Over 60 and having the sleeve

[carstanger 346]

You should do well!!! Looking forward to hearing from you after your surgery!!!

[Wrinkle 37]

You should do well!!! Looking forward to hearing from you after your surgery!!!

Thank you Carol 5417! ! I little nervous--but excited! I will keep this thread updated! Bless.

[cmuncaster 3]

I am 65 and had my surgery April 16, am doing very well. Only issue, and it is a big one for me, is that I am hungry mid-afternoon and it lasts until dinner even though I drink. I am told this goes away but when?

[Jim Y 11]

Hello everyone. I am 63 and decided I didn't want to be fat anymore. I weighted 337 and I could not get into patio chairs to eat outside at restaurants. I could not sit in deck chairs on cruises for fear of breaking them. I went to a neighborhood bbq and they stopped me from sitting down and brought out another chair so I would not break it.

I was sleeved last week with some issues. I was told my heart rate went up to 165 and they shocked my heart twice to bring it down. They were going to stop the surgery but decided to continue. Where am I now, tomorrow is one week out of surgery. I feel good. Not much pain at all and I have lost 20 pounds. Hoping to be never found again. I would recommend this surgery if you are tried of being overweight. I can't wait to see my next weight in.

[pippinleicester 78]

Hi Jim, I am 66 and had my sleeve on 17th Nov 2014. You have such a great time ahead of you, it is so exciting to no longer be a slave to hunger and you will love taking new steps towards being healthy by getting out in the fresh air and walking your way back to life.I really do wish you all the very best and please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing.PippinLeicester.

[hayneselease 2]

Hello Sixties,

I'll be 67 in February, had sleeved December 14, 2015

three weeks ago, don't feel well

My stomach being burning for days, can't eat or drink, even my medication burns my stomach, I guess I did something wrong, I have an appointment to see the doctor today, will keep in touch.

[notime 340]

Hello Sixties,

I'll be 67 in February, had sleeved December 14, 2015

three weeks ago, don't feel well

My stomach being burning for days, can't eat or drink, even my medication burns my stomach, I guess I did something wrong, I have an appointment to see the doctor today, will keep in touch.

You're smart going to see the doctor. Please do keep in touch.

[hayneselease 2]

Hello Sixties,

Feel much better, Dr. gave me a Zofran ODT and Proton for acid reflux, Before sleeve surgery weight on December14,2015 239 lb, weight today January 5,2016 214 lb.

[bewell 222]

@@hayneselease

I'm 65 this year. OMG-medicare, can't believe it!

Hang in there hayneseleae. Sorry you had a blip during surgery but looks like it all worked out. So happy they continued the surgery. I think you'll be happy about it.

I had serious reflux right after WLS sleeve jan 2015. It was hard to eat anything but I did keep the liquid Protein and Water in. Had a lot of vomiting. Still do vomit if I eat too fast or too much and too much is just a tablespoon or two too much. Also get the slims if I eat the wrong thing. I had to learn to stop eating before I was full.......now tell that to a life-long food addict.

It also took me a while before I could eat solid food. I was WAY behind in everything. I had to do the liquid and mushy diet much longer than any one. I kept trying something and it just didn't stay down. I Didn't eat salads till about 6 months. Just recently have been able to eat an apple peel. My thoughts to you, everyone is different. Take it easy and you'll be fine. It is scary at first. It was months before I was very relaxed with the WLS.

Now all is well I no looking back. It was all worth it.

Best to you!

[bassmel 20]

Hi my friends ,

I will be 64 in February. I'm being sleeved on Monday January 11th. It's been tough on the pre op diet . But I know the hard work it will be worth it. I will have my gall bladder removed in the same surgery. I'm praying for all to go well.

[bigbit 99]

I'm 61, was sleeved on 11/3/15, and have lost 66 lbs. so far... Nothing to complain about yet, and delighted wth my progress.

[bewell 222]

Congrats on your loss and taking the big leap to WLS. We will never look back!

[bewell 222]

@@bassmel

Congratulations on your surgery date. Yea, the pre-op is hard but in just a few days you will wonder where all that ravishing hunger went to......cuz it will be gone and you will have to make yourself remember to eat something. Keep sipping that water!

Normal to be a little hesitant, it's a major surgery but you'll do fine.

Best to you and keep us old geezers updated!

[bassmel 20]

@@bewell

Thanks for the kind words, I'm hanging in there. !!Just a few more days.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

@@carols5417 @notime @bassmel @hayneselease @pippinleicester @@bewell @bigbet

it's nice to meet fellow "old farts" like me

married 25 years

40 year old daughter - son-in-law

grammy of three wonderful grand-kids (8 & 12 yr grand-sons, 15 year old grand-daughter)

disability retirement 10 years ago

one month after surgery i turned 58 years old

DOS

12/15/11

235 lbs

57 years OLD

present

130-137 (fluctuate)

61 years YOUNG

turn 62 in 1 month

GOAL

4 year surgiversary

busy, healthy, happy

enjoying, loving life

good health and happiness to all of us

who deserves it more??

happy new year

kathy