Anyone out there over 60?

[peaches2855 0]

55 and having surgery on 4/25/11

[Nilla 0]

I am 61 -- going to meet the Weight Loss Surgery Group in a seminar tomorrow morning at St. Vincent's in Birmingham, AL --- Drs. Miles & Schmitt.

I have battled weight for many years and want to do something for myself. I am 5'5" and 201 pounds---small bones. I should weigh between 125 -130, so losing 75-80 pounds would be my goal. The gastric sleeve would be my choice. I will be a self-pay. It is really wonderful to see that other persons over 55 have undertaken this journey. You are very encouraging. If the doctors would approve me tomorrow, I would walk into the operating room! Are there any others who have had surgery performed by Dr. Les Miles or Dr. Lee Schmitt in Birmingham?

[cathyann 0]

Wow, I'm 55 and really needed to hear all these positive comments. Thank you!

[kwikwits 20]

I guess we are never too old to get healthier! I'm 56 and my VSG surgery is scheduled for 6/1/11.

Glad to see lots of Baby Boomers on VST!

So over 50 sleevers -- how was your post-op recovery?

[Margaret 4]

I'm 9 days out and I cannot believe myself! I am watching my BP, as it's dipping low. I imagine I'll be off my bp meds soon---that was ONE goal of the surgery! I can still tell I was put to sleep---sometimes feel a little fuzzy, but I haven't needed any painkillers, I sleep normally, and I can eat more easily every day. It has been the EASIEST surgery I've ever had. I'm 60 and am thrilled with the procedure so far. I had one rough day---the day after surgery, but once the bp was regulated and the headache went away, I was good to go home.

I guess we are never too old to get healthier! I'm 56 and my VSG surgery is scheduled for 6/1/11.

Glad to see lots of Baby Boomers on VST!

So over 50 sleevers -- how was your post-op recovery?