I will be self-pay, I am hoping to have my surgery before I turn 62 in March but if not, oh well. Good things come to those who are patient.

Deb

Anyone from the SW WA area?

[carstanger 346]

I live in Michigan and was sleeved Nov 12th. I turn 66 in 2 weeks and paid for my surgery because it wasn't covered by Medicare. They would have coved the other surgeries. Still on soft Proteins for 3 more weeks. Also had non functioning gall bladder removed and a hiatal hernia repaired. Down 26 pounds and will up my exercising now!! Excited for you!

[Debbie koontz 1]

I am Debbie, having the sleeve on Jan 15' 2013, on my 3 week pre op diet now I am 61 years old I will be self pay, but feel like quality of life will be worth it have lost about 20 pounds since my first visit to Dr will enjoy talking to other over 60 thanks

[carstanger 346]

I am Debbie' date=' having the sleeve on Jan 15' 2013, on my 3 week pre op diet now I am 61 years old I will be self pay, but feel like quality of life will be worth it have lost about 20 pounds since my first visit to Dr will enjoy talking to other over 60 thanks[/quote']

I turn 66 on Sat⛄and was revved onNov 12th. 2 weeks full liquids before surgery, 3 weeks afterwards. Now on soft Proteins until 2 months out. I also had a hiatal hernia repaired, nonfunctional gall bladder removed. Now working out at the gym. Can't use the Celebrex yet but off many of my meds. You can do this and it will be worth it.

[ChrisJ 44]

I had sleeve surgery on Dec.11. 2012 a little over a month ago. I am 67 years old and have had 2 nausea moments, a lot of burping after eating, and serious sense of fullness after a few bites of (now) pureed meats. That's it... No complications that I so feared. Including my pre op, I have lost 31lbs. I don't know if I am a slow loser or not at my age. I am losing and I feel good.

If you are "older", please don't be afraid. There are people of all ages with complications and as many or more without. Life is risk. If you are thinking about this, you are at risk. Be prepared, read everything about this surgery then make the best decision for you. Don't reject it because of age.

[kyllfalcon 768]

And we are at risk from the obesity. Either way brings risks, but the risks of surgery were SO worth the rewards! I don't belong in this forum because I was only 59 when I was sleeved, but close enough!

[carstanger 346]

Yes you are close enough! Welcome to this group!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Yeah, I moved over hear after I turned 60 in October. I was in the 50's group since I was sleeved almost 4 years ago.

It bums me out that I've gained a little back, but I'm still thrilled to look as I do at 60. I don't have to dress like an old frumpy lady because the plus sized clothes are usually not very cute.

[loseitsoon 157]

I am 62 and I had my sleeve on Jan 9. I'm doing great so far. My MI/Blue/Cross paid for it. I'm a slow looser but that's OK as it took a long time to put all this weight on. Wish I had done it earlier.

[Debbie Neff 6]

Hi - my name is Debbie and I will be 63 in April hopping to get my sleeve in June. I am 234 today, high was 244 and am hoping to ge to 150 or so. Dr didn't think I would have any problems with the sleeve. That was the surgeon. Am on the 6 mo diet for insurance,mseeing the nut and need to schedule psyche eval. Guess I am nervous about that one. Can't wait to get approved and get a date. Then I will get nervous!

[ksj52 4]

I had my VSG surgery on Feb. 4 along with Hiatal Hernia repair. So far so good! One little annoyance is the burping after eating or drinking. I started out at 227 and when I weighed on Feb. 24th, was down to 208. I was diabetic with high blood pressure and have been able to stop my diabetic medicine and hope to be off BP meds soon. I am 60 and thought that might be a problem but had no problem getting BC/BS of Illinois to approve. Only wish I had done this several years ago. Don't let age hold you back!

[carstanger 346]

Take it one step at a time! I don't regret it.....except when I want to eat something I know I can't and then just for a few minutes. HA HA

[carstanger 346]

Seriously, I was 65 when I had it in Nov. and chose the sleeve over the bypass which insurance would have paid for. (Michigan) I've lost 50 pounds, weight less than I have for more years than I can remember!!!! I'm getting ready to train at 66 to walk or run a 5 K with the group from my surgeon's office and the nut. I'm getting a treadmill again so I can workout at home and will continue to go to Water aerobics at the Y. Hope all is well!

[ChrisJ 44]

Well, it's been almost 2 months since I last made a comment here. I was doing great until I hit solids. Everything I eat hits the upper part of my sleeve and plays "elevator full of Water with a cork on top"...floating up and down, throat to tiny tummy and back again. This starts about an hour after I finish eating (I have no feeling of fullness- I just quit eating after a small amount) and lasts for another hour or so. Just about time to eat again. I'm having a hard time getting my water in because my tummy doesn't settle down enough to drink very much. I was so looking forward to eating solids but it has been a real challenge. I chew and chew - even got an egg timer to remind me to take time between bites. Soda crackers and Protein Drinks are the only things that go down gently. Nothing hurts, just a very full feeling that travels up and down. I had breezed through the whole process until now. Man, I thought I would be the exception to all the rules. But sleeve has fun with all of us...now it's my turn. Lost 44lbs so I will cope :-)

[ckunes 23]

I was sleeved in Oct and down almost 60 lbs. I'm 65 yrs old. Are you a Red Hatter? I belong to a group in the Attica/ Warsaw area. How are you doing?